Ready4Launch
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FNG here, but not new to forums. I've searched for 2013 suspension mods, and maybe I'm not using the right keywords ... I dunno. Doesn't seem like the search function produced a bunch of results that were relevant.
So! 2013 FZ8 suspension mods ... what's the best suggestion? I've seen some that talk about compatibility with an FZ1 shock, but I don't think that's what I want. I haven't seen a thread where an R1 shock is compatible for the 2013, but I *think* this is do-able on the older FZ8's ... yes? At which point, differences between older FZ8's and the 2013 geometry should be negligible, and thereby, an R1 setup should fit a '13 FZ8, correct? Or, am I wrong here?
I contacted Ohlins, and they say their front cartridge kit, part #FGK218, is drop-in compatible. That's a seemingly more $$$ option than an R1 fork setup.
Can someone give me some guidance here, please? Thanks!
So! 2013 FZ8 suspension mods ... what's the best suggestion? I've seen some that talk about compatibility with an FZ1 shock, but I don't think that's what I want. I haven't seen a thread where an R1 shock is compatible for the 2013, but I *think* this is do-able on the older FZ8's ... yes? At which point, differences between older FZ8's and the 2013 geometry should be negligible, and thereby, an R1 setup should fit a '13 FZ8, correct? Or, am I wrong here?
I contacted Ohlins, and they say their front cartridge kit, part #FGK218, is drop-in compatible. That's a seemingly more $$$ option than an R1 fork setup.
Can someone give me some guidance here, please? Thanks!