shadowman
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I picked up my Yoshimura R77D last night and thought I'd put it on this morning.
I've also been following the suspension debate on here. I don't want to open up that can of worms, but I felt the back end was a bit soft for me. I managed to find used shock from an '07 FZ1 for $75 locally, and thought "What the hell, it's worth a shot for $75".
Now the fun part: It's January in Canada, but I still managed to get out for a little test ride! It wasn't too far, and I wasn't able to really give it a good run, but my initial impressions are very good. The rear end seems much better matched to the front now, and doesn't seem to bounce around...it just feels better planted. Well worth the $75. We'll see in the spring, when the roads are clean, and I can really give it a good run, but I think the suspension will be good enough for me. (Keep in mind, I'm an old fart, and while I may ride a bit spirited from time to time, I'm certainly no racer.)
Oh yeah, I love the sound and look of the exhaust...not too loud, but a nice healthy growl.
I've also been following the suspension debate on here. I don't want to open up that can of worms, but I felt the back end was a bit soft for me. I managed to find used shock from an '07 FZ1 for $75 locally, and thought "What the hell, it's worth a shot for $75".
Now the fun part: It's January in Canada, but I still managed to get out for a little test ride! It wasn't too far, and I wasn't able to really give it a good run, but my initial impressions are very good. The rear end seems much better matched to the front now, and doesn't seem to bounce around...it just feels better planted. Well worth the $75. We'll see in the spring, when the roads are clean, and I can really give it a good run, but I think the suspension will be good enough for me. (Keep in mind, I'm an old fart, and while I may ride a bit spirited from time to time, I'm certainly no racer.)
Oh yeah, I love the sound and look of the exhaust...not too loud, but a nice healthy growl.
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