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CB300F and CBR300R stiff jolting bumpy uncomfortable ride on rough-ish streets. What to do?
Hello. First off I understand that the suspension is limited by its price point but am wondering whether this can be fixed at all?
BACKGROUND- CB300F, 130 pound rider, stock suspension. Rear Preload set to 5, (softest, or I think) 10,000 miles on bike.
Issue is that I ride 40 miles a day at least, easy, and the streets are a mess. by the time I get off the bike I have a headache and back ache from the jolting zero give I get from the back suspension. I've no problem riding this bike on a track or smooth road.
I really feel that it is the rear suspension that is the problem. It is as if it has NO flex or give.
OPTIONS- I can replace the rear shock with an Ohlins HO426 meant for CBR250R but it will fit. Or a YSS MZ366-295TR-14.
OR Is it just not a problem I can fix on this bike and should I spend the money otherwise spent on a very expensive shock on a new bike. Say a CB500X or the likes?
Any advice on the specific shocks and overall experience advice is A+++.
Hello. First off I understand that the suspension is limited by its price point but am wondering whether this can be fixed at all?
BACKGROUND- CB300F, 130 pound rider, stock suspension. Rear Preload set to 5, (softest, or I think) 10,000 miles on bike.
Issue is that I ride 40 miles a day at least, easy, and the streets are a mess. by the time I get off the bike I have a headache and back ache from the jolting zero give I get from the back suspension. I've no problem riding this bike on a track or smooth road.
I really feel that it is the rear suspension that is the problem. It is as if it has NO flex or give.
OPTIONS- I can replace the rear shock with an Ohlins HO426 meant for CBR250R but it will fit. Or a YSS MZ366-295TR-14.
OR Is it just not a problem I can fix on this bike and should I spend the money otherwise spent on a very expensive shock on a new bike. Say a CB500X or the likes?
Any advice on the specific shocks and overall experience advice is A+++.