| Author | Message | ||
     Buellracer01 |
Im 6'3" 250 lbs without gear. Was going to adjust the suspension on my x1 to get it firmer, anyone ride around with the preload anywhere near maximum setting. No idea what the stock shock is capable of just now it was very soft with factory settings | ||
| Buelliedan |
do you have the short shock or the long one? The short one is much stiffer and better IMO. | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
Even when they work right they are under damped and under sprung and I am only 165 lbs. Go ahead and crank it up and see what you can get the sag down too. Ultimately, going to a Penske with the right spring will make a huge difference! Expensive - yes worth it - IMO yes You will also find the same problem in the forks. At least it is much cheaper to rebuild them with new Racetech springs and a gold valve emulator. I found the change in the forks to be as good or maybe even better than the Penske rear shock - it is that noticeable! | ||
| Buelliedan |
One other option is a works shock. But once again quite expensive. Prices start at $950. I do sell them if you want more info. | ||
| Oopezoo |
I'm similar In size and weight....6'2" 235lbs. I knew 15 minutes into the first ride on my S1 that I would be replacing the shock and upgrading the forks. I've never had a stock suspension on any bike that could support my fat ass and riding style. I don't have too much experience on Buells yet, but it blew me away how much of a difference aftermarket suspenders made on my other bikes. Like was posted above.....shocks are uber expensive, but I don't think I've ever met someone that regretted spending the coin. | ||
| Screamer |
Not saying this would solve the problem, but in general terms - setting the preload on the rear shock (on tube frames) is more successful if you use eye to eye measurement on the shock - rather than sag. On tube frames the rear isolator compression might falsely add to the sag measurement. | ||
| Rick_a |
The stock spring works okay for me with the sag set on the high side. The Gold valves really transformed the bike, but the rear shock still blows every 15K miles like clockwork. When the rear shock isn't blown and pogoing around its right up there with the best of 'em. I've been 155-185lbs over most of the span of my Buell ownership and find the standard shock spring just slightly soft and the stock fork springs and damping front and rear most definitely on the flaccid side, so I can understand the dilemma. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
I was really happy with my suspension when I had my stock shock rebuilt with a proper spring, and front end (X1) forks built with Buell race springs and slightly heavier oil. Works shock is a nice upgrade. | ||
| Robertb1958 |
I weigh a lot, also. The rear shock (first long type) on my X1 was just completely shot when I got it. It is available for a 12pk of good bear + shipping if you want to get it for rebuilding. I am sure that the aftermarket options are better. The second recall short shock on my S1 seems pretty decent. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Does Wilber not still make the Tuber shock kit? | ||
| Lynrd |
does that have to be a grizzly bear, or will a black bear do? Different people mean different things when talking about good bear... |
