YSS Shocks Adjusted - Super Smooth Super Meteor - Wahoo! Part 2

[@leswatson8563]

Having the standard 650 Super Meteor shocks ajusted up two notches and still it bottoms out doing 25 to 30 mph on rough country roads in Hertfordshire England. So i will be replacing mine soon. Informative vid sir 🤘.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I did get the standard shocks to work better when adjusted but like you I'd still get the hit on the hard spots. Did do a 700 mile ride a week ago and the YSS were the star of the show. Very good product. Take the time to adjust them in right. Wahoo!

[@mtscott1]

Very cool. I have found suspension upgrades to be worthwhile.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I think so too!

[@stevenmiller184]

Now this is a valid review! Lots of miles, willingness to take the shocks to uncomfortable levels to test them. The EASE of adjustment makes me think you could tune them as you go in order to optimize function to pavement.

[@dTm259]

Not just a valid review, but this is the best way to test and set your shocks up for your needs as well. Good insights and thanks for sharing Fuzzy man! Wa Hoo! 😀

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Thanks! have rode this bike another 800 miles since this video. Did a bunch of interstate with the YSS. Have found the shocks really work well. Do plan on leaving the settings at 3 for another 1000 miles. May click down to 2 when doing long interstate rides. As you said, easy to make adjustments. Wahoo!

[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

It's all down to trial and error and personal preference. I replaced the shock on my old R80 Airhead last year with a Hagon shock (it's monolever) and now I've got the set up exactly how I want it!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Good shocks are worthy of the investment. Love it!

[@franc5491]

Thanks for this video, very informative.!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Love the bike...the YSS really does the job. Wahoo!

[@cbrippee]

I know of a couple of people that state a really good improvement with Hagon shocks also, which Baxter Cycle also sells and they are much less than the YSS. Good to know that the YSS are very good though.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Have rode the Super Meteor with Hagon Shocks. Worked very well. Wahoo!

[@pedroc6823]

Ok have to take my bike

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Wahoo!

[@GaryShellberg]

Now you might have to get some for the Guzzi !

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Double Wahoo!

[@ruahinesrider]

Grab Rail first for Guzzi.

[@spudgunson]

Great vid 👍 Don’t forget, if you’re planning on touring, you may have loaded bags etc increasing your overall weight. What is good for solo riding and no luggage may be different when you’re loaded up. Also, will you have a pillion?

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Yes, Have thought of that and may do some readjusting as needed. Wahoo!

[@joelabrec5132]

Another fantastic video fuzzy. How is that windscreen for helmet buffeting? You and i are the same height.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I wear an HJC i90 helmet and get very little buffeting, almost none, unless it's super windy out. Feel the windshield is excellent. Hoping it does okay in hard rains...I'm sure we will find that out soon. Wahoo!

[@txman951]

Can you give more info about the Givi bags and brackets?

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Yes, I'm going to be doing a 5000 mile review on this bike very soon (hit 5k yesterday) and will cover that. More info is available at Baxtercycle.com Wahoo!

[@txman951]

@@forgottenmotorcycles thanks very much.

[@rideoutside]

How tall are you? I sat on the SM650 and found it pretty comfy for a tall guy but you never really know till you’ve been on a long ride Enjoying your videos on the bike!

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

I"m 5-8 with a 30 inch inseam. Forward controls are at the outside limits for me. Love it!

[@lnk4328]

Curious what setting you ended up on the OEM shocks before replacement?

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Has the stock shocks set two up from the softest setting. Worked well.

[@lnk4328]

@@forgottenmotorcycles I’m 175#. Had it on #2. Going to try #3.

[@louhmx1136]

Hi Fuzzy, are you still riding with shocks at position 3?

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Still in the same position. Very happy with the YSS. Wahoo!

[@louhmx1136]

@@forgottenmotorcycles great to hear. Just ordered these shocks from Baxter Cycles.

[@stevemiller1203]

I just want to say 2 things……V7, or is that one?

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Love that nifty red V7...Wahoo!

[@ruahinesrider]

The curse of forward controls can't stand up or use legs to brace.I twisted spine at 18yrs old & then broke it in bike crash 17months ago & told my back was arthritic.I always had back problems after twisting it.Upright riding position is for me cause legs take some of the compression as on forward controls legs take very little compression & spine takes more compression no good if got bad back. Suspension is really important to get comfort just right glad you worked out a good setting & those YSS be so much better than RE rear shocks.

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

At just over a thousand mile now I've really enjoyed these YSS shocks. Added so much more than I thought in most ways. Should have a conclusion video out soon. Wahoo!

[@michaeljag7854]

Howdy Fuzzy man… was it worth it… changing the shocks? Wa Hoo 🦦🏍

[@forgottenmotorcycles]

Yes, very happy with the YSS upgrade. Will make a conclusion video soon. Actually, they worked out better than I expected. Wahoo!