Hi Nate,
They will freshen up the shock with new fluid, a new sealhead and rubber bumper most likely. That's what I would do, if I were doing it. Those boys know their stuff, believe me. What spring do you have on there now? The 10.5? the shock typically comes with a 9.5, maybe a 10.0 would be right for you. That way you won't have to wind up the pre-load to max just to level out the bike with luggage.
If you want to improve the forks, then get the Ohlins valve kit. I put it in my ST4 this year and transformed the front. Great improvement for not a great deal of money. Gold Valves are older technology, in my opinion and the Ohlins is just better.
The Traxx kit is just what you need. If you have a vice tho', buy some aluminum jaws for it. There are many things you're going to want to use it for, as you learn more and more.
Hey all!! After an uneventful riding season; due to my busted frame and constant traveling for work, I am going to be tearing the 98 st2 down and doing much needed maintenance to the suspension. Bike shows around 45K miles on her now, over 30K on current setup since i bought here a few years back. I have an ohlins on the back, and plan on sending it to their place in Hendersonville for whatever work it needs. Has anybody done this before? They have a form to fill out asking what work I would like done. But I really do not know. I guess I just want them to fix anything wrong and refresh the gas and fluids? I know I have the heaviest spring they offer for my perticular shock; I weigh around 165 now, and very rarely tour with more then myself and whatever I can fit in the side bags. I am going to ask for a different spring be put on. Any suggestions there?
Also, I want to do the forks myself. I have LT's book, but haven't read it in a while. Going to sit down tonight and go over it again to get it fresh in my mind.. Anyone recommend fluid types or such? I was going to buy this kit...
http://www.traxxion.com/forkservicetoolkit.aspx
I am not sure if the fork valves/springs have been upgraded or not; but I have read a few times that most people seem to think the gold valves are not worth the money. Any feedback on that? I remember something about progressive springs?
Thanks,
Nate
98' ST2
Charleston, SC
Jack Ward
'00 ST4 Ducati (New Street)
'00 ST2 Ducati (Street)
'97 748 Ducati (Race) WSMC #383, AHRMA #283
'92 750ss Ducati (Restoration Project)
'63 H-D Panhead (Old Ratbike)
Now in Woodstock, GA, USA
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