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Progressive.Does anybody know - are V9's stock rear springs linear or progressive?
Per my email reply, shorter rear shocks. I have many options here; https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/suspension/model_v9?sort_by=best-sellingDoes anyone know how to lower a v9 rear end please?
OK to bump the thread I post several questions about V9 rear suspension...
This is why Im asking for specific advice. I dont know which option from your store fits my needs best: " maximal comfort and relaxed urban cruising on the roads with not very good pavement". I'd prefer shocks without piggy back (for the style reasons), unless they make significant comfort difference.Options are (again) on the Store page, linked above also.
Fantastic, thanks for the post!Picked up my 2017 V9 Roamer today from Todd's place with the new Matris F15 Fork Cartridge Kit and Matris Standard Twin Shocks installed... The improvement is wholly remarkable - far better feel and much better shock absorption front and rear. Less brake dive also.
I was so immediately happy with the change that I soon found myself going out of my way to hit bumps and rough spots in the pavement on the ride home...grinning ear to ear the entire time.
I think Adan put it best when he stated the bike is "more road-worthy" with these changes. Without a doubt this is how a motorcycle should feel - the suspension is now on par with the motor of this bike.
Haaaa... I knew you would be happy with the suspension mods!
I also have the Matris F15 Fork Cartridge Kit on my bike along with a custom built set of K-Tech PB rear shocks. The difference in feel vs stock is astounding!
It's surprising (not surprising) how much simply putting on better suspension components opens up the performance of the motor. Connecting the bike to road better alleviates many (previously unrecognized) instances of needing to de-power the bike due to insufficiently damped suspension responses. Higher quality suspension components allow one to precisely and smoothly wring out the available power in the motor without needing to disruptively and periodically pull back from the engine's delivery curves due to having to compensate for insufficiently handled road conditions. You're going to fall in love with your bike all over again!
Fantastic, thanks for the post!
It's an expensive buy in I know, but when done, seems worth every penny and more. Right?
If you think it's good now, wait until you let the motor breathe and let some of that fantastic Guzzi sound out!
See you Sunday.
Picked up my 2017 V9 Roamer today from Todd's place with the new Matris F15 Fork Cartridge Kit and Matris Standard Twin Shocks installed... The improvement is wholly remarkable - far better feel and much better shock absorption front and rear. Less brake dive also.
I was so immediately happy with the change that I soon found myself going out of my way to hit bumps and rough spots in the pavement on the ride home...grinning ear to ear the entire time.
I think Adan put it best when he stated the bike is "more road-worthy" with these changes. Without a doubt this is how a motorcycle should feel - the suspension is now on par with the motor of this bike.
Congrats on upgrade! What is your weight, springs rates and damping settings?
TweeZ4 -
My weight without gear is 160 lbs.; springs rates are same as yours (7.5 front and 20 rear); currently front rebound and compression are set at 15 clicks; rear rebound set at 20 clicks (non-piggybacks so no compression adjustment); preload up front set to 2 rings showing; preload out back set to about 5 rings showing.
Ride is much more comfortable but I wouldn't call it "soft" - still has what I'd consider a performance-oriented feel to it, just not harsh. I hope this helps!
Hi! I see that you have all damping settings according to Matris manuals for F15 and M40D. Have you tested other setting yet?
And what are your sag number, front and rear?
You are much lighter than me (160 vs 190 lbs) and you have dialed pretty much preload (I have zero preload on the same springs)