2018 Steering Slop/Loose Tie Rod

[ths61]

Lol,I have no criticisms about your shock selection Willtill, but it does bring up a question I've been ponderin'. Most of the reviews I've read of the Traxxion setup mention being much tighter in the corners, and elmination of the low-speed wobble. But they do all sort of hint at a much tighter/sportier feel. I'm thinking of eventually upgrading my F6B suspension, but I'm leaning more towards Arnott Air Shock in the rear and Progressive monotubes up front, because I'm not looking for tighter or sportier at all. I'm looking for a much more plush ride. Do you have any thoughts to add about the overall comfort of your ride? I gather you're a hard nosed guy who likes to ride in what I would consider extremely cold weather, so we might have very diferent ideals here, but do you have any thoughts about the comfort level of the Traxxion setup?

Sorry for the post hi-jack. If you'd rather answer pm instead of inline, that's fine by me. Only tie-in I can think of is to say that I doubt I'd be thinking about doing this upgrade if I bought the new Wing after my test ride. It seems to do both pretty well. Just once again comes down to longevity/reliability.

Jason

Jason,

I have had the Traxxion system on 2 bikes for 2 different reasons. On my F6B, the biggest improvement was the front end. It got rid of the handlebar vibrations, wandering and holds the lines much better. You will appreciate it even if you are not an aggressive rider. A friend who used to do motocross rode my B and then got the Traxxion system for his full wing. He is a much more aggressive rider than I am and really likes the upgrade.

It also got rid of the anti-dive valve so you have an actual suspension when you need it (when you are braking). I haven't tried the Progressive system, so I can't compare the two.

If I had to do it again, I would probably try the air-system that JimmyTee put on the rear of his F6B. My wife still complains that the F6B's rear end is very harsh (both with the stock and the Traxxion rear shock). I don't think I would give up the Traxxion front end on my F6B.

On my Victory Vision, the biggest improvement was the rear shock which removed the sag and kept the bike from bottoming out. The front probably helped eliminate some sag, but I attribute most of the improvement to the rear shock on the Vision. It was very apparent by just sitting on the Vision before and after the install. Ground clearance was preserved. The front of the Vision did not have the vibration/wandering issues the F6B had.

HTH