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Do you get suspension work done?
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[QUOTE="Solid State, post: 1385425, member: 22186"] Hi Jeremy. You may find this interesting. Like most dirt bike consumers I imagine, I have never had my suspension done. On my previous bikes, I was never 'good' enough to think I could tell the difference. However, on my Yamaha I felt comfortable with the KYB stuff since it very plush until I got better at jumping and then it began to be too soft for me. Selecting a suspension shop was very intimidating. I always do my own work on everything I own, but for some reason I never considered DIY on the suspension. Don't know why - maybe all the specialized tools but I think mostly the specialized knowledge involved. I just didn't want to learn a new disicpline and am too old for lessons learned. Rather send it out. But to who? Who do you believe? It's expensive and risky so I never did it - until I bought the 2009 CRF450R. Headshake?? holy mackerel. First 4-stroke and can't control it. I don't want to die. Did a lot of research on suspension companies and made my decision based on this order: 1. 4-stroke website boards (one in particular) 2. Seing improvements in the pro teams results that have had issues with the same bike. 3. Calling the suspension companies and asking questions. 4. Reading magazine reviews (pretty worthless as they are always satisfied because the vendor gets to revalve it untill they like it - something I would hate due to the hassle and added cost) In the end, I read a thread on suspension companies and someone said to go with one that works with the pros alot as they are constantly refining in real time and know what they are doing. I saw major improvements with the Factory Connection team bikes in SX, downloaded their catalogs/information, called and discussed pricing/technology and went large on both ends. Very similar solution to your new offering. However, I supplied new outer tubes and shock body from Japan if you know what I mean. Agreed to be the first retail customer of some technology straight out of KW's shock. To tell you the truth, I have no idea what to expect. They are finally arriving in a couple days. I hope this has been helpful to you as I think you are interested in the process of selection. Not sure if I'm typical, but that's how it went down. Bottom line was I thought I saw direct improvement on the same bike and believed they knew enough to get mine right. [/QUOTE]
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