Replacing rear shocks on DT

[sc00tcrazy]

Loving my DT. We have only done 2,000km of mainly commuting, but still having a blast each time I get out there.

I have come across a good deal on some aftermarket rear shocks for the DT. Considering giving them a try.

I am around 90kg and the roads that I ride on leave quite a lot to be desired, with lots of both small and big bumps/holes.

I am somewhat handy with tools and can borrow a stand from a friend. Does anyone know, from either personal experience changing the shocks on their DT or just general knowledge, what I will need to do?

Main questions are whether I will need to remove the rear wheel? And whether I need to remove all the fairing on the rear of the bike for access?

Thanks. Ride safe.

[racewalker]

Why not just adjust them to your liking?

[sc00tcrazy]

Why not just adjust them to your liking?

Hi racewalker,
Thanks for the reply. I have tried each of the 5 steps of preload adjustment on the DT's stock rear shocks. Settled on 3 as the best overall compromise. It is fine on my normal commute, 0-60km/h on city and suburban streets - can easily avoid most decent sized bumps/holes and prepare myself for any that can't be avoided.

However, when riding in the twisties, which is what I like to do for fun, I have been almost caught out a couple of times. One such scenario - coming around a tight sweeping bend at 70kmh, scoot leaned well over, come to a corrugated section of road that cannot be avoided --> both front and back suspension are struggling to keep up with the frequency of bumps --> increased anxiety level, though never in danger of crashing.

From reading other people's posts it seems as though upgrading ones suspension - adding extra preload adjustability and rebound dampening - can help.

Ride safe.