I have a 2002 VTEC VFR model and for quite a while now, i am not very satisfied with its stock suspensions. Although i have adjusted the rear suspension to make it more hard, i still have the feeling the moto feels "like a boat" if you know what i mean. The suspensions (both front and back) leave the impression that may be very soft. The feeling gets even more real when i load the motorcycle with luggages and passanger. A mechanic adviced me to install progressive springs on both front and rear suspension.
My questions:
1-would progressive springs make a difference; will the suspensions get more stiff and ferm?
2-if yes, what brand to choose?
3-are there available progressive springs for rear shock as well, because i haven't seen any ?
4-my model does not have an adjustment knob for rear shock absorber (soft-hard). Is it possible to mount one of these on it, or should i get a totally new shock absorber which has this feature (very expensive)? If yes, what brand/model suggestions do you have?
My purpose is to ride the motorcycle in a sport touring fashion; touring with some confort, but also in certain situations (like accelerating, braking, entering curves), i want to feel the suspensions a bit more sport, stiffer, with less "boat" effect.
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I have a 2002 VTEC VFR model and for quite a while now, i am not very satisfied with its stock suspensions. Although i have adjusted the rear suspension to make it more hard, i still have the feeling the moto feels "like a boat" if you know what i mean. The suspensions (both front and back) leave the impression that may be very soft. The feeling gets even more real when i load the motorcycle with luggages and passanger. A mechanic adviced me to install progressive springs on both front and rear suspension.
My questions:
1-would progressive springs make a difference; will the suspensions get more stiff and ferm?
2-if yes, what brand to choose?
3-are there available progressive springs for rear shock as well, because i haven't seen any ?
4-my model does not have an adjustment knob for rear shock absorber (soft-hard). Is it possible to mount one of these on it, or should i get a totally new shock absorber which has this feature (very expensive)? If yes, what brand/model suggestions do you have?
My purpose is to ride the motorcycle in a sport touring fashion; touring with some confort, but also in certain situations (like accelerating, braking, entering curves), i want to feel the suspensions a bit more sport, stiffer, with less "boat" effect.
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