Reply To: Rear Hyosung Shock by KR for GT250R
Every Hyosung bike i’ve had to fix regarding suspension had leaked oil, it would be a nice surprise if they started using GAS instead of OIL. But their site still mentions oil use even for Cars / Trucks
Please do the tutorial , that would be a great knowledge base for the forum!
The reason for using a shaft & nut with a U bracket is probably likely that KYB uses that shock on a different bike other than Hyosung , so it may not be as exclusive as we think on the updated part, just the U part made for hyosung to fit our bikes. I have a suspicion Suzuki may still be using KYB shocks (as they did since the early SV & GSX days but different mountings & heights due to swingarm clearance , ours has a narrower clearance!) – the 07′ shock was overall better built but exclusively for 250R , i’ve not seen yet another bike use that shock.
Don’t change anything on the current shock right now , but keep an eye on the U-bracket , and improve it when the time comes. Spring position will not matter as long the big 2x nuts squeeze the spring more for a stiffer ride or loosen for a bouncier ride.
I’ve leaved over the years , that a slightly stiffer setting is best on these 180 kg bikes. I never felt comfortable riding even on the loose setting, the handling was just risky in the rainy roads.