| Author | Message | ||
     Buelldualsport |
Need to lower the X at least an 1" maybe a bit more. Bad left knee needs all the help it can get. EBR Ohlin Penske Wilber (sp?) Rework X shock + spring Rework XT shock + spring Rework TT shock + spring Thoughts (Message edited by Buelldualsport on July 22, 2012) (Message edited by Buelldualsport on July 22, 2012) (Message edited by Buelldualsport on July 22, 2012) | ||
| Rwven |
I've heard good things about Wilbers. I have a friend who is a Wilbers dealer. PM me and I'll send you his name/number. | ||
| Teeps |
There was a recent thread about traxxion dynamics rebuilding and shortening a uly rear damper. http://www.traxxion.com/ | ||
| Buelldualsport |
Saw that Teeps Looking for additional input as to what has worked. | ||
| Mbest |
A properly revalved stock shock with the correct spring rate and competent set up on the bike (tuning and sag) can and would be quite satisfying for a lot less than the professional aftermarket shocks. All of which are excellent performers with extensive tuning capabilities as long as they are valved correctly for your application. If not, then you've spent a lot of money and are not getting the benefits. For revalving, Traxxion (and others) have an excellent feel for the Buell forks and shocks. Street riding (I'm guessing that's your main use?) is a different setup than a full on track stetup, so be sure and be honest with your riding expectations, roads, loads and abilities (with either your revalve tech or your high end supplier) or once again you might not be so happy with spending all that money and finding that you have to slow down on some of your favorite mountain roads because although the bike will rail on a buttery smooth onramp, it is so stiff on the high speed damping that it will jar your teeth on the slightest bit of broken pavement or little pothole. Street riding needs a little more digressiveness to handle rougher roads without being harsh. Some of the high end shocks are "part numbered" and you just get one off the shelf that's supposed to fit your bike, others (Penske and some others) are custom built/valved for each owners bike's specs, so ask your vendor what the deal is for your application. I'm running a Penske 8987 and wouldn't take it off the bike for a dollar less than it would cost me to replace it. mike :-) P.S. I lowered my bike to 6" of travel (modded front too) and am very happy with it on my '08 Uly. Still have a little extra travel for the cobblestone rough mountain roads I often see with out being "sportbike" low and stiff like 4.7" or so... (Message edited by mbest on July 23, 2012) | ||
| Rfp52 |
I put an XT shock on my X. I lost some travel but the ride was still very good. It lowers the bike about 1". You can also slide the forks up in the trees about 1". It makes no significant difference in handling because it maintains the same geometry. |
