I have a 2005 Transalp (650cc). The front suspension has never given me a problem and therefore I’m still running on the stockers. The Honda rear unit has definitely been an issue – i.e. bottoming-out over rougher ground, road humps, ditches, etc. – BUT in the main only when riding 2-up with a ton of luggage.
Ground clearance is not the best as colebatch (above) has rightly pointed out.
I have, therefore, recently replaced the whole rear shock with a progressive-spring Hyperpro unit, which has solved the problem. Not a cheap alternative though ..
Braided hoses are always a better option IMHO.
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