Street Bike Suspensions

There's one sure-fire way to improve ride quality on your motorcycle and it comes down to the springs and shocks that help cancel vibrations from the road. Street bike suspension options can literally transform your motorcycle from a harsh and rigid ride to something that offers comfort, safety and stability at speed. These improvements are available to everyone with a bike that was built for asphalt, be it road racers or classic American cruisers. Once you’re ready to start wrenching, dive into the basics of bike suspension and get then started on enhancing your own motorcycle’s preload, sag and damping.

Street Settings

Potholes and poorly-paved roads can become nothing more than a minor inconvenience with a properly-adjusted suspension system. Correct set-ups can include progressive shocks and absorbers in the frame, springs and cartridge kits in the fork as well as triple trees to tie it all together. The combination of these parts working in concert will provide street riders with the correct preload and sag for their needs and riding style. You don’t need a pro mechanic in the pits to do this work, either. Truth is, Harley riders are just as likely to improve their suspension as street bike riders looking to improve on-track performance. It’s the former group who has to consider the weight of riding two-up and carrying around gear in saddle bags while racers will look to suspension for such benefits as effective damping.

With the right kits and parts from Cycle Gear, plus a methodical approach to adjustments, you can tune your bike to meet the needs of your riding style. A quick final note: Dirt bikers hucking themselves over motocross jumps have different needs than the ones discussed above; we have a guide for them right here. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to contact our customer service team for additional guidance!