Ok, it’s so hard to be objective with motorcycle suspension! What appeared a great improvement for the Stelvio at first after getting professional advice on the settings still left me wanting better. So as the bike passed 13,000 miles I bought a new rear shock from a one-man suspension specialist in the East of England.
It was built to order for a 95kg rider and is not the top of the range for this manufacturer, not having a remote reservoir nor multiple damping settings. It’s the same length as the original and gives the same static and dynamic sag measurements. No remote preload adjustment either…
This shock from Wilbers is what the Stelvio should have had from OEM. Key difference is the way it handles sharp bumps calmly. No longer do I wince going over motorway seams or sunken drains in poorly maintained city roads. Bumpy road cornering at speed tracks perfectly and comfortably.
Another change I made was from Michelin Anakee to Road 6’s. Much quieter and grip better. In a previous thread I complained about a weird resonating whine from the rear wheel, worst at 63mph. That’s not there with the Road 6, so another small win 
