Hi Everyone,
I have been lurking on the forum for a few days now and thought I would join prior to buying a bike (hence the username). I love the idea of getting a Concours (c10) and having something to putz with but not break the bank. I am especially drawn to the idea of modifying the stock springs by cutting them, I previously had a Kawasaki ex500 and that was a very popular mod, and I remember trying to convince some folks on adv rider that they could stiffen the suspension in their dual sport if they tended toward street driving by cutting the springs.
What I am curious about, is whether or not anyone has tried to cut the stock springs, and add a cheap cartridge emulator (The Harley knock offs on ebay for 41mm shocks). It looks like they run about $60, and I was thinking that the emulators in conjunction with cutting about 7in out of the springs (creating a spring rate around 1.0kg/mm for a post 94 spring) and a heavier weight oil, would create a pretty aggressive front end setup on the CHEAP. I apologize if the subject has been brought up before (I couldn't find it), and if anyone sees any issues with my idea please comment. I am going to look at a couple bikes this weekend and I am excited to get my hands dirty. I loved my last Kawasaki, but it was also woefully under sprung at the front end.
Please let me know if anyone is using the knock off emulators and if they would recommend them. I will continue reading, and look forward to getting my hands on a new bike this weekend.
Thanks,
Concurious
I have been lurking on the forum for a few days now and thought I would join prior to buying a bike (hence the username). I love the idea of getting a Concours (c10) and having something to putz with but not break the bank. I am especially drawn to the idea of modifying the stock springs by cutting them, I previously had a Kawasaki ex500 and that was a very popular mod, and I remember trying to convince some folks on adv rider that they could stiffen the suspension in their dual sport if they tended toward street driving by cutting the springs.
What I am curious about, is whether or not anyone has tried to cut the stock springs, and add a cheap cartridge emulator (The Harley knock offs on ebay for 41mm shocks). It looks like they run about $60, and I was thinking that the emulators in conjunction with cutting about 7in out of the springs (creating a spring rate around 1.0kg/mm for a post 94 spring) and a heavier weight oil, would create a pretty aggressive front end setup on the CHEAP. I apologize if the subject has been brought up before (I couldn't find it), and if anyone sees any issues with my idea please comment. I am going to look at a couple bikes this weekend and I am excited to get my hands dirty. I loved my last Kawasaki, but it was also woefully under sprung at the front end.
Please let me know if anyone is using the knock off emulators and if they would recommend them. I will continue reading, and look forward to getting my hands on a new bike this weekend.
Thanks,
Concurious