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king1
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Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 144
Bike: 2014 vstrom 650
Location: Warrington
rear shock upgrade 650vstrom
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January 07, 2018, 22:14:53 »
Has anyone upgraded their rear shock?
Now find myself 2 up with all camping gear, just wondering if upgrading rear shock will help
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greywolf
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 5262
Location: Evanston IL USA
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January 07, 2018, 22:52:26 »
Definitely. The stock shock is more appropriate for a solo rider and runs a gas/oil emulsion. Having a stronger spring and the appropriate damping for that spring plus keeping the gas and oil separate can make a huge difference.
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Domenico
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Joined: Oct 2016
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Bike: V-Strom 1000 2019
Location: Modena, Italy
Re: rear shock upgrade 650vstrom
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January 08, 2018, 11:25:19 »
I agree. Three years ago I had my rear shock modified, same spring (mostly solo riding), different fork oil, and a separate chamber for gas / oil. The result is a complete, positive, change.
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chris1200
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 484
Bike: 2008 V Strom 650.
Location: Bristol
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January 08, 2018, 16:34:48 »
I was in the same position as you except my rear panniers were grounding and the tyre was rubbing on the shelf while on a camping tour of Spain. I left the original shock on and just replaced the stock spring with a new Hyperpro. Never had a bit of trouble since.
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porter
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Joined: Sep 2014
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Bike: DL1000 L4
Location: Northern Ireland
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January 08, 2018, 17:50:00 »
I've a hyperpro spring in the rear of my 1000 as I'm always two up, works a treat. Yes a new shock would be better but more expensive, much more. Two up I needed max preload on the standard spring where as on the hyperpro 15 clicks of a maximum of 25 works fine. Even two up with topbox and panniers I've never used more than 20 clicks. If your shock is in good nick and not to many miles try the hyperpro.
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sv1000
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Joined: Nov 2012
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Bike: DL650 L5, GS550
Location: Cramlington
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January 08, 2018, 18:38:49 »
I fitted a Nitron shock which gives far superior handling compared to the standard setup.
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timangus
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Bike: DL650A L2
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January 08, 2018, 21:14:20 »
I have bought a Hyperpro rear shock which I have had made for me taking into consideration weight of rider and pillion, typical load etc. This is for my RTW trip starting in May. Discussed with Hyperpro just a spring but went for the whole shock
Changing the spring will improve matters. I also opted for their progressive front springs which are not expensive.
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