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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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How is the stock supsension if you are riding two people. Should I get the progressive? I am about 200 pounds...my girl is about 120.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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I'm just a click or 2 over 200, and I took the rear shocks all the way up to the highest level. And that was pretty much just for solo riding. Now, the rear is fine, as long as some fat chick doesn't want to ride, and I usually just respond to those request by saying "my bike's suspension isn't strong enough for both of us" (Ah, there is an advantage to not having a touring suspension afterall)

Anyway, my biggest problem now with suspension is the front forks bottoming out. I'm going to get some progressive springs. And should have done this by now...but.....well...life happens. Too much good weather here lately to be wrenching.
 
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