Ducati Monster Forum

Quick question, Who have u used and who do u recommend for suspension work in Sydney?

Cheers Clint

haven't use him but its meant to be THE place

http://www.zenodamper.com.au/ (http://www.zenodamper.com.au/)

 I was recommended SOS Suspension in Penrith, but I haven't been their yet myself.

Jim Gunn (Zenodamper) did the suspension on my Monster ... he seems to know what he is doing ... "it's just maths" he says. Does seem a little eccentric in the 'mad scientist' kinda way - but easy to talk to.

Others have used Teknic Racing out Penrith way and Terry Hay's Shock Treatment out at Wallacia.

You're not wrong Betty, Zenodamper aka Jim Gunn is very much the man scientist, i know he is good and i was talking to him about suspension for the 620 way back until he got bored with me and didn't reply and longer.

Since then my bike was sorted, very quickly by Technik and has been great ever since.

I've used Terry Hay's, can't say I was completely happy with the result, long story though.
Also Frank Pons at BikeTec who is in the south west (Campbelltown area) plenty of choices, Frank used to do work for the moto GP circus back when they were 500cc.





                             Mmick

ive used Terry Hay and Teknik at penrith ...both Good ...but any future work goes to Terry....i had a good experience with him and the work he did.........one big advantage is that he is happy for you to stay and have a cuppa and watch while he does the work ...i found it fascinating and it convinced me that pulling suspension down is way past my mechanical knowledge........but on all bikes it has made a measurable difference ...........regards  [thumbsup]

Got a Wilbers (german) rear shock at SOS. Best thing i ever did!Big Irish dood totally dedicated to racing suspension .Tuned it for my specs . The back end , so solid and planted especially under power  ;)

If you want no-bullshit advice, talk to Shaun at D-Moto.

I took the 696 to him. We discussed all manner of options. Ended up just setting the sag properly, and agreed that I'll race it as is (the forks weren't that far wrong, and we think the shock will work okay).

Of course, if I had have wanted to have gone "all out", he could have accommodated me.  But, I respect his advice (and saved a fortune)!

http://www.dmoto.com.au/ (http://www.dmoto.com.au/)

[thumbsup] Certainly no bullshit.. Those guys are brilliant at all things Ducati related.

thanx guys!!

ive called a few of those so far. most all seem fine and all very similarly priced. its a toss up between brandname springs like zeno/terry hay use and the in house jobbies like teknic/racetec. im kinda leaning toward brand name but not really sure if theres a valid reason.

then i have to decide wether to re-spring and re-valve or just re-spring. im no racer, yet i do like spirited road rides, so im not sure if its worth the extra 600+ to revalve the front and back on top of just respring. hmmmm :-\

any advice welcome. regardless ill have to think some more, i think.

You might want to remind us of your bike ... M800?

If so and your components are stock the re-valving options could be limited and/or expensive.

interestingly im being told various things, locally im being told i have non adjustable showa forks which can be easily revalved. but on this forum im being told i have the not easily/bordering on non revalveable marzocchis. but regardless, i got a good deal on some 999 forks and rear showa with adjustable link so they are what i am going to respring and possibly re-valve for the m800. any idea if the valving in these will be so bad on the monster? or is it just to gain that final 5% of confidence in the suspension?


little update, i also have gathered an s2r 5 spoke front wheel and a matching 5 spoke dss rear wheel that will go on at the same time as my new clip-ons and a pair of 999 master cylinders (little work involved in making those fit). and i want to repaint my spare tank and another seat cowl as soon as i can put my finger on the right colour.. so many changes to come over the next three months of my RTA enforced no ride period. should keep me busy  [thumbsup]

Cheers Clint

I suspect that the valving will be a lot better ... but no doubt could be improved by the gurus. Springs will be your issue, they will need to be changed.

Why do you want to revalve your Showa kit?  I did 999 rear and 998 front (both Showa) on my 695, with stock valving and new ohlins springs, and the improvement is sensational.  The compression and rebound circuits keep up with the new springs with no issues, so I can't see any reason to revalve.

i dont want to revalve really, just the suspension places are trying to tell me i should. even when i tell them im no racer, they are pushing the sale. i didnt have any idea of the suitability of the sbk valving to the monster, thats why i ask ppl like you guys for a non-sales person opinion.  ;)

sounds like no revalving then. Thanx.

the other thing i dont entirely agree with is the 250 to service forks. to service forks are they pulling them down completely and rebuilding with new seals/oil? that seems a bit excessive and unnecessary. i think im best off to just replace the oil and check the main seals for leaks while im at it. that'l only cost me max $30 and a little skin im sure to knock off on something. any opinions on that would be wonderful.

Cheers Clint

How many shades of Black are there [roll] [roll]

$250 ain't to bad to service the forks as oem seals are or were $20 each plus dust seals (not sure the price on those)

And if you do it your self change the seals beacuse sure as anything they will leak  a week after you reasemble them murphys law or somthing :'( :'(

 

my current tank and cowl are black so any shade of black would be a waste of my spare tank.  [thumbsup]
was thinking the titanium silver colour of the s4rt could be good.

with concern to servicing forks, its only about 50-80 dollars more to re-valve the forks at the same time. so that puts me in a position of paying for them to be re-valved or replace the springs myself. i think ill do it myself, should be fun.  ;D

That was what I was going to query ... the 'extra over' cost for valving while they are in there could be (marginal) money well spent - otherwise you may later question yourself 'yeah its good but could it have been better?'

If you are going to do the work yourself though it is a whole different value equation.

if yer in syd i can help you out with your forks - I made a tool to help change the springs.

If you're changing the springs, it's zero work to replace the oil.

We wouldn't have expected anything less.  [bow_down]  [bow_down]  [bow_down]

that would be awesome! ive never pulled apart a set of forks before, so having someone that has before would help a lot. the forks are still in transit so once they get here and the springs too ill pm you.

Cheers Clint