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Old 02-07-2007, 04:32 PM
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Default Suspension upgrade...Traxxion?

Hey guys, I desparately need to work my forks and shock over. I'm a fairly new rider (3 years, 15k on the duc), but I can tell that this suspension is not set up for my weight and riding style. I've read about RaceTech and Traxxion and others, and an trying to narrow down my choices. I do mostly sport touring, very little commuting, and maybe 2-3 trackdays a year. I like a suspension that puts the bike under me and feels planted, but supple enough not to rattle my teeth on some of these "tarred and graveled" roads we have around here. I feel the front dive way too much in fast turns, therefore it's rebounding in switchbacks and not ready to tackle the next turn. At the track last year this was really evident, as it felt like it was bouncing through the esses and really threw off my rhythm. My local shop does suspensions almost exclusively, and I trust his opinions a great deal. He wants to put Traxxion valves and springs in the front forks, and will either work over the rear shock or put a penske on. I don't have the cash for a penske, so that is pretty much out. He does not like racetech nearly as much as Traxxion, and has recommended I not go that route. He will install the Traxxion fork valves/springs/kit for $750 on the bike, and work the rear shock over for $285 with the valve and proper spring. I've never had suspension work done before, so I don't know if this is reasonable, or if the products are what I need. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

Brennan
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