kebrider
Active Member
Instead of Race Tech Gold Valves and the economy Ohlins shock I decided I would try the Cogent DDC (drop-in damper cartridge) and the Cogent Shock. It will take a couple of weeks for the custom shock to be built so expect some meaningful performance feedback by mid May. Cogent may not be a household name to all but they are a busy suspension shop in North Carolina that enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry for superior performance and durability.
What we need to do is have a Smoky Mountain comparison test with a Cogent equipped NC and a Race Tech/Ohlins equipped NC. Be real helpful to the next guy that wants to improve their NC suspension.
With premium suspension it should be one helluva 47 HP mountain missile. I increased the rear preload on the NC and dropped the front end 10mm and I discovered an entertaining sport bike hidden in the chassis. The only issue I have now is the high corner speeds highlights how under damped the NC is and I am concerned with keeping the tires in contact with the road. I suspect a well suspended NC will be truly entertaining and a real sleeper in the twistys.
KEB
What we need to do is have a Smoky Mountain comparison test with a Cogent equipped NC and a Race Tech/Ohlins equipped NC. Be real helpful to the next guy that wants to improve their NC suspension.
With premium suspension it should be one helluva 47 HP mountain missile. I increased the rear preload on the NC and dropped the front end 10mm and I discovered an entertaining sport bike hidden in the chassis. The only issue I have now is the high corner speeds highlights how under damped the NC is and I am concerned with keeping the tires in contact with the road. I suspect a well suspended NC will be truly entertaining and a real sleeper in the twistys.
KEB