Janus
Well-Known Member
My bike wasn't even three years old. Had the wife on the back and we both noticed the rear was bouncing like an old Cadillac. Talk about wallowing!
Upon examining the shock, I discover fluid, freshly coating the old dust. Research indicates I couldn't rebuild the stock shock, even if I wanted to. I don't.
I found the stock setup to be mostly adequate until it got loaded with gear and a pillion. Blech.
I am considering the Ohlins STX 46. I see that a few folks have it or a modified one. Am I trying to buy more performance than the NC can use? I like that it's rebuildable. I don't want another cheap suspension- I plan on running my Honda for another 250k before I feel I've gotten enough miles out of the old girl. I won't be complaining if I buy too much comfort. Buy once cry once, hopefully.
I have seen that some of y'all have gotten a different spring. How much should I be concerned with discovering the 'optimal' spring rate for my body weight? If you did get a different spring than stock, what did you get? I'm probably 170 with all my kit on. I'd like a stiffer spring, but I'm not sure how much is enough, and how much would only be good for the occasional extravagant use.
I don't plan on throwing knobbies and ADVenturing where I take my DRZ. I do touring and commuting on my NC. Mostly solo but in the Beforetimes, the wife and I rode down the PCH to Ashland, Oregon for the Shakespeare festival every year. Is it safe to assume I would want a remote preload adjustor?
I plan on doing the work, so labor costs aren't a factor.
Have I asked enough questions yet? Thank you!
Upon examining the shock, I discover fluid, freshly coating the old dust. Research indicates I couldn't rebuild the stock shock, even if I wanted to. I don't.
I found the stock setup to be mostly adequate until it got loaded with gear and a pillion. Blech.
I am considering the Ohlins STX 46. I see that a few folks have it or a modified one. Am I trying to buy more performance than the NC can use? I like that it's rebuildable. I don't want another cheap suspension- I plan on running my Honda for another 250k before I feel I've gotten enough miles out of the old girl. I won't be complaining if I buy too much comfort. Buy once cry once, hopefully.
I have seen that some of y'all have gotten a different spring. How much should I be concerned with discovering the 'optimal' spring rate for my body weight? If you did get a different spring than stock, what did you get? I'm probably 170 with all my kit on. I'd like a stiffer spring, but I'm not sure how much is enough, and how much would only be good for the occasional extravagant use.
I don't plan on throwing knobbies and ADVenturing where I take my DRZ. I do touring and commuting on my NC. Mostly solo but in the Beforetimes, the wife and I rode down the PCH to Ashland, Oregon for the Shakespeare festival every year. Is it safe to assume I would want a remote preload adjustor?
I plan on doing the work, so labor costs aren't a factor.
Have I asked enough questions yet? Thank you!