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2015 FJR1300A -- Inverted Forks?
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<blockquote data-quote="eflyguy" data-source="post: 1324386" data-attributes="member: 27636"><p>Well designed and appropriately sprung and valved forks will be better than most stock setups. I'm no expert but have Traxxion here in my back yard and was enlightened - first to the benefits of proper tuning of what you have, then the amazing difference changes to the components makes.</p><p></p><p>So my '01 FZ1 (RSU forks) was upgraded with springs and valves and oil and settings for me and my riding style, and it literally felt like I was riding on rails compared to previous.</p><p></p><p>I bought an '07 FZ1 (USD forks) and it was nowhere near as good as my modified '01 (which I still have) but I knew that would be the case, and had already planned to put AK20s in the forks (and a Penske shock). The AK's transformed the bike, as many here would know.</p><p></p><p>So USD isn't automatically better, but with appropriate components, the USD does have a few advantages.</p><p></p><p>Looking for an FJR, I knew again I would need suspension upgrades. I happened to find one with AKs and a Penske, set up for a rider of similar weight. THAT is why I was quite willing to pay a premium for the bike (compared to typical prices on this year bike).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eflyguy, post: 1324386, member: 27636"] Well designed and appropriately sprung and valved forks will be better than most stock setups. I'm no expert but have Traxxion here in my back yard and was enlightened - first to the benefits of proper tuning of what you have, then the amazing difference changes to the components makes. So my '01 FZ1 (RSU forks) was upgraded with springs and valves and oil and settings for me and my riding style, and it literally felt like I was riding on rails compared to previous. I bought an '07 FZ1 (USD forks) and it was nowhere near as good as my modified '01 (which I still have) but I knew that would be the case, and had already planned to put AK20s in the forks (and a Penske shock). The AK's transformed the bike, as many here would know. So USD isn't automatically better, but with appropriate components, the USD does have a few advantages. Looking for an FJR, I knew again I would need suspension upgrades. I happened to find one with AKs and a Penske, set up for a rider of similar weight. THAT is why I was quite willing to pay a premium for the bike (compared to typical prices on this year bike). [/QUOTE]
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