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Bibio · 25-09-13, 06:29 PM

bout the same again. its around £100 for a service.

is it money well spent... depends on how good a rider you are. you only start to tell that you have a quality shock on the back when the going gets rough and start to push the bikes capability.

do i need a full 3 way shock... again depends on how good a rider you are plus if you can actually use the functions properly. there is no point having twiddly bits if you don't know how to twiddle them.

the Sport is fine for most people. biggest mistake when ordering the shock is lying about what your capability's are. tell them exactly how heavy you are, if you carry luggage or a pillion most of the time and what type of roads and how you ride or you will end up with a shock that not right. they are built for you and your bike.

if you plan on keeping the bike for a long time then get something that is going to last. if your not planning on keeping the bike then don't bother.

if it's going to leave you skint and struggle to service the bike and keep it running then again don't bother and spend the money on keeping the bike in roadworthy condition.

25-09-13, 06:29 PM	#24
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Which suspension improvements? Pointy. bout the same again. its around £100 for a service. is it money well spent... depends on how good a rider you are. you only start to tell that you have a quality shock on the back when the going gets rough and start to push the bikes capability. do i need a full 3 way shock... again depends on how good a rider you are plus if you can actually use the functions properly. there is no point having twiddly bits if you don't know how to twiddle them. the Sport is fine for most people. biggest mistake when ordering the shock is lying about what your capability's are. tell them exactly how heavy you are, if you carry luggage or a pillion most of the time and what type of roads and how you ride or you will end up with a shock that not right. they are built for you and your bike. if you plan on keeping the bike for a long time then get something that is going to last. if your not planning on keeping the bike then don't bother. if it's going to leave you skint and struggle to service the bike and keep it running then again don't bother and spend the money on keeping the bike in roadworthy condition.