[Smifff]

I'm starting this thread to try and get a data base of Australian suspension options going.


I have a Nitron R1 rear shock on order from ProMecha in Melbourne, I should have it within two weeks and it is costing about $970 delivered in Brisbane. I will post a review and photos when I fit it.


I ordered an Ohlins from Omnia Racing in Italy about three weeks ago, so far I haven't cancelled it nor have I had an update on availability. Not sure what I'll do with this one yet. It is approximately $750 delivered to Brisbane.


Peter from ProMecha in Melbourne can improve the front by updating the internals, new springs to suit my weight/riding style and says he can include a braking anti dive circuit, approximately $570, I have to remove fork legs and post them to Melbourne.


There is a place here in Brisbane, Suspension Improvements in Slacks Creek, he will upgrade the forks damping for $450, the price goes to approximately $700 with springs. Seems very expensive for springs, it wasn't a great conversation, I'm guessing he was busy, he was saying that the springs will be difficult to change and will require a special tool and therefore the expense. I didn't come away with much confidence. He has already done the damping on a Scrambler but no springs as yet.


What are others doing?
Is there a better option I'm missing?

 

[Feli]

I'm waiting... So far the stock is ok my only complaint is low speed harshness - I'd love for it to be more responsive to little bumps but I guess I'd get that with something vey high end like ohlins.

 

[Smifff]

Andreani fork cartridges fitted today, I've only done about 50k's tonight, more tomorrow.
First impressions are,

front sits higher, possibly 30mm, noticeable,
front is firmer but absorbs bumps much better .

The installer set the sag and the damping to put it "in the ballpark", seems great, a little too firm if anything. The back is now a bit low, lifting the rear will soften the front so should all be good. I'll need to spend some time fine tuning tomorrow.

 

[trebor01]

Mm suspension definitely needs doing as im turning mine into desert sled for us in wa.Got the classic with a termi on so thats for sale as will set fire to panniers ?

 

[14329]

What are others doing? Is there a better option I'm missing?

These blokes in Melbourne (Moose Racing Products; Shock absorbers Euroa ? Moose Racing Products) built me a HAGON replacement rear shock absorber for my BMW R1200C, which was still pogo-ing on its original shock when I bought it from its original owner at the bike's ripe old age of 12 years.

The new shock works like a dream, handling vastly improved - and they took my personal rider's ballast, plus occasional pillion, into account when setting up.

Very fast turnaround, no complaints. Very well priced too ....

 

[Stressfest]

For the money, I couldn't do any better than the M shock. Even with the cruddy exchange rate it was landed for $700 and is fully adjustable. On the forks I'm waiting on the Andreani kit.. should be here next Thurs. It was a toss up between the Maxton upgrade at $550 landed or the Andreani at $700ish, I went the latter for the extra adjustability it offers.

 

[1963wak]

The standard shock works fine it just needs a straight rate spring, I put a 97.5 kg one on mine and it transformed the bike.