Well seems as next year I plan on much more track work I finally bit the bullet and purchased a Ohlins TTX rear shock, cost me a small African village but I'm sure it'll pay for itself! Plus resale value is very good!
A very very right decision, i don't have the TTX but i do have the Ohlins rear shock for my 954..... i can not describe what a difference it made to my bike, it was like chalk and cheese. I have only added a few things to my bike, but those things have always a tangible difference to the ride or handling of the bike, i tend to steer away from the bling that most others seem drawn too. You will have to give us a full report when its fitted..... who, by the way is fitting it ? I have KAIS service and fit mine, i would say the fitting and set up are important. Good luck with it.
Good question living in the arsehole of the UK Grimsby I struggle with any reputable dealer to set it up will more than likely travel and get it setup at Kai's or similar..
I have heard bad things about Kais from someone who used to work there. I have had my forks revalved at reactive suspension and could not praise Gareth enough. His service and knowledge are second to none. He is a one man band so its Gareth who does the work not some spotty teenager in the back. Have a look at his website and his profile he has a wealth of knowledge (BSB experience) and it was his knowledge after speaking with him on the phone that impressed me so much. He is probably nearer to Grimsby too. Reactive Suspension Motorcycle Suspension Specialists
I am sure Grimsby can not be that bad !!! Whomever you get to do it ensure its right for you before you pay, i had mine done and then they insisted i went out to test ride the bike before i paid..... this should be standard practice when your paying that much for a full service and fitting and set up. Good luck and you will not regret it, i can see any future bikes i get having the shocks and even forks replaced with either Ohlins or something as good..... i have also heard that dumping the standard wheels and getting some of those light weight ones can also have a major difference on the ride !!! My wife will kill me.
