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**busakid08** · 31-10-2008, 06:12am

Personaly I agree with Bugs - not all after market stuff is good & some is downright crap; I have a box full of stuff for various bikes I have had that are sub-std and crap! My stock K8 brakes are fine now I have upgraded to braided lines, something I do with all bikes as I think they do improve the braking - std rotors are up to the job for most situations (even trak riding fro teh normal rider) Std shocks are fine when dialed in for most riders until they need servicing then valve upgrades can make a huge diff but for the most std are fine - the avg rider is not a racer doing race speeds all the time (not that I havnt upgraded mine but hey I am an ex racer) ...fogot my point :)

**rb3221** · 31-10-2008, 06:26am

What are the spec's on the shock?

I have dealt with Australian built stuff before that is meant to be the â€œDuckâ€s nutsâ€ and itâ€s turned out to be nothing more then cosmetic crap, not saying this is, but a picture is not much to go on

31-10-2008, 11:47am

busakid08 Wrote:Personaly I agree with Bugs - not all after market stuff is good & some is downright crap; I have a box full of stuff for various bikes I have had that are sub-std and crap! My stock K8 brakes are fine now I have upgraded to braided lines, something I do with all bikes as I think they do improve the braking - std rotors are up to the job for most situations (even trak riding fro teh normal rider) Std shocks are fine when dialed in for most riders until they need servicing then valve upgrades can make a huge diff but for the most std are fine - the avg rider is not a racer doing race speeds all the time (not that I havnt upgraded mine but hey I am an ex racer) ...fogot my point :)

I agree with you mate, my argument with Busgo was related to his comments that the stock shock was better than the Ohlins and that aftermarket stuff was only for serious track riders.

Quality aftermarket components are an improvement over stock and that improvement can be felt and enjoyed by normal road riders. The
stock stuff is fine and does a good job but is made to a pricepoint, QUALITY aftermarket parts are generally make from better quality materials and to higher standards.

To say that improved brakes or suspension are no better than stock for road riders is silly. When was the last time you heard anyone complain that their brakes were too good, that they gave too much feel at the lever in a panic stop. Or complain that their suspension was way too comfortable and that the feedback from the tyres is too much.

It is up to each individual to decide if the improvement top shelf components provide is worth the money to themselves.

Misinformation especially from a moderator is dangerous.

**BUSGO** · 31-10-2008, 01:38pm

I have NEVER said that stock were better than Ohlins except for the fact that the Ohlins failed on your trip and the stock ones on the other two bikes didn't.
Can't argue with that Bruce.

No misinformation at all. Sorry if you misunderstand mate.

**simmo** · 31-10-2008, 01:42pm

Gees we seen to be very snappy around here, the rain has gone go for a ride Guys, Biker

This post has everything from turbos to brake lines Beer

**BUSGO** · 31-10-2008, 02:36pm

Don't worry, Bruce and I are gonna flog each other with Soggy shocks (or socks) at Jindy and make up.

**Dan85** · (This post was last modified: 31-10-2008, 02:40pm by Dan85.)

hearing you talk about flogging each other and soggy socks in the same sentence with a mans name scares me mate. whats done behind closed doors is no ones business but this is a public forum and we are talking about suspension not kinky sex fetishes Roll

31-10-2008, 02:52pm

Wasn't there a stray pair of men's undies found after the year before last? THIS is why I get my own room!

**pan** · 31-10-2008, 03:08pm

BUSGO Wrote:I have NEVER said that stock were better than Ohlins except for the fact that the Ohlins failed on your trip and the stock ones on the other two bikes didn't.
Can't argue with that Bruce.

No misinformation at all. Sorry if you misunderstand mate.

Take it easy Ray. Using a one-off example to base an argument that after-market parts aren't good enough is hardly valid. Besides, I didn't hear Bruce say he didn't like the Ohlins and I didn't hear you say your stock brakes "failed".

BUSGO Wrote:Yes, Pan, I did buy some HEL brake lines for the 99 busa when it was 5 years old and due for line replacments.
They were cheaper than stock and in my opinion did improve the braking by eliminating fade and giving better feel

Can't argue with that Ray Roll

Does anyone else here feel like everyone on this thread is saying the same thing, but not listening to each other?

Simmo, do something! These Canberra folk are leading us astray. We need counselling...

31-10-2008, 03:11pm

Nope, we are just trying to distract you with something shiny so you play nice.

**Dan85** · 31-10-2008, 03:14pm

a soggy sock is shiney?

**pan** · 31-10-2008, 03:40pm

Shiney? Where?

**Dan85** · 31-10-2008, 03:43pm

busgo, hes got a shiney sock thats soggy

31-10-2008, 05:24pm

BUSGO Wrote:Don't worry, Bruce and I are gonna flog each other with Soggy shocks (or socks) at Jindy and make up.

Thats not fair Ray your stock shock is much heavier than my busted Ohlins, I'm gunna get hurt more Pi_freak

**kawasuki** · 31-10-2008, 05:26pm

well i do have a new shock coming with a ti spring
anyone who is interested let me know.

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