New aftermarket rear shock!

[Mevorach]

Can you adjust the height of it ?

 

[Mongler07]

I’ll listen in. I’ve always thought the Gen 2 bikes handled pretty good but wonder about it could the improved. The front and rear shock upgrades did wonders for the Older Roadster.

For me, a little part of the soul of the rocket is need to manhandle it. But benefits can definitely be had in much needed upgrades.

 

[atomsplitter]

Here's the thing about front suspension. Fork spring rates are based on load and are given in newton meters per millimeter. The higher the rate the stiffer the spring and unless it's progressively wound it's a constant rate. Progressive springs allow a smoother transition to full spring rate providing a smoother ride experience. Damping is set by the flow rate of oil thru the damper tube and on Rocket 3's have adjusters for compression and rebound rates. Suspension setup after break-in starts with setting static sag. Once that's good the shocks only need to be tweaked for compression and rebound rates. Setting the compression high means it takes a heckuva whallop to get full travel from the suspension, really low and the suspension can bottom out more easily over mild bumps. The rebound is the same thing in reverse, it determines how fast the shock spring can push the shock to full extension (sag limit). Get those wrong and you might be convinced you're rding a hardtail, or just as bad, it feels like a pogo stick. Just right and it feels planted, stable, and responsive.

 

[Nashvegas]

RIDE MORE, worry less.
been riding LOT of OLD motorcycles that need desperate improvements and im here to tell the tale of riding an old GN250 though a tornado on bias tires from the 80's. If you are NOT on a track, IMO there is no reason to upgrade anything other than your skills aside from comport and "racecar"
Here is my gn250

Dude, I’ve put 27+k on my bike since I bought her in June ‘23 with 750 miles on her. Your passive/aggressive shtick grows tiresome very quickly. Maybe you don’t even realize it but I’m not my two-year old grandson and have definitely noticed a posting pattern that leaves a lot to be desired. Don’t be THAT guy. Just a heads-up. Start a new thread about your tornadic activities and maybe I’ll post about riding my Kawasaki 550LTD while I was stationed at Ft. Carson and living off-post with it as my only mode of transportation. Yeah, a bit of snow. Just a tad. I mostly stayed vertical… Mostly. Same bike I had shipped to Ayers Kaserne at Kirch-Göns, Germany two years earlier. But in THIS thread we’re discussing the results I’ve gained/realized by installing an aftermarket shock on a modern motorcycle. I could have gone out to my garage and taken a pic of my ‘85 Madura 1200 if I wanted to ask/share info about its old suspension.

“Track?” I’m posting about the noticeable/obvious improvements on my road bike suspension in case anyone was curious/thinking about upgrading their factory set-up.

I’m going to stop right here.
Sheesh.

 

[Nashvegas]

Sounds great! Now, what everyone wants to know now is.... how much did it cost for the improvement? Whatever it was, you seem very satisfied!

Man, I lucked out! There was a procurement issue with a vendor after I ordered my shock and I was offered this upgrade to a $1,300+ shock for the same, less than a grand shock price that I initially tried to get! Must be all that clean living… Yeah, I really like the difference it made!

 

[Nashvegas]

Here's the thing about front suspension. Fork spring rates are based on load and are given in newton meters per millimeter. The higher the rate the stiffer the spring and unless it's progressively wound it's a constant rate. Progressive springs allow a smoother transition to full spring rate providing a smoother ride experience. Damping is set by the flow rate of oil thru the damper tube and on Rocket 3's have adjusters for compression and rebound rates. Suspension setup after break-in starts with setting static sag. Once that's good the shocks only need to be tweaked for compression and rebound rates. Setting the compression high means it takes a heckuva whallop to get full travel from the suspension, really low and the suspension can bottom out more easily over mild bumps. The rebound is the same thing in reverse, it determines how fast the shock spring can push the shock to full extension (sag limit). Get those wrong and you might be convinced you're rding a hardtail, or just as bad, it feels like a pogo stick. Just right and it feels planted, stable, and responsive.

Great post and spot on! I think that I have the front dialed-in for my weight/riding style and preferences because I am not noticing any of the weirdness or shortcomings from the front like the rear was often displaying.

 

[Nashvegas]

no one is putting a gun to your head and forcing you to read. I never said you were or were not capable of riding. Stop being a snow flake and ride more and care less what someone has to say "bro" I'm not going to change a GD MF thing, especially for some old salty rider! There is a feature called ignore. I suggest if you do not like how people post then use it. I would love to see the rules saying that I can't reply with my 2 cents and pictures! Most threads start with a question and then are answered then derailed for further fun communication, if you do not like that, sorry about your luck. the worst thing on forums is someone trying to police the thread they started and censoring others so their thread is "pure"
If you need a better suspension to be a better rider then you need better skills PERIOD.
There are like 100 threads about the same "better handling", think of them and others as "another oil thread"

Keep on being the turd in the punch bowl, friend. It obviously reflects your personality well.

 

[Nashvegas]

Name calling!? grow up! I am in no way your "friend". I may be rough around the edges but i show respect to anyone who is worthy of it. YOU on the other hand... Sad. Go back to Facebook where that trash is tolerated!

That’s rich, partner! Anyway…. Oh, have a nice day!

 

[Nashvegas]

Can you adjust the height of it ?

I would think so but the shop settings seem to be right on and I didn’t notice any height difference from stock. Wish I could be of more help.

 

[Nashvegas]

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