As many have said , the best money in any bike is spent on suspension and wheels.
After I put the 'new' frontend and rear shock on, my bike handled
alot better.
To add to Jeff's comments, although labor intensive I didn't find it difficult. I think the one thing that can make this project a bit easier to do, initially, is to keep the front wheel by modifying your current front axle. It allows you to keep the orginal wheel and speedo. I changed the front axle and wheel after a 'minor' off-track excursion damaged the rim...
For me, it wasn't about adding value to the bike but making the ride much more enjoyable.
C'mon give in to the peer pressure and just do it !
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