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Old 04-01-2007   #3 (permalink)
Jonny955
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northwich, Cheshire
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Graeme, the front end on my 06 is fine - it's the OE rear shock which gives up first. I would describe the rear shock as 'OK' and I'm going to replace mine with a Hagon or smilar. There are complaints about the occasional 'clunk' heard when the fork shuttle operates but it's never bothered me.

My Steamer had uprated springs and the front end on that was not as good as the OE on the 06 (but the rear WAS better!). I'm not suggesting that the front suspension cannot be improved with AM springs but that you do the rear end first as this will make a bigger difference. Certainly Big Stripey's suggestion regarding feeding in the brakes will help too.

I'd be interested to know how you get on with it.

Jon
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