Pros and cons of aftermarket suspension for non-track use

[F5 Dave]

I've just given up. Well for the time being at least.

[TheDemonLord]

Why would you own a bus and only commute or take a pillion?
If you ride for fun it will make it better to upgrade. Esp if the suspension is say 20k plus (worn jap). Or you have a big powerful bike. Or you are smaller or larger than what they had in mind.

It's been my Dream bike since I was in my early Teens - now I ride my Dream Bike - it does everything I ask of it and has plenty more to offer.

Currently its at 52,000 Km, and I am definitely weight wise larger than what they had in mind (by almost a factor of 2...)


Guess I will have to start saving for a set - but if what you say is true about tyre wear then it should be a sensible investment.

Another question - I keep hearing about KSS and Mr Taylor (and nothing but good things mind) - so if I was to get the suspension setup for me for my day-to-day ride, would he also be able to advise how and what to adjust on the suspension when going 2 up (assuming I gave him the weight of said pillion)?

[nzspokes]

Another question - I keep hearing about KSS and Mr Taylor (and nothing but good things mind) - so if I was to get the suspension setup for me for my day-to-day ride, would he also be able to advise how and what to adjust on the suspension when going 2 up (assuming I gave him the weight of said pillion)?

Yes. That will come down to added preload and comp. Both will be external adjusters.But it will always be a compromise.

[Drew]

Nearly all big name suspension is better than stock. Shop around, but buy local from a licensed agent. That way you get it speced for you, and good after sales service.

On a Busa, I'd be having my standard gear rebuilt with decent internals. The shock body will accept any number of decent piston/valve combinations at a fraction the cost of full replacement. And with forks it's accepted as the only way to go unless you wanna spend $10k.

Bryce does Ktech in my neck of the woods, and the bulk of his work consists of upgrading OEM stuff.

[SVboy]

Nearly all big name suspension is better than stock. Shop around, but buy local from a licensed agent. That way you get it speced for you, and good after sales service.

On a Busa, I'd be having my standard gear rebuilt with decent internals. The shock body will accept any number of decent piston/valve combinations at a fraction the cost of full replacement. And with forks it's accepted as the only way to go unless you wanna spend $10k.

Bryce does Ktech in my neck of the woods, and the bulk of his work consists of upgrading OEM stuff.

This is good advice. Suzuki GSXR shocks seem a sound design and respond well to revalving and springing for weight, same with the front, and at a decidedly affordable price. I have had RT do this to two bikes so far-best $$ spent. Ring Robert and discuss your options.