Recent content by greyhound

Well, i went for the extreme , and after a couple of months use I am WELL pleased with it. Cost over £1000, but a good investment for a long term bike . Massive increase in comfort and stability over the OEM. Easy to fit. Lots of adjustment on the hydraulic preload, so able to set the sag at...

I think I'll go for the Extreme, as its not a great deal more expensive, and should be well up to anything I can throw at it. I'm travelling to Wales next week, so could call in to Touratech and have a look. ::)

Hi Blitz. Not sure if I can get Penske in the UK ? Guess I could get one shipped . I'll need to do some work on the front end too. The Price/Performance/What I need equation ?

Thanks Eric. I'm planning on keeping the bike , and have kitted it out with ACD bash plate, T T rack , Alt Rider crash bars and rear rack , Adventure Spec soft panniers etec which I'm very pleased with . So I think it will be worth investing in a shock upgrade , rather than just a heavier...

Hi all. I'm thinking of fitting an Ohlins shock to my 2016 Non-ES , as the stock shock is WAY to soft for 2 Up plus luggage,etec... My local Yamaha/Ohlins dealer contacted Ohlins for a price and advice on spring rates, but was told there is no shock available for 2014 models . Apparently they...