I've sent Dan Kyle too much money over the years... shocks for two ducs and a beemer. Haven't regretted it a bit because the improved ride was that much of a difference.
The way it started with me on the 900 was to upgrade the non adjustable Marzocchi's to the Showa's. That told me how rough the newer (off a '99) showa shock was. So I send money to Dan for an Ohlins shock. That told me how rough the Showa front was. So when the cases were separated I had them rebuild the Showa's too. The Ohlins cartridge, springs, and oil were three bills.... the Racetech valves were $150 just for parts. I went the Ohlins route and couldn't be happier, next best thing to some R&T's IMO. She's so smooth I barely even notice manholes on the street.
The Axis rotors are light and have a great feel. They stop real quick, real controlled. I used to run the sintered pads on the stock stainless rotors, the Axis are worlds better in comparison. If you need to replace rotors, those are the ones I'd go with, especially if you've dropped the money on light weight wheels. Of course Ca-Cycleworks sells 'em.
The 900ss is my little hot rod/tinkerer. She taught me and my wallet a valuable lesson though for the rest of the bikes that will be in the stable. The very first mod is suspension. The second mod is now exhaust, because I love the sound and most brakes out of the box are pretty damn good (rubber lines enjoyed a good death). The third mod will be lightweight wheels if I want performance upgrades. The rest is just replacement parts or bling.
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