Suspension upgrades/maintenance

[Backroad Mike]

Russ

Yes, I like the E3's a great deal. Just get tired of how quickly the front tire starts cupping no matter how particular I am with air pressure.

Still have the Ricor shocks in the back. I did notice recently they are guaranteed for life and I can send them in for free maintenance and they will install any upgrades since manufactured. I may just have to look at that, they have quite a few miles too, but still are outstanding.

My next move is to replace the swing arm bushings and isolators. Wanted to get the front end done and some test miles on it first, so I know if any new symptoms are front or rear related.

I'm still feeling what I think is a bearing issue. I've replaced all the wheel bearings, and verified the rotors are not warped and in spec. Once I replace the rear bushings and isolators there's pretty much only one item left and that's the tranny main bearing. Not something I've tackled yet..

While the bike was on the lift I also noticed what appears to be a rocker gasket starting to leak. Looks like something else to do besides maybe replacing lifters for piece of mind.

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by Bone Stockman

Nice write up Mike.

I ended up selling my Öhlins shocks and going with Pro Action front and rear, $1,300 installed by the manufacturer. Amazing road feel, great ride and handling.

But you liked the Ohlins, yes ?

I'm gonna go read some about Pro Action, cause I like to know about 'stuff' ..... not that I'm going to switch, I've spent enough money on the suspension system .... and I'm VERY Happy with the setup I have. It's at the point of diminishing return. HOWEVER, if I had your money, I might, just to try em out


I'm sold on American Elites. I never had a stock rear tire go longer than 7,000 miles. My AEs have about that, and they look new.

WHOA, that a serious statement about the tires !! I am going to have to keep those in mind as I'll need some new ones this summer. I'm gonna give them a try, THANKS for the Tip Russ !!!

The money I put into the suspension system is probably the best money that I've ever spent on a bike.

[Bone Stockman]

I'm stunned by how good the AEs are, and have had no issues with cupping. I run them 38/42.

The Öhlins are great shocks, but the Pro Actions are a bit better. Crupnick bought my Öhlins and loves them. I wasn't going to replace the shocks, just the front end (which is a bargain). PA had me try theirs for 30 days. By the time I was half way home I was sold on them.

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by Bone Stockman

Nice write up Mike.

I ended up selling my Öhlins shocks and going with Pro Action front and rear, $1,300 installed by the manufacturer. Amazing road feel, great ride and handling

Did you go with just internals on the front? Or the Gold tubes?

$1,300 installed is a pretty good price. Based on list price that's not much left for install.

[Geezer-Glide]

If you decide to tackle the tranny main bearing, I have all the tools you need to do the job. Just let me know!

(Text me, I don’t check in here often)

[Backroad Mike]

Originally Posted by Geezer-Glide

If you decide to tackle the tranny main bearing, I have all the tools you need to do the job. Just let me know!

(Text me, I don’t check in here often)

[Harry The M]

Thanks for sharing story Good One !!

[Bone Stockman]

Originally Posted by Backroad Mike

Did you go with just internals on the front? Or the Gold tubes?

$1,300 installed is a pretty good price. Based on list price that's not much left for install.

Just the internals, I don't need hidden bling (you've got to run without cowbells in order to see them).

I'd have to check my bank account for the exact amount, but I'm pretty sure it was right around $1,340. The labor included new seals and bushings in the forks, so it was a no-brainer.

Between the suspension, the AEs, and the True-Track, the bike really handles well. All the shimmy I had last spring has vanished.

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by Geezer-Glide

If you decide to tackle the tranny main bearing, I have all the tools you need to do the job. Just let me know!

(Text me, I don’t check in here often)

Hey I know you