Thanks for the big write-up InvisiBill. I'm closer to 10 stone, so I will make sure I get a soft spring that matches my weight.
Based on what you guys have said and what my usual mechanic has said, I think I'll get an after market shock. I like the idea of getting a slight performance upgrade and having something that can be fixed if it goes wrong. I'm planning on keeping my 250R for a long time
