I really want to improve the performance of the rear suspension....to take out the harshness on imperfect roads. I weigh 150 lbs not counting gear.
I wouldn't be against the R6 swap, but I don't have the skills to do it on my own. I'm not even sure who I'd have do the JRI suspension swap except for my local KTM dealership.
I live in central Pennsylvania. Thanks for any advice!
Primary difference is in the damping. Spring is linear, not progressive like the stocker that is designed to handle a wider range of rider weights (my understanding).
You can adjust the rebound as you see fit. Preload adjustable as well (like the stocker).
Basically, smoother and better damped is how I would describe it.
Great! And this should fit a 2017, right? I haven't seen what year you have. I didnt think they changed the shock really in 2017, yet other aftermarket shocks I've seen....I think ohlins....only list it up to 2016. I'm thinking they are both 300 mm
Just trying to make sure...thanks!
I did the used R6 swap but just so you know, it doesn't fit 2017 models unless you have a cat delete pipe . I didn't know this when I bought a R6 shock off Ebay as it doesn't seem this information is posted anywhere. But then someone sold me a slightly used decat pipe so I was able to make it work. The shock does seem to have much better dampening but man the decat sure is loud lol.
Does anyone have any of these aftermarket shocks on an actual 2017? Like was mentioned about the R6 swap not quite fitting with the stock exhaust....I'm concerned about buying one of these that were confirmed for the first generation, but might not "quite" fit the 2017....I didnt want to modify my exhaust.
Thank you. No preference, I just would like the rear suspension to soak up some of the rougher stuff better. I dont need race suspension, but to me, the rear shock is the most noticeable weak point...at least for the 2017 model anyway.
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