10-20-2016, 01:15 AM
Ulve..maybe you can give your opinion on this. Obviously not all forks and shocks have the same level of performance even though they "look like" they would. In other words, not all forks whether conventional, or male slider perform the same, True? The same goes for remote reservoir shocks. They are not all created equal. Some are better than others. Also true?
Are we to assume that the Showa Dual Bending Valve fork of the new RS is going to be vastly superior compared to current forks. Or will they be slightly better? How about compared to current forks with Race Tech internals? Will they be designed for the same limited rider weight range? Will they be compliant or taut or adjustable in between? How adjustable? Will they require after market asistance if you are over 200#'s? or under 150 #'s?
Also are the "Twin Showa remote-reservoir rear shocks (with damping rates to match the front fork)" going to be the equal to top of the line Ikons or Ohlins?, or even much superior to the conventional shocks we have now? Again, compliant? Taut? How much adjustability for rider weight?
Honda obviously builds to a price point or we would have better suspenders on our current rides. These new suspenders may look great, but only preform moderately better than the current stuff, and not as good as modified current stuff, correct?
We are assuming by looking at pictures of fancy gold colored pieces that they are going to be vastly superior, but are they?
a quote from a aftermarket shock mfg "suspension budget is minimal from manufacturers so performance and quality is reduced and in return the handling and comfort from the suspension is poor due to materials used, design of the system and also tolerances."
is the rider of an RS still going to have to buy after market kit in order to realize the handling potential of the RS? If so, the new stuff may not be an upgrade at all, just window dressing meant to entice buyers.
Are we to assume that the Showa Dual Bending Valve fork of the new RS is going to be vastly superior compared to current forks. Or will they be slightly better? How about compared to current forks with Race Tech internals? Will they be designed for the same limited rider weight range? Will they be compliant or taut or adjustable in between? How adjustable? Will they require after market asistance if you are over 200#'s? or under 150 #'s?
Also are the "Twin Showa remote-reservoir rear shocks (with damping rates to match the front fork)" going to be the equal to top of the line Ikons or Ohlins?, or even much superior to the conventional shocks we have now? Again, compliant? Taut? How much adjustability for rider weight?
Honda obviously builds to a price point or we would have better suspenders on our current rides. These new suspenders may look great, but only preform moderately better than the current stuff, and not as good as modified current stuff, correct?
We are assuming by looking at pictures of fancy gold colored pieces that they are going to be vastly superior, but are they?
a quote from a aftermarket shock mfg "suspension budget is minimal from manufacturers so performance and quality is reduced and in return the handling and comfort from the suspension is poor due to materials used, design of the system and also tolerances."
is the rider of an RS still going to have to buy after market kit in order to realize the handling potential of the RS? If so, the new stuff may not be an upgrade at all, just window dressing meant to entice buyers.