smokinrider wrote:
And unless either the forks or shock are leaking don't waste your money. If something's siezed or breaks or if bushes are no longer available for the rear shock you could be looking at a big bill.
And you'll still end up with drz suspension which is ok for gentle trail riding but a bit stretched if you want to push it.
Sorry Andy, gonna have to argue with you on this.
A few years ago, I talked to Chris at Dr Shox about my DRZ forks because I had figured that after 10 years of being trail-ridden hard in Wales, Devon, Normandy, Spain, competing in enduros and even a few plays on MX tracks, they maybe needed a sort out. He said that although he wouldn't be able to get them to behave like a modern fork (cheeky bugger), I would certainly notice the improvement.
So off they went for a service, re-valve and new springs.
At the time, we were riding our Nellie's days quite regularly, the track was very familiar to me and the first ride with my fettled shocks was back there.
Bloody Hell, it was a new bike !!!.
Somehow the front end was firmer but more plush. The fast, flinty bit of the track didn't shake my teeth out and my old tractor was now landing jumps superbly too. The 180 bend could now be taken at twice the speed with the front end planted and the bike power drifting. (my "E" was pretty well sorted engine wise)
It has been said by others but, money spent on suspension setup is the best money you can spend on a bike.
I can fully recommend Dr Shox as far as results are concerned. He can work magic without wasting your money on unnecessary kit parts or upgrades like some people fit. I know a few people who've had their suspension sorted by him and non have been disappointed. I must advise though, he is really crap at communication; doesn't often, or even ever answer emails and you'll struggle to get him on the phone. But, fill out the form on his website, box up your bits and send them off (don't forget you want to make sure your parcel is tracked and adequately insured) Wait patiently for a few weeks and a new bike will arrive in a box.