Hey everyone! Hope all is well! I'm in the process of starting my first xs650 project/build. As a helpful reference, I'm looking to build a brat that's something in the same realm as the xs in my profile picture. I've been scouring websites and forums posts for all sorts of different things, trying to gather as much information as I can, before I get into the bike very far, since it is my first go round. It looks like most of the posts I'm finding on here don't answer my questions, or are a decade old, in regards to suspension upgrades. So I thought I'd start a new thread and gather some opinions! My plan is a daily rider that's mildly sport inspired (again see profile picture for idea). No race intentions for the bike. I may lower it a little, may not, or may just lower the front an inch or so for handling's sake. Haven't decided yet. SO, all that said: Tell me about your favorites for rear shocks! There's a billion options out there and it's a little overwhelming haha. Looking for a good balance of comfort and performance (again, a daily rider that's mildly sport inspired).
(ps: I already have my front suspension setup picked out, only looking for opinions on rear shocks. Doing Race Tech cartridge emulators and race tech single rate springs in the front)
Thanks in advance for advice!
(ps: I already have my front suspension setup picked out, only looking for opinions on rear shocks. Doing Race Tech cartridge emulators and race tech single rate springs in the front)
Thanks in advance for advice!