I have to say the first 1000 miles on the bike was somewhat violent on poorly maintained road surfaces. So much so, that it will be the first bike to get a suspension upgrade so early. My main complaint was the rear shock would bump in the as* on large/square impacts. While the front end was a bit more complaint after we took some compression out, it still was snatching the bars/ripping my shoulders out.
The forks have already been shipped off to FastBike Industries last week, and I frankly can't wait to get them back. The front end will be getting Nitron adjustable cartridges and the rear shock will be a Nitron level 2 unit. I've also recanted a bit on too much bling, the rear spring will be Floro yellow powdercoat.
While I certainly won't regret this upgrade, it's likley to be bit on the spendy side. Additionally, I should have realized how the too tight from the factory rear chain was playing into this. But nonetheless, the show goes on...for now, she sits all alone..
The forks have already been shipped off to FastBike Industries last week, and I frankly can't wait to get them back. The front end will be getting Nitron adjustable cartridges and the rear shock will be a Nitron level 2 unit. I've also recanted a bit on too much bling, the rear spring will be Floro yellow powdercoat.
While I certainly won't regret this upgrade, it's likley to be bit on the spendy side. Additionally, I should have realized how the too tight from the factory rear chain was playing into this. But nonetheless, the show goes on...for now, she sits all alone..
