Rear Shock

[Doug]

Can anyone tell me if I would notice an improvement in the ride (2017 F3-S) if I was to change out the stock rear shock with the BRP Occasional 2up Rear Shock(219400739) and is it worth the $.

 

[UCLA F3S]

Can anyone tell me if I would notice an improvement in the ride (2017 F3-S) if I was to change out the stock rear shock with the BRP Occasional 2up Rear Shock(219400739) and is it worth the $.

Doug:

I just did this exact same mod last weekend, and yes, I can tell you that you WILL notice a difference...no more bottoming out on the travel for me!

 

[Mikind7]

Yes, definitely worth the money.

 

[Firefly]

:agree::agree::agree:

Well worth the money....

 

[Doug]

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Now that I've being convinced to go ahead with this purchase is this a replacement that can be done easily without having the install done by the dealer

 

[Capt. Bob]

Now that I've being convinced to go ahead with this purchase is this a replacement that can be done easily without having the install done by the dealer

Doug, I hate to muddy the waters but if you are sensitive to higher-performance additions, the BRP 2-Up Shock is rather crude compared to what is out there like an Elka shock. I weigh 160 pounds and solo, the BRP 2-Up shock made the ride a bit harsher although it did improve corner handling. If I were to do it over again and 2-3x the expense was not a problem, I would go with a more sophisticated shock that allows for adjustability. Just my take on it. OTOH, like folks have said, for the money, the BRP 2-Up shock is definitely an improvement over the weak stock F3 shock.

 

[Firefly]

Doug, I hate to muddy the waters but if you are sensitive to higher-performance additions, the BRP 2-Up Shock is rather crude compared to what is out there like an Elka shock. I weigh 160 pounds and solo, the BRP 2-Up shock made the ride a bit harsher although it did improve corner handling. If I were to do it over again and 2-3x the expense was not a problem, I would go with a more sophisticated shock that allows for adjustability. Just my take on it. OTOH, like folks have said, for the money, the BRP 2-Up shock is definitely an improvement over the weak stock F3 shock.

The problem is the other options on the market are NOT 2-3x the cost. The BRP 2-up shock is around $160. The others are $700 to $1200.
I'm 230 lbs and the two up is fantastic..... and I ride harder than most.
Is it going to be as good as an $800 Elka? Nope.... but it it fag and night better than the stock one.


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[Firefly]

Now that I've being convinced to go ahead with this purchase is this a replacement that can be done easily without having the install done by the dealer

Very easy install.
Remove rear and front seats. Loosen lower shock bolt. Jack spyder up just enough to remove lower bolt. Remover upper bolt.... a little tricky to access but not that bad. Remove shock. Reverse the procedure. It took me all of 30 minutes.


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