So far I've been riding hard with my Svart801 and it's been good. I'm 212 lbs and I had to crank the rear preload to the maximum just to get decent sag. That alone made it feel sharper. The front is okay but well... it isn't really adjustable, so I'm thinking about a suspension upgrade. Are the 790 Duke Öhlins parts are a match for the Svart? Basically I've been eyeing the rear and maybe fork inserts for your reference. Any input will do.
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Svartpilen 801 suspension
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dextermorgan
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The front's a bit limited, so an upgrade makes sense. Some 790 Duke Ohlins parts can fit, especially the rear shock, but try to double check the length and mounts just to be safe. Fork inserts might need a bit more work or a full swap.So far I've been riding hard with my Svart801 and it's been good. I'm 212 lbs and I had to crank the rear preload to the maximum just to get decent sag. That alone made it feel sharper. The front is okay but well... it isn't really adjustable, so I'm thinking about a suspension upgrade. Are the 790 Duke Öhlins parts are a match for the Svart? Basically I've been eyeing the rear and maybe fork inserts for your reference. Any input will do.