ernst
New Member
Dear all,
Hopefully at the beginning of next month I will finally have my driving license and, shortly after, a NC750X 2016 (with Showa Dual bending valves).
Starting from march 2020 this motorbike will take me all the way to south east Asia, which is why I would like to have the suspension upgraded.
My weight is around 100kg / 220lbs with equipment on (6.6ft tall) and will carry another 20kg / 50lbs in luggage.
Since the stock shocks aren't the best and definitely not suited for my weight, I'm looking for affordable suspension upgrades. brand new shocks won't fit my budget, I'm looking for second hand options such as the Aprilia Tuono rear shock.
Because of my 270 lbs in total, I think it makes sense to also upgrade the front springs.
Also, I am considering a 1" or 2" fork extender, which would enable me to use a longer rear shock (12.6" assuming the ratio of the link arm is around 1/3), but also would give me more ground clearance and possible room for (future) 19" wheels.
Now I am left with a few questions:
- Is the Tuono the best second hand shock available? Because i also found e.g. Sachs shocks for the Ducati T2 with similar specs.
- Does anybody know the specs of the stock springs in the 2016 front fork? (lengt, diameter, springs 'strength') I'm looking for a second hand replacement.
- Would it make sense to use a fork extender in combination with a longer rear shock?
Thanks in advance, Ernst
Hopefully at the beginning of next month I will finally have my driving license and, shortly after, a NC750X 2016 (with Showa Dual bending valves).
Starting from march 2020 this motorbike will take me all the way to south east Asia, which is why I would like to have the suspension upgraded.
My weight is around 100kg / 220lbs with equipment on (6.6ft tall) and will carry another 20kg / 50lbs in luggage.
Since the stock shocks aren't the best and definitely not suited for my weight, I'm looking for affordable suspension upgrades. brand new shocks won't fit my budget, I'm looking for second hand options such as the Aprilia Tuono rear shock.
Because of my 270 lbs in total, I think it makes sense to also upgrade the front springs.
Also, I am considering a 1" or 2" fork extender, which would enable me to use a longer rear shock (12.6" assuming the ratio of the link arm is around 1/3), but also would give me more ground clearance and possible room for (future) 19" wheels.
Now I am left with a few questions:
- Is the Tuono the best second hand shock available? Because i also found e.g. Sachs shocks for the Ducati T2 with similar specs.
- Does anybody know the specs of the stock springs in the 2016 front fork? (lengt, diameter, springs 'strength') I'm looking for a second hand replacement.
- Would it make sense to use a fork extender in combination with a longer rear shock?
Thanks in advance, Ernst