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Originally Posted by Heist
To be honest, no - the stock RC suspension has always been underwhelming on the street. Yes, it can "handle" my weight - but it can't "manage" my weight. Hard, stiff, even at its softest settings and w/o a good range of adjustment. Stiff does NOT equal fast.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a piece of utter shit like say the TL1000R's stock crap but still a bit disappointing compared to what you get in most of the other 1000's.
As I mentioned, I had an ex-AMA pro-am guy set it up for me just to find something optimally passable street and track setting.
It was his first time working on an RC an he said he was surprised to find the lack of suspension compliancy.
Then he proceeded to try to sell me some Elka stuff for $1,000  |
My experience exactly. The RC is so much more fun with the correct suspension under it. Although it gets stiffer, the bike turns in so easy at speed. It's not like the current 1K's, but it doesn't handle like a heavy bike anymore. At 438 wet, mine gets around Jennings pretty good for what it is.