--- In TAS-Cult@..., "david517186" <david.mason40@b...>
wrote:
>
> I own a 97 Tl1000s, anybody tried different rear suspension,
Ohlins,
> Maxton etc? What about their fork springs, worth the money?
>
> I use the bike for fast road and trackdays so it could be more
track
> based if it so needed.
>
> Any feedback would be great, as I read reviews but word of mouth is
> always better.
>
> Regards
>
From Tuckshop,
I have a '97 TL.
I put up with the standard rotary damper for a while but I was
getting a lot of weaving and bucking at high speeds, especially in
high speed corners. I looked around and their were offering from
quite a few firms, Ohlins, White power, Pro-tek etc. All were very
expensive. Some replaced the damper and the shock (up the side) and
some just replaced the damper.
In the end I decided to go for an Ohlins unit. This was due to the
build quality, the reputation and availability.
The fit was good and easy to do with adjustment simple as well. Full
fitting instruction were enclosed.
The weaving has gone and the handling is much better.
I would recommend the change to anyone.
I am a big bugger and this did minimise the effects of the original
damper but I am glad I made te change.
As for the front forks, I have found that I bottom them out a lot and
have turn up the pre-load to maximum and this helps. If you leave the
rebound and damping alone it just stiffens up the springs. I will get
the fork springs changed in the near future. You can get some
progressive springs that are alledged to help and a guy I have spoken
to who races the TL has suggested I follow in his footsteps to get a
set of uprated springs from Maxton or Hagon. You can get a bespoke
set by speaking to them and telling what you want them for and
telling how big you are. He did say his were 2 kilo springs and they
did occasionally bottom out.
Hope this helps.