[ST] Re: st-digest V2004 #832

["Nancy Henderson" <marmots05@xxxxxxx>]

> I'm at a point where I need to replace the rear shock on my '99 ST.
>
> I would love to hear how the Penske goes and any adjustments you make etc

I took it out for a short little putt yesterday (in a t-shirt - duh, now I'm 
home sick on a beautiful day).  I didn't even set the sag or anything yet, 
but it felt a little more...  planted I guess.

I've been riding for a long time, but still have a hard time identifying 
exactly what issue is with my suspension.  I guess I'm just not sensitive 
enough, heh heh.   I'm thinking the forks need something too.  It's not like 
the ride is terrible or anything, but this bike just doesn't seem to stick 
to the road as well as my old YZF, which had a Fox shock and Racetech 
emulators in the forks.

The suspension guy I got the shock from doesn't seem to think much of the 
emulators, saying that when you hit a hard bump they simply open way up and 
let the oil dump through, and suggests simply changing springs and putting 
in a lighter weight oil.  Having just paid $800 for the shock and $1000 for 
the 36,000 mile service which included fork oil change, I'm going to put off 
doing anything else for a little bit and play with the adjustments on the 
shock and see if I can improve the ride.  I'll let you guys know how it 
goes.

Nancy in Portland
02' Triumph Sprint ST
95' Yamaha YZF600
88' Yamaha YSR50 

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