The Rear Shock Upgrade Thread

[Shakey]

By the way Jamie, how has the Daytona mono shock worked out for you? Is it much stiffer than the stock Street Triple shock? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Jamie]

By the way Jamie, how has the Daytona mono shock worked out for you? Is it much stiffer than the stock Street Triple shock? Inquiring minds want to know.

It's a darn good shock, Shakey. Not stiff at all but of course one can adjust it to the desired damping/rebound damping level.

No hesitation whatsoever in recommending to you all. Best. Jamie

[Shakey]

It's a darn good shock, Shakey. Not stiff at all but of course one can adjust it to the desired damping/rebound damping level.

No hesitation whatsoever in recommending to you all. Best. Jamie

Jamie,

Did you retain the stock Daytona spring when you installed it? Also have you noticed any change in its handling characteristics since the Daytona shock is a bit longer? My used Daytona shock is still sitting on the work bench in my garage. Been too cold to get out there and work on her lately. Thanks in advance.

[Jamie]

Yes, I kept the Daytona springs. I did not notice any height difference when sitting on the bike. Handling-wise, I'd say the bike feels even more agile or flickable than it did with the standard shock. One of the reasons for that is that HAPPENS (?) to be better matched with the front suspension.

We'll ALL be interested in YOUR feedback on the swap. Jamie

[ezride]

The bike sits a bit higher in the rear with the Daytona shock, based on my observations of a swap. Should quicken the steering a bit, and as long as there is no high speed stability issue this seems like a good thing to me.

[spiki-spikester]

It would be interesting to know the weight of those riders who have kept the stock Daytona spring, as well as the settings they are using.

Any volunteers ?

[gregallnutt]

Hi, I got my Daytona 675 shock professionally fitted last week. Managed to find an 06 model in very good condition, paid 100 pounds, not sure if that is good or not but in comparison to the 500 or 600 WP or Ohlins need, I think it was good value. In my case there was no need to change the standard spring as apparently my weight was within the tolerances required. (85kg)

The bike sits 7mm higher, it is noticeable but slight and if anything improves the riding position, as your knees are not so bent.

Riding impressions. Difficult to give an accurate impression yet as I haven't had time to really test it properly. Initial impressions are good, supportive but not so harsh over potholes, more damped. Hope that makes sense. I also think there may be a psychological aspect to the improvement too, as I was throwing the bike round more on the way home from the garage, leaning it more, being more adventurous, not sure if that is just me but...

Hope this helps.

Cheers. Greg

[gregallnutt]

Forgot to give the specifications I had set up.

Rear suspension full travel: 420mm
Revised full travel:427mm

static sag: 402 18mm
revised static sag: 418 9mm
ride sag: 378 42mm
Revised ride sag: 400 27mm

Low speed revised setting: 14 clicks out
Revised rebound settings 7 clicks out

Lastly the Daytona spring rate is 116N

Hope you all can make some sense out of that lot!

This was done at hmracing.co.uk

They are a professional outfit, highly recommended. www.hmracing.co.uk

[Luxamor]

Something I have not seen discussed.
What year Daytona shocks adapt well to the Street?
Do you prefer new or is the cost too high to justify replacement?
I realize it is all relative to the 'feel' you want and how much money you can spend, but I am wondering how people are approaching this.

[Will]

It is the stock shock off a Daytona 675 they are referring to. A lot of us swapped out a perfectly good stock shock for an upgraded aftermarket shock, mostly because we are squids who like to spend money, but the excuse is so we do better on the track.