I got my GS back from the shop on Friday. Intiminators in the front shocks and a made-to-order rear shock. All in for USD720 plus shipping plus import duty on the rear only...

The end result is a massive transformation. Even with the wrong oil up-front (Dot 7.5 not 5) it feels like a new bike. Thinking about it, the turning is as responsive as a Versys - transitions more fluidly and with less effort. Less give up front when I brake, and yet it feels more solid over bumps. I went over a couple of level crossings pretty hard and it felt great.

I've only done 50 clicks of town riding, but they were fun! Admittedly I have made two changes at one time by modifying my footpegs as well (they were forcing my ankles to rotate back slightly and that makes standing uncomfortable), but all in all, I am totally happy so far.

I might take a day ride next week to find a mix of bends to give it a more thorough test... Dot 5 oil due in a couple of days - will wait till then, quick test, then off on my round the border run...

Cheers.

photos please man!

Can't see much installed...

The better pics are on the ricor site[emoji1]