| Author | Message | ||
     Chaser |
Anyone install and try this yet? Better for heavier riders? The dealer said 8hrs for the install. Pro-Series Suspension Kit 48083-04Y $76.95 Stiffer springs for more aggressive ride. Two front springs and one rear shock spring. Fits '03-later XB models (except '04 Lightning Low XB9S and '05 XB12CG). | ||
| Freyke |
I doubt it is necessary.... Just make sure your bike is setup right... look in your owner's manual for the correct settings for your weight... I come in at 225-240... I have the preloads, compression and rebound set to the recommnded settings and it works like a champ... kk//kef | ||
| Lpowel02 |
8 hrs for the install? my dealer charges $93/hr for labor...that would be $744 for $77 worth of parts...ouch! if you don't have the tools or time, there must be someone else who can do a good job for less $$ | ||
| Chaser |
Nobody has installed this yet? | ||
| M1combat |
Not yet, but I will. The idea is to be able to attain the proper rider AND static sag. Not just rider sag. I weigh 210 and have the bike set to the settings found in the service manual. This affords NO static sag at the rear (ok MAYBE .5mm) and I think just a little bit at the front. I think these springs will allow me to set it at the (what I believe to be) proper 10mm static sag and 25mm rider sag. 35mm total sag. The bike will end up setting 10mm lower than it does now w/o me, but I think really close to the same height when I sit on it. It should sink less in a corner as well. With a heavier rider I think the front sinks more than it should, but I'm fairly new to sport bikes, so that's probably inexperience talking. I should probably be on the gas harder  ... | ||
| Starter |
8 Hr's, I'm calling BS on that quote. So does that mean when the fork oil needs replacing I'm up for nearly $700 (minus the time taken for the rear spring change). Get the rear out and take it to any bike shop and they'll change the spring in 15 minutes. Hang around a track day and you'll find a racer willing to do it on the spot for a few $ as they sometimes change rear springs aa couple of time a day. As for the fronts, jack it up, remove the fork legs one at a time and do it yourself. It's not that hard to do with some homemade tools and lots of rags for protection. I'ts not that hard just don't clamp too tight or you'll crush the outers and use the service manual for guidance. |
