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INTRO THREAD: I just purchased a 2016 Scout non abs, it has 2900 miles. Very nice bike for the price. First thing I noticed was the brake and clutch lever. They’re aftermarket and the kuryakyn brand. Both have a lot of free play up and down. All bolts are tight. I saw a post where...

Before you decide the factory shocks on the scout are inefficient, make sure you adjust them properly! Too many people swapping them out, spending hundreds (actually more like a thousand) to improve something they didn't take the time to try to calibrate properly. Follow these instructions to...

Country roads in Australia in a terrible state. Lots of pot holes, corrugations, tar waves. Experiencing a degree of chattering/patter in downhill corners that have ripples and corrugations . Anyone changed original Chieftain fork springs to Progressive or RaceTech or some other brand? Did it...

I’ve been very curious about this topic and I don’t think it has been touched on much. I’ve seen a few bikes (chief/chieftains) with ohlins front forks. Wondering who is making these triple trees, it’s pretty clear they are not available to the public. I tried to get some info out of D&D...

Hi, as a long distance bad narrow highways traveler I thought to replace the good original suspension front and rear with Hyperpro springs and oil kit. Reminding you I have a 19" front on my Chieftain Limited 2018 It replaces: front fork springs and oil (OEM unknown, Paioli? Fox?) rear shock's...

I recently install new rear suspension on my Bobber. Wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be but now I just need to learn how to tune them. Nonetheless, I seem to have run into a minor complication. Because I use spacers between the frame and the new shocks, the top exhaust no longer fits...

Hey all, I'm thinking about upgrading the rear suspension on my 2019 Scout Bobber to the Progressive 444 but I'm not sure if I'm supposed to go with the 11" or the 11.5"? I want to keep the height of the bike the same as it is stock. Any insight?

I recently bought a 2019 FTR S. I really like the power and handling, however the suspension is overly harsh. Has anyone found a solution for that? I know that there are damper adjustments, but even full out the compression damping feels too stiff to me. Ideas? Also, if there is someone who has...

The shock absorber springs for the Thunder Stroke models are supplied to the OEM by Eibach. UTV ATV Moto Coilover Race Springs & Accessories | Eibach Springs Each spring has a series of numbers on it that indicates it's length, inside dimension and spring rate. It looks like a phone number...

I recently purchased and fitted the Darkscout Suspension Kit from Prop Engineering in Australia. I did the rear springs myself and had the front springs and oil professionally done at a local motorcycle suspension specialist. I thought I would do an in-depth review and follow up with a Youtube...

Is a mono shock design in the Scout's future or is this just a rumor?

Currently looking at the Scout Bobber but the suspension, to me, seems very stiff. Any recommendations on aftermarket suspension that will fit? Have any people replaced their stock suspension on the bobber? Thanks.

Before i go out and drop $1000 on a new setup can anything be done to ease the ride on my scout? Im 145lbs and it feels like I'm feeling every pebble and divit in the road. The rear suspension is set to the factory recommended length, but does not compress at all when I sit on the bike @[email protected]

I have a 2017 chieftain. In addition to the reach seat, I was given three options to lower it in hopes of flat footing it. 1. Adjustable shock 2. Lowering link 3. Air ride Option 3 not in the budget I went with option 1 the Arlen Ness adjustable shock preload to the shortest and 0...

As many here know, I'm a little bit of performance/feature/adjustment junky. I have mentioned my dismay to that aspect when it come to a lack of features when it comes to American bikes.. so many completely overlook this, many forget to realize that often, performance bits can when used...

I'm one of those who has found the Scout 60 suspension entirely adequate. Nevertheless, I'm going to try some Bullit shocks this week, and I have progressive fork springs on order. My hope for the shocks in that they may keep the rear wheel on the ground more firmly over bumpy corners, and so...

I know suspension is a topic that has been beaten to death, but I did a query and did not see much discussion or reviews on the FOX shocks for our Scout. I have been reading post after post and although I would like to get the OHLINS or RACE-TECH, I am concerned my now on order 'Viking Lamellar...

By request, and observation of some folks on the forum, newer to the motorcycle world hesitant to unleash the scouts great potential by doing a suspension swap I will give a quick run through of the switch, As it relates to a swap that has a different over all length shock (most are). For...

Hey folks. I finally got around to getting my Dark Scout classic suspension kit on my bike, and got to give her a good flogging.. First thing to say, I'm pretty Damn sure I've waited longer in line at McDonalds for a McDub, then I had to wait for the kit to come from the other side of the globe...