Suspension Upgrade For 2010 Tdm900 Cartridge Vs Emulator

[Derek]

@ Bjørge, thank you for input and taking the time to reply. Theoretically I think the cartridges should be better than emulators, but I also suspect there comes a point where good quality emulators may just about equal a cheap cartridge. The only advantage then being external adjustments but with a premium of about double the price. If I could find feedback that there is a cartridge conversion which people find superior to emulators I would buy it, especially in view of the external adjusters. 

 

@ Trevini, thank you for the tips. The YSS emulators appear to be about half the price of of the Racetec. As I have been unable to find any feedback on the net for TDM900 cartridge conversions I'm thinking I may go emulators.

 

Is there any further information you could share on your front suspension setup such as your front springs (make/model/rating/linear/progressive), fork oil brand and weight, and your weight with riding gear. Additionally, how did you find the installation instructions from YSS? Were the instructions clear and easy to follow, do you need to modify the forks, were their setup recommendations close to your final configuration? 

 

I like the idea of an Ohlins rear shock. At only 5mm longer the MT09 should be a good fit. Shame they don't make cartridges for the front forks. What model Ohlins rear shock did you get?