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     Jrobm2 |
He guys dumb question here but I bought a 2000 m2 that didn't have the recall done on it. I just took it in to get it done. I noticed some of the pics on here today and they have a remote reservoir. My bike didn't have the remote reservoir. Will I get one with the new shock? If so whats the benefit? | ||
| Littlebuggles |
The Showa with the remote reservoir has full adjustment available - compression and rebound, in addition to the spring pre-load on your standard shock. If they aren't going to comp it spend the extra $200 or so on a Penske or Works Performance from American Sport Bike. That new shock is close to $800 from the dealer, and it will blow it's seals within about 10K miles or so, and the [stock] valving is not as good as the after market parts... I've recommended to others to have their blown shock rebuilt, but if you have to shell out for a new shock, just spend the extra $$$ and you'll be happier in the long run. | ||
| Jrobm2 |
Thanks for the info. I've been to American Sport Bike almost everyday putting together a wish list lol. I just don't have the funds to get a Works or Penske and luckily the dealer is taking care of it free of charge. WHeww! I would like to know if there is a reason my bike originally came without the reservoir and some of the other m2's on this site have it. The bikes I'm talking about don't have the Works or Penske. | ||
| Djkaplan |
"I would like to know if there is a reason my bike originally came without the reservoir and some of the other m2's on this site have it." In 2000, all M2's were originally delivered with a non-reservoir 'long' shock that was involved in a factory recall that fitted cages to the front and rear of the Showa cannister shock. This was know as the SRP shock. The 2000 M2's that have the shorter reservoir shocks had the original SRP shock replaced already. The new replacement Showa reservoir shock didn't last any longer than the original SRP shock did on my M2. All it did was put off the inevitable investment in a quality shock. The damping is bad enough in a stock Showa that I could not recommend even a new one to anyone that wanted to ride their tuber in a sporting fashion. Free is free though... take the Showa shock and start saving your nickels. | ||
| Jrobm2 |
Djkaplan, Thanks for the explanation. I want to upgrade but when time comes or should I say funds come, which is recommended Works or Penske? I see the Works is cheaper by a few $$100's but is the Penske worth it. I don't push it as much as I use to but wouldn't mind taking it out to the track once in a while. | ||
| Djkaplan |
The people that use Works Performance shocks swear by them and the people that use Penskes swear by them as well. I've never ridden a Works equipped tuber, so I can't compare the damping qualities to my Penske, but I will say this; Penske shocks aren't made in bulk. Each one is custom tailored to suit the riders weight and intended riding purpose (racing, street, touring). Some have commented that the Works offers a wider range of damping adjustments, but that's because one shock has to fit the needs of many different consumers. Also, the Penske shock is adjustable for rear ride height (sag is not the same as ride height adjustment). This may not sound very important, but if you're fine tuning your bikes set-up for riding conditions or even different rubber, the extra tuning parameter can be very helpful. I've used Works Performance shocks in the past (on offroad bikes) and have always been satisfied with them. I don't think you could go wrong with either company. | ||
| Jrobm2 |
Thanks for info! |
