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Re: Fitting a new shock tonight.

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Originally Posted by Ceri JC (Post 1217608)

Just a quick update on how I'm getting on with it. Having done a few hundred miles one up on it sans pillion (first few rides bar a quick one round the block were 2 up). It's bloody fantastic. I can really see how suspension rather than outright power can make you quick. I've been absolutely flying along (at legal speeds, ahem) on rutted country lanes and not had a hint of misbehaviour out of it. The bike also feels more stable under braking and I'm actually able to brake a bit harder on the back end without locking it up.

Is great isn't it? Like a new bike! Just make sure you don't do anything silly like me after 7-8 weeks of new suspendedness. [-o<

Re: Fitting a new shock tonight.

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Originally Posted by Luckypants (Post 1217812)

Is great isn't it? Like a new bike! Just make sure you don't do anything silly like me after 7-8 weeks of new suspendedness. [-o<

I'll try not to. I've already found myself getting a bit 'spirited' (front end going light and waggling as I was still leant over coming away from a rounabout) and have told myself to calm down. :)

Role on a month next payday so I can get the stuff to do the front end!