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<blockquote data-quote="user 213" data-source="post: 1366552" data-attributes="member: 213"><p>Most aftermarket shocks are more robust than the oem, and usually offer more adjustability. I was running a Wilbers shock when I started this Darkside thread. It was sprung for my weight/load, but still a little light. Typically the oem shocks last a bit longer than 38k, but the heavier unsprung weight of the CT will work the shock more and a worn shock will be more obvious with the heavier CT in place.</p><p></p><p>Perhaps adding some rebound clicks, a couple at a time, then riding and seeing if the wag diminishes or goes away. To be honest, it's been so long that I don't recall the adjustment features of the oem Yamaha shock, other than the hard/soft lever. I ran a spacer on the oem shock initially, (before car tire use), just because the stock spring was too light for my weight, load and riding style. It was a pretty common thing to do back in the Gen I days. Wag can be simply too light a spring too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="user 213, post: 1366552, member: 213"] Most aftermarket shocks are more robust than the oem, and usually offer more adjustability. I was running a Wilbers shock when I started this Darkside thread. It was sprung for my weight/load, but still a little light. Typically the oem shocks last a bit longer than 38k, but the heavier unsprung weight of the CT will work the shock more and a worn shock will be more obvious with the heavier CT in place. Perhaps adding some rebound clicks, a couple at a time, then riding and seeing if the wag diminishes or goes away. To be honest, it's been so long that I don't recall the adjustment features of the oem Yamaha shock, other than the hard/soft lever. I ran a spacer on the oem shock initially, (before car tire use), just because the stock spring was too light for my weight, load and riding style. It was a pretty common thing to do back in the Gen I days. Wag can be simply too light a spring too. [/QUOTE]
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