Best suspension mods?

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If you order rear shocks at any stage it is well worth going to a supplier who makes them for your specific weight and style of riding. These suppliers often just have pull down menus to select the best fit, e.g. rider weight, street riding, comfort orientated etc. Most of these companies charge no extra for this service and it makes a big difference.

One of the biggest area you can help yourself is deciding whether you will carry a pillion or not. Honda would of chosen the spring rate and fixed damping design based on the maximum carrying capacity on the bike and the bike weight. When riding solo you can struggle to achieve full suspension stroke because it is designed to have enough in reserve for that higher carrying capacity.

If, when ordering a pair of custom shocks you can say "no pillion" then they can make the shock up for the bikes weight and your weight in a much more defined and accurate manner. e.g. design it for 250kg bike, plus 100kg rider who has a preference for comfort ride. Whereas Honda have to go 250kg bike plus 50kg to 170kg rider and pillion in some "reasonable" setting.