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Originally Posted by Sir Trev
Another vote for checking your linkages before you shell out for new parts. I stripped my Curvy's rear links at about eight years old and was amazed at how little grease there was in them. Cleaned and properly lubed the back end was much better afterwards, with the OEM shock still in there. New front springs are usually a better first move to improve comfort and riding as Bibs says, unless your rear shock has developed a fault. If it's not leaking or showing signs of damage then checking your links and bearings first is a good start and will isolate the real issue so you can make a better informed decision on the way forward.
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agreed...
the problems not always what/where you think it is... especially when suspension is concerned.
it takes a good rider to tell exactly what problems they are having with suspension and this is usually gained through knowledge of having good suspension then moving to something with bad suspension. by and large there is nothing wrong with the original shock on the SV unless its past its best.
i would say start with the basics to determine if you NEED to change suspension components. its simple. set the bikes sag up first and ignore any rider sag settings. jump on the bike and note down the rider sag settings. if you fall outwith the recommended rider sag settings then you need to start to change components like springs.
never ever adjust rider sag sizes to compensate.
ALWAYS set bike sag and leave it there. the only time you would change this is when occasionally carrying a pillion or loaded up for a trip.
if rider sag settings are wrong then YOU NEED NEW SPRINGS... its that simple. this is also true of fancy expensive suspension as well.