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Suspension Modifications
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:59 am
by crfsonly
Please use this thread to discuss the suspension modifications you'd like to see.
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:01 am
For 180LBS. I'd consider keeping it stock. Doug
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:08 am
by devistation
I'm 190 lbs , my suspesion is still stock and work's great. since it's going to be a off road/trail bike, stock suspension is very plush for that type of riding..
I 2nd that doug...
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:29 am
by Old Dude
Anderson wheel blocks. Black
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:30 am
by Old Dude
That is to say the rear wheel axle adjuster blocks.
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:29 am
by Ernie Pezz
Stock suspension sounds great...Of course maybe some tweaking of the Rebound and compression settings. Ernie
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:58 am
by RottenRob
I love the stock suspension but could it be better, yes. I think sending it out to get the best possible suspension is a good idea. It is something I would do if I had Dougs money. What are the best shops to do this Race Tech, ESP?
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:45 am
by Smash
We'll I went to Factory Connection and I couldn't believe the difference. They got me totally hooked up and lots of bling to boot. Part of my selection was based on the fact they were with the factory Honda team right now and Doug's research showed they were the only company that was using the correct sized front Spring for the X. The others are using a shorter spring and a spacer. Even in one of the dirt bike magazines they sent their X to Factory Connection and said it made a difference. That's my vote!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:59 am
by whiteman
I second factory connection. They really know off road suspenion and honda bikes. Stock is good but it can be much much better. They did mine too...
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:28 pm
by Danny
A 180# intermediate is a pretty fast guy,We should do some suspension work.who ever does the work should be close to Ken's shop as keep the turn around time short.Maybe Ken has a suspension guy he uses?Danny
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:05 pm
by RottenRob
Factory Connection has an excellent reputation I think that would be a great choice.
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:06 pm
by uniped
Ken I would send it to who ever you have established a strong relationship with set up for Intermidate 190. beginners won't notice exterts at lower weight can deal and it would work for me, haha.
Fastway linkage
Scott
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:50 pm
by OLDFATGUY
WHAT ABOUT A TITANIUM SPRING TO SAVE A POUND OR TWO? OFG
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:53 pm
by RottenRob
I like it!
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 5:06 pm
by crfsonly
i'm in agreement with those recommending suspension work. the stock suspension is good but nothing compares to a tuned suspension. i've not used factory connection before...always used rg3 with great results.
ken