Need opinions from all who that have upgraded suspension

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It's time for me to upgrade my suspension come winter time. What do yall think is the best route for me to take? I've read a lot about people converting to r6 forks or getting a suspension kit. I'm 6 1 about 220 lbs(losing weight so that might be a factor) and ride pretty aggressively in the twistys. Stock suspension isn't cutting it. Also if yall think I should go the suspension kit route what brands are reputable. I'm debating between this or upgrading bikes and selling the fz6 in the spring. I love this bike though...
 
I did, as well as many others, made the upgrade to the R6S forks. Well worth the money. I'll throw out another plug for myself...I do have a set of R6S forks, calipers, and asks for sale, just not listed yet. Pm me if you're interested.


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I've done the R6S fork swap up front and I did a Penske 8983 in the rear. Great upgrade. Bike feels new. I was contemplating upgrading to a Street Triple R, but this has quenched my need for a while. FZ6 is still a more versatile bike.

Resell the parts when you're done and you won't be out a lot of money. They both hold their value pretty well.
 
I'd say its worth it. Return on investment is good as it makes the bike a joy to ride.
Same same - early R6 forks bolt on. Trim fender (S2) and assemble.
Once you ride that for a while, then it becomes apparent the shock is not up to the task. Once these are done its like a whole different bike! Stable, predictable, pick a line and go!

Shop on your terms and parts can be cheap!
 
If you grab used forks, they are somethin like 0.88kg/mm springs stock so you may need some 9.0 or 9.5 up front.
 
Something to consider, for the front end is, air assist forks. The stock springs/spacers are still used. Just added schrader valves to the caps.

I did this mod approx 6 months ago and am very, very happy with it.:

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/54803-air-assist-fork-caps.html


Obviously you can't change the dampening rate but the available spring rate is un-limited. It has NOT leaked a pound of air (nor any oil) and tightened up the nose considerably. It also takes some of the load OFF the fork springs (which tend to sag over time).

I run about 14 PSI, which is plenty taught. I started with a slightly higher PSI, but it was a little too tight. Nose dip is nill compared to before

Prior to that, I changed the fork oil to 7.5 weight, I'd probably use at least a 10wt in the future. .




 
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