My bike is a '21 with 17k miles on it. I would like to change the fork oil (maybe add a DDC from Cogent along with Adjustable Fork caps). This is easy to do and I can afford it.
But the rear shock is a mystery to me. Can I change the rear shock fluid on the Gen 3 VStrom 650 rather easily? Meaning, can I do it at home? What are my options besides getting it professionally rebuilt by Sasquatch, DMr, Cogent....
I do not want stiffer springs. I like the bike's overall ride quality for the most part, I don't carry a lot of heavy loads, I'm always solo. Bike does not wallow when ridden aggressively. I would like to improve rough road damping quality.
On a very tight budget. Just upgraded my other bike's suspension so I'm broke.
I had the rear shock on my 2019 650 rebuilt by Sasquatch (with a new custom spring). The improvement was minimal, not nearly as noticeable as the improvement from the Cogent DDC valves in the forks.
I can't really afford to spend $400 for a rebuilt Sasquatch shock. I'd like to but not at this time. I guess there is no DIY option for the rear shock just to change the fluid.
Not only is there no way to change the fluid, there is no way to recharge the nitrogen. One of the mods that Jay performs is the installation of a charge valve.
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