【KYB】ADVANTAGE KYB [Kayaba] Rear Suspension Review
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Fits: KAWASAKI W650, KAWASAKI W800 CAFE, KAWASAKI W800 STREET, KAWASAKI W800, KAWASAKI MEGURO K3
I should've replaced it sooner.
I installed this on my 2020 W800Standard.
I've been thinking about changing the suspension since the beginning because I'm not happy with the ride quality.
I was hesitant to ask myself how much improvement I can actually expect with just the rear suspension.
But when I actually put it on and drove it, it changed from etc.Pitch to Spring of non-etc.Pitch.
The effect is felt as soon as you start driving, the thrust of the fine road seams is almost gone and the
It's very comfortable.
The thing that impressed me the most was how stable it was when overtaking, without getting flattened by the ruts in the road!
Next, I brought the W800 to the mountain road where the Curve continues, but when accelerating and decelerating, the Damper
It supports me moderately and reduces postural changes, making Cornering fun.
Pre-road for my running and physique from the post-hanging state of the results of my running.
I squeezed it for 2 and a half turns and the damping pressure ended up settling at 2.
It is possible to set it a little harder, but the balance with the front side becomes worse.
I felt I needed to work on the Front side as well to make it work any better.
But I think they work more than well enough for a normal run!
I contacted Manufacturer and they are also taking Overhaul, which is reassuring!
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Well-integrated product
Used in 2020.
It is a good product.
I didn't notice any large changes in the normal, relaxed touring, but I feel that the design, price, and performance are well integrated in a good way.
Even though it was replaced with an external one, the calm design of the W800 did not fail, and it became one point in a good way. The rebound side damping can be adjusted in 4 steps, so I set it to 2 as others have done.
Although not recommended, you can install it yourself with a Center Stand and some tools.
We believe that there are products that are above the rest, but we can recommend them to those who want a calm design and a solid, domestic product.
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Japan road surface is JapanManufacturer
I bought it used and it came with OEM but it was worn out so I got an external one.
The usual way is to put in a Haygon or Icon, but I decided to go with KYB's because it's a good OEM manufacturer.
There was no hardness, which is often the case outside the company, and there was a good amount of dumping.
I also like that the damping is adjustable.
good point
●Curve for touring and mountain roads will be much easier to ride.
Damping pressure is also adjustable, so you can change the ride quality to suit your ride.
I think it goes well with SR and so on.
A bad point
None
I think it's good to have a manufacturer in Japan.
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The product is worth the price and is more than adequate for the W The rest is a preference?
Some people may say that attacking the pass with W is stupid, but I'm Replica, SUPER SPORTS750, NAKED, and other motorcycles as far as my gold coinage will allow Touring, CampingTwo, Mountain Pass and Circuit are all fun and exciting! I'm a person who wants to However, I don't have the luxury of owning multiple bikes, so I've had to switch from one to the other I've come to the conclusion that I want to ride a slow motorcycle as fast as I can This has not changed in 30 years
So, I wanted to change the F-R suspension, but I wanted to get a rear first I wanted to change the OHLINS, but the first thing is still KYB (I'm the Manufacturer who got beaten up a lot on the issue, but it doesn't matter). katana has KYB's Sass, I adored it when I was a middle child
We quickly put it on and went to the pass Stomp, stomp, stomp! The high speed approach to the corner is very natural and opens up the Axel more than ever before! Corner's intrusion is sharper and the normal ride is on a top ranking
It's definitely a good product, and when you drive the STD's at high speed over the mountain passes, it's like driving an off car I was naturally running in a lean-out state, so..
The Center Stand and Side Stand still rubs hard, but it's safer than the STD You can do cornering with it I'm not a motorcyclist who wants to attack a mountain pass by nature But I want to run quickly..
For those who do, this is a suspension that is worth the price
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