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Title: favorite shock replacement Post by dustystranger on 12/06/18 at 19:13:40 Hey Dave, so glad to read your opinion on what makes a "better" shock upgrade. I read all the posts on how great the 412 was. So I tried them and yeah, not so great. Something designed for a 550 lb bike is gonna have too much damping for the savage. Any better than stock? Well they are taller. I had a pair of PS 14s laying around from the 650 days. With 90/140 springs they were ok, but a little weak on the damping. The stock shocks have proper springs and damping but just not enough travel. Mind you, I do what you call "normal" riding. I tried a set of gz250 shocks. I like em a lot. For under $50 delivered they are the best deal I have found. It will be interesting to see the feedback we get from people using the gz250 shocks. |
Title: Re: favorite shock replacement Post by Gary_in_NJ on 12/07/18 at 06:56:35 The GZ250 shocks are the same low-spec shocks found on the LS650 - just a different length and spring rate. They provide poor compression and rebound damping. As a general rule, if you are looking to improve the suspension, avoid twin-tube design shocks. If you are looking for a plush ride and consistent performance, a gas filled or reservoir shock would be a significant upgrade from a twin-tube design. |
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