11-10-2014, 02:00 AM
I'm probably a little over 200 lbs (I hope that's all...) and find the stock shocks acceptable on the 2nd preload notch. They are still under damped, but not surprising for stock shocks. I think with under 4 inches of travel, only so much can be done. A set of Ikon shocks were on my upgrade list and I think will be the right amount of "better" than the stockers. With the amount of flex I feel in the chassis, I question whether the high end Ohlins are really much better. I mean, they are, but it's somewhat of a diminished return when you mount them on a flexy steel swingarm and frame. You could get one of those trick aluminum swingarms, but spending a couple grand on rear suspension would be silly for this bike.