fallguy
New member
Hello, All
It's a new year and time for some new suspension for my 2011 RT. I have right at 60K miles and it seems my stockers are getting a bit warn. I recently rode a newer low mile 2014 RT and the suspension is night and day better compared to mine. I know the 2014 and 2011 are different, but the ride quality difference was amazing. I was able to compare my bike on the same 20 mile stretch of road with the low mile 2014.
So in conclusion I want new/better suspension now, plus I'd like to have it lowered 1/2". I have been looking around and found 2 company's EPM performance and TED Porters Suspension. EMP (Klaus) said he can rebuild the factory suspension and make some changes for my weight, plus lower my bike 1/2" for around $640.00 for the set. I did not buy my bike new in 2011, so I do not know how the factory suspension felt when it was new.( Bought it a few years ago with 40K) This is the cheapest method and should provide some better than what I have now results.
I have talked to Ted Porter and he is pushing me to go with Tractive suspension (He said it's the best out there for the money) and if I don't want to spend $1700 on those I should consider Wilburs at the least, because they are really good for the money also. $1350.00 (I have the long detailed email where he explains all the differences)
So here I am looking for advice. Money isn't that big of an issue, but If I can save a bit of money I can buy other things I want for my bike and still keep within some kinda budget for the year.
It's one of those life struggles, should I go all out and buy the best right off or buy something better than I have and hope I'm happy. Or save a ton of money and get the stockers rebuilt?
I have been reading forum after forum and it seems like the Wilburs are a good all around shock. Ted just said the Tractive shocks are a little better and come with more newer better parts plus offer a bit more adjust-ability.
If anyone has anything to say, I'd like to hear your thoughts.
It's a new year and time for some new suspension for my 2011 RT. I have right at 60K miles and it seems my stockers are getting a bit warn. I recently rode a newer low mile 2014 RT and the suspension is night and day better compared to mine. I know the 2014 and 2011 are different, but the ride quality difference was amazing. I was able to compare my bike on the same 20 mile stretch of road with the low mile 2014.
So in conclusion I want new/better suspension now, plus I'd like to have it lowered 1/2". I have been looking around and found 2 company's EPM performance and TED Porters Suspension. EMP (Klaus) said he can rebuild the factory suspension and make some changes for my weight, plus lower my bike 1/2" for around $640.00 for the set. I did not buy my bike new in 2011, so I do not know how the factory suspension felt when it was new.( Bought it a few years ago with 40K) This is the cheapest method and should provide some better than what I have now results.
I have talked to Ted Porter and he is pushing me to go with Tractive suspension (He said it's the best out there for the money) and if I don't want to spend $1700 on those I should consider Wilburs at the least, because they are really good for the money also. $1350.00 (I have the long detailed email where he explains all the differences)
So here I am looking for advice. Money isn't that big of an issue, but If I can save a bit of money I can buy other things I want for my bike and still keep within some kinda budget for the year.
It's one of those life struggles, should I go all out and buy the best right off or buy something better than I have and hope I'm happy. Or save a ton of money and get the stockers rebuilt?
I have been reading forum after forum and it seems like the Wilburs are a good all around shock. Ted just said the Tractive shocks are a little better and come with more newer better parts plus offer a bit more adjust-ability.
If anyone has anything to say, I'd like to hear your thoughts.