shock choice, and let the mods begin

[USnavy2485]

i have a pretty much stock 03 and i was wondering is the shock fine for riding with a passenger or do i need upgrade, ive seen on ebay the heavy duty shock spring by all things chrome is that good enough? and will that be a pain in the when riding solo? im lookin at also getting 3+ swingarm later down the road and will it be fine for that to, or should i jus go ahead and change shock/spring now.... im jus tryng to put a list together of all the parts i need. i jus got the bike and im over seas but i want everything ready as soon as i touch down in april for leave to either try to install myself ooooor pay to have it done in houston... cas im only gonna have a month then back to bahrain hopefully i will be able to get it shipped out there.


right now i have waiting for me

hid
will be getting brocks AH w/ pc3(goldenchild)
new undertail
new front turn signals
new brakepads and braided lines
faring screens
r1 throttle tube
double bubble
hump mod
new grab bars

any more suggestions for a 2 up tourer/street fun

be wallet frienly please

 

[BA BUSA]

Do the shock when you do the swingarm.
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[Commuta_Busa]

add either the buel pegs or adjustable rear sets for touring comfort

depending on your combined (rider + passenger) touring weight would determine if you need to swap springs. You can crank in some pre-load for touring as a starting point and just the complression & rebound as well for comfort. If the combined weight is way above the OE spec. than a stiffer spring may be neccessary.

Also with an extended arm you will want a stiffer spring even for solo unless you like things on the very soft side.

Since your focus seems to be two up touring you may want to also add raised bars to you list. Alost of the hard core touring guys like this change to the riders ergo's. I'm sure they'll chime in soon to this thread.

 

[USnavy2485]

add either the buel pegs or adjustable rear sets for touring comfort

depending on your combined (rider + passenger) touring weight would determine if you need to swap springs. You can crank in some pre-load for touring as a starting point and just the complression & rebound as well for comfort. If the combined weight is way above the OE spec. than a stiffer spring may be neccessary.

Also with an extended arm you will want a stiffer spring even for solo unless you like things on the very soft side.

Since your focus seems to be two up touring you may want to also add raised bars to you list. Alost of the hard core touring guys like this change to the riders ergo's. I'm sure they'll chime in soon to this thread.

what are the OE specs? rider 195 +passenger 130?= 325 ish is what im working with

 

[twotonevert]

My wife and I ride 2 up all the time at more than the weight you specified, you will be good until you stretch the bike.

 

[Commuta_Busa]

I agree with twotonevert, with those weights you don't need a heavy duty coil. Just up the preload a little.

 

[pack mule]

No problem with me 190lbs and my wife 120lbs riding

 

[USnavy2485]

thanks for the relpies, another quick question as far as the stretch would 3-4 need any major change with the same weights, i would have went 6 but i figured inbetween would be best for looks and performance... i plan on getting stationed in europe in the next few years and i know there are alot more curves than straights at least where ive been so far in greece, sicily, italy, and spain...

 

[214 Busa]

 

[pashnit]

go ahead and change shock/spring now....

Not the cheapest, but the name Ohlins speaks for itself when it comes to shocks. I sent this one out for a Gen-II owner a short bit ago.

Suzuki Öhlins Shocks for Suzuki Motorcycles | Pashnit Moto

any more suggestions for a 2 up tourer/street fun

Lots more suggestions here.

Suzuki Hayabusa Mods Modifications- World's Fastest Motorcycle | Pashnit

Pashnit Suzuki Hayabusa in Sportbike Magazine article - Long Hauler

 

[stangman35]