Before anyone yells, yes I did a search and most of the posts are people going back and forth about which is better performance upgrade. I dont want to run the subject into the ground but I didnt find any "real" awnsers to my questions.
My bike has 46K miles on it and I dont have any idea what has been done about the suspension. I just replaced my front fork seals because they were leaking and I really like how the front end feels, but Im worried about the rear.
1.) When my wife sits on the back the rear sags, alot.... shes not a big girl but shes no runway model either.
2.) With the bike on the side stand I can lean on the bike and the suspension compresses a good bit.
3.) I have never adjusted the rear suspension and Im not 100% how to do so. Dont they have adjuster rings like coil-overs on cars? Do I need a spanner wench to tighten then?
The bike rides good, but I havent ridden any other Kats to compare it to. The expansions seams on the highway hurt my butt, but doesnt that happen on all bikes? How can I yell if my suspension needs rebuilt? If Im in there I think I will upgade to a Bandit 1200 spring. After reading all the past posts I think that upgrade will suit me the best. (Yes arsenic may be right for once.) But anyway opinions are gladly welcome on that subject as well.
I dont do hardcore twisties, but I do occasionally. This bike is normally cruisin through crappy Ohio country roads, and to and from work.... on Ohio's crappy roads. Thanks.
My bike has 46K miles on it and I dont have any idea what has been done about the suspension. I just replaced my front fork seals because they were leaking and I really like how the front end feels, but Im worried about the rear.
1.) When my wife sits on the back the rear sags, alot.... shes not a big girl but shes no runway model either.
2.) With the bike on the side stand I can lean on the bike and the suspension compresses a good bit.
3.) I have never adjusted the rear suspension and Im not 100% how to do so. Dont they have adjuster rings like coil-overs on cars? Do I need a spanner wench to tighten then?
The bike rides good, but I havent ridden any other Kats to compare it to. The expansions seams on the highway hurt my butt, but doesnt that happen on all bikes? How can I yell if my suspension needs rebuilt? If Im in there I think I will upgade to a Bandit 1200 spring. After reading all the past posts I think that upgrade will suit me the best. (Yes arsenic may be right for once.) But anyway opinions are gladly welcome on that subject as well.
I dont do hardcore twisties, but I do occasionally. This bike is normally cruisin through crappy Ohio country roads, and to and from work.... on Ohio's crappy roads. Thanks.
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