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Rolandrat,

I have also found that the threads on the TEC dampers tend to gall and require attention. I have also found that if I take the springs off and clean the threads and grease them once or twice a riding season that the threads are surviving (three seasons so far). I do change the preload frequently, as I ride both solo and with my wife. Because we are both small, I found that the stock springs were much too harsh, and dropped the spring rate from 125#/Inch (stock) to 97 #/Inch resulting in a much better ride for us. I increase the preload by 15mm when my wife rides with me.

I'm still trying to learn what the advantages of better shocks are. The Halgon is one I am considering. I'm open to and request suggestions from anyone who has experience and can document an improvement with higher quality shocks. Meanwhile I'm still working with the TEC shocks and find them acceptable for now.

Thanks, Rolandrat, for providing some detail!

Craig

<blockquote data-quote="Gear1" data-source="post: 334492" data-attributes="member: 6303">Rolandrat,I have also found that the threads on the TEC dampers tend to gall and require attention.&nbsp; I have also found that if I take the springs off and clean the threads and grease them once or twice a riding season that the threads are surviving (three seasons so far).&nbsp; I do change the preload frequently, as I ride both solo and with my wife.&nbsp; Because we are both small, I found that the stock springs were much too harsh, and dropped the spring rate from 125#/Inch (stock) to 97 #/Inch resulting in a much better ride for us.&nbsp; I increase the preload by 15mm when my wife rides with me.I&#039;m still trying to learn what the advantages of better shocks are. The Halgon is one I am considering.&nbsp; I&#039;m open to and request suggestions from anyone who has experience and can document an improvement with higher quality shocks.&nbsp; Meanwhile I&#039;m still working with the TEC shocks and find them acceptable for now.&nbsp; Thanks, Rolandrat, for providing some detail!Craig</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Gear1, post: 334492, member: 6303"] Rolandrat, I have also found that the threads on the TEC dampers tend to gall and require attention. I have also found that if I take the springs off and clean the threads and grease them once or twice a riding season that the threads are surviving (three seasons so far). I do change the preload frequently, as I ride both solo and with my wife. Because we are both small, I found that the stock springs were much too harsh, and dropped the spring rate from 125#/Inch (stock) to 97 #/Inch resulting in a much better ride for us. I increase the preload by 15mm when my wife rides with me. I'm still trying to learn what the advantages of better shocks are. The Halgon is one I am considering. I'm open to and request suggestions from anyone who has experience and can document an improvement with higher quality shocks. Meanwhile I'm still working with the TEC shocks and find them acceptable for now. Thanks, Rolandrat, for providing some detail! Craig [/QUOTE]

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