I know there have been many threads about this in the past, but I figured maybe we can collect some up to date information.
My engine is finally sorted, so now on to the suspension. Canadian back roads can be a bit harsh, and I do like to press on occasionally, so I'm looking for something a bit better than the 24 year old Sachs unit currently in my bike. The spring rate feels too high to me (I'm about 190lbs with my gear), and while I haven't messed with the C/R settings much, I think the shock should at minimum get a rebuild before I spend much time with that. The back end is harsh in compression and somewhat "wallowy" at the same time.
So between springs and a rebuilt, I might as well consider replacing the whole thing.
What is available and recommended for a carbie these days? Is Öhlins the only popular option? Or should I get a Showa from a different SS and have that rebuilt/sprung?
I'm not going for lap times and I don't necessarily need an expensive cutting edge racing shock, but I wouldn't mind something a touch longer or length adjustable.
As for the forks, I have constant rate springs already of unknown spring rate. I will be pulling them out and having them measured, as well as probably drop in some Race Tech goodies. I'd do the GSXR conversion, but I believe this is not easily possibly since my CR has non-adjustable forks.
My engine is finally sorted, so now on to the suspension. Canadian back roads can be a bit harsh, and I do like to press on occasionally, so I'm looking for something a bit better than the 24 year old Sachs unit currently in my bike. The spring rate feels too high to me (I'm about 190lbs with my gear), and while I haven't messed with the C/R settings much, I think the shock should at minimum get a rebuild before I spend much time with that. The back end is harsh in compression and somewhat "wallowy" at the same time.
So between springs and a rebuilt, I might as well consider replacing the whole thing.
What is available and recommended for a carbie these days? Is Öhlins the only popular option? Or should I get a Showa from a different SS and have that rebuilt/sprung?
I'm not going for lap times and I don't necessarily need an expensive cutting edge racing shock, but I wouldn't mind something a touch longer or length adjustable.
As for the forks, I have constant rate springs already of unknown spring rate. I will be pulling them out and having them measured, as well as probably drop in some Race Tech goodies. I'd do the GSXR conversion, but I believe this is not easily possibly since my CR has non-adjustable forks.