ssdawood Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I am noob to motorcyclING and suspension. After reading all these threads I know the stock suspension is useless. I weigh 220 pounds and have felt the nose dive on numerous occassions. I know suspension can cost me upwards of 2000 to 3500 dollars. I don't want to spend that much. Can one of you guys suggest front and rear that fair price and will get me 80 to 85 percent of good suspension. I know I won't get 100 percent since I am not spending big bucks Riding style commuter some highway some country roads Weight 215 or 220 plus gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdawood Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 O yes another thing. To keep prices down I don't want fully adjustable suspension. Once it's tailored for me I should be happy. Any ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twotone Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Yeah, Easiest non adjustable is Cogent dynamics DDC DROP in valve kit and springs up front, ~$265 Norwest suspension can revalve your rear shock with new spring ~ $300. Google the names and send them an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdawood Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Another question Would ohlins ya419 for the rear and nix 22 cartridge in front count as very good suspension I see just the cost would be 1500 dollars. Is installation easy or this kinda suspension needs to be tuned after installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Just so happens I have a couple of NIX-22, if you want to be the first one... I have best price on Internet (probably). You're considerably outside the parameters of the OE suspension. I would suggest the shock and fork springs as a starting point and then see where you want to go. Since you're a new rider I would focus on lots of riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssdawood Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Been riding 100 miles commute when the sun is shining. I am very happy so far. Like I said if I can better the experience then why not. If suspension upgrades won't help then I won't do it. But I am ignorant. I won't know a good one from one that's bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twotone Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I tend to think that new riders need all the help they can get, and a suspension that gets out of control will scare you unnecessarily, a good controlled suspension will give you confidence, to be honest these bikes wallow in bumpy corners even under a 160lb rider. If you can afford the $1500 upgrade you mentioned Go for it, start with proper functioning suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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