Ducati Monster Forum

I found a triple clicker 8987, but i need to order the proper eyelet size for the Duc and the proper valve. Im going to try to get it installed myself and then pay the shop to charge it with gas.

http://www.penskeshocks.com/files/PS-8987WITHCD.pdf (http://www.penskeshocks.com/files/PS-8987WITHCD.pdf)

Is anyone familiar with ordering from them? seems like they have multiple eyelets but im sure if they are a generic fit or not.

Has anyone installed the 8987 on their Monster?

Call them up - they are cool dudes.

As far as upper eyelet length goes, I believe you want what they know as as the 1098 eyelet, which is longer than some and allows proper clearance at the rocker.

You might find it cheaper just to have Penske rebuild/modify that unit for you.

Every shock they sell is built to order.

BK

More info below...

- example of eyelet that is too short:

(http://i49.tinypic.com/34imef5.jpg)

- short eyelet interfering with rocker:

(http://i47.tinypic.com/2po615x.jpg)

- happy longer 1098 eyelet:

(http://i45.tinypic.com/51dok.jpg)

BK

The one i picked up was for a ZX6R. Im not sure how much a full rebuild is , ill call and ask. ive heard they have great customer service. If they have a good flat rate for complete rebuild, ill ship it over to them to avoid the head ache.

This is the shock. its sort of sad looking. Chrome looks good. the rubber bumper is still soft, but is hella dirty. needs to get replaced. im not sure if that green seal is blown or if its just like that.
but got it at more than 75% of retail new.

Yes it seems like the eyelet will interfere! I wonder how much that and the lower eyelet is going to cost me. along with the rebuild...

(http://kuixihe.com/gallery3/var/resizes/My%20Motorcycle/PARTS-FOR-SALE/001-2.jpg?m=1348354532)

(http://kuixihe.com/gallery3/var/resizes/My%20Motorcycle/PARTS-FOR-SALE/002.jpg?m=1348354567)

(http://kuixihe.com/gallery3/var/resizes/My%20Motorcycle/PARTS-FOR-SALE/003.jpg?m=1348354604)

(http://kuixihe.com/gallery3/var/resizes/My%20Motorcycle/PARTS-FOR-SALE/005.jpg?m=1348354672)

(http://kuixihe.com/gallery3/var/resizes/My%20Motorcycle/PARTS-FOR-SALE/006.jpg?m=1348354705)

Penske's rebuild prices are very competitive - plus they have every possible spare and fixit part on hand.  Just do it.  You'll get it back properly valved for your application and with a dyno sheet record.

I see now the "eyelet" is actually the lower part, and the upper part in my pics is termed the "body cap."

BK

ill need both. im hoping i dont have to spend more than $250 in parts and labor to get her tuned up. Penske list their rebuild at $125.00

Im going to chat with then and see if they can throw in the labor for free since all those parts are coming off anyway. If not ill buy them and install them, then send it off for the rebuild.

BK,

Did you get that shock recently or quite a while ago?

Had the shock a few years now - winter 2008 I think.  I recall that there were a few of us that got the wrong body cap because Penske apparently didn't correct their monster specs in a "timely" manner.

BK

did you get the hose and fittings from them? or did you get them elsewhere? this shock has the straight fitting with a 8 inch hose.

OK, yeah, it was April '08 when I got burned by that.

I got the whole thing from Penske.  Srtraight fitting might be OK depending on the "clocking" of the fitting and whether or not you have the black plastic oil recovery unit in place.  90 degree fitting gives more mounting options.  Easy for them to change during rebuild if necessary.  Notice I had them change mine when they changed the body cap.

BK

cool, ill ring them up on monday and get a price quote. im excited.

Think through your layout very carefully before you talk specifics with Penske.  YOU will have to decide where everything goes.  Unlike Ohlins they are very much a custom shop and can do it up any way you want (and that's both good and bad).  Below is how I rigged mine, but your remote compression chamber probably has a top fitting, so with a shorter hose you'd probably mount on the opposite rail for example.  Lots of options.  Again, try and lay it out in advance and check clearances.

BK

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2db78eb.jpg)

yep.  That's what I have.  Mine did require adjusting the elbow; as shipped the hose went in an inappropriate direction.

It works fantastically.  Get a sock for it.

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg216/mikesixtysix/blackfog/IMG_3457.jpg)

Got mine from Lindemann Engineering...  Jim knows Penske shocks very well.

http://www.le-suspension.com/ (http://www.le-suspension.com/)

Jim died last year, his business partner Ed Sorbo is running it now.

That's a shame...  he really went the extra mile with the setup on my shock, was a great guy to talk to.

Always sad to hear someone who has high praises go.




I called up Penske. Apparently the 636 shock is too long, even with the adjustments, ill need to replace over $500 in parts [bang]. So the shock is pretty much useless to me. So Before i even got it, i need to sell it. I'm sure i can get back what i paid maybe even more. time to sign up for SVrider.com and some kawasaki forums.  >:(

I think with those funds ill just pony up for a double clicker.

Bummer!  But realistically, off the track I don't think you'll be missing out on anything but bragging rights with a double-clicker.

BK

I was looking foward to the triple clicker only because of the variability of the road conditions here in NYC. but im sure ill find a happy range for a double.

Because of the 1" extra length i will need a new shaft, body, body cap and eyelet  and spring. Lets not even talk about pricing!

The double clicker is only $875 and the Triple is $1195. Is there any real benefit to having that high speed and low speed comp damping on the street?

I got the shock today, was going to clean it up and throw it on the SVrider forums (shock fits the SV650, per Penske)

I was thinking, its going to cost $575 in parts and $125 for labor. Thats $700. A double clicker is $900. I am really only spending $100 more than a double to get a triple if i keep this and send it for the build. Whereas a stock triple clicker is $1100.

What do you guys think? I might be able to strike a deal with them if they keep the parts.

I'm sure after Penske goes through it it'll be just as good as new, and you won't have to hassle selling a used shock.  Course there could be unforseen expenses with the changeover (new spring?) but in a cosmic sense it's the right thing to do.  It's got your name on it.  Now, I don't think many people can take advantage of hi/lo speed compression adjustability for a street bike, but there are no drawbacks to having it there.

BK

Well the official quote is about $700 bucks. Not worth it. Eitherway, I sold the shock.

Do you know if Penske charges tax? they said I would have to pay NYC tax!!!!  :o  (8.975% i think or 8.795%  :o or at minimum PA tax at 6%). I might go with LE if they dont tax!

I think the triple has more value in the end. If I ever get rid of this monster, i could easily convert it over to a 999 series bike.  its too long for a 1098.

Regardless of who you order it from, the build request will go to Penske and it will ship from there.  At least that was my experience.  Go for best total price.  Can't help on your tax question.

BK

really, whats the point of going through LE then?

For you?  Perhaps a tax break.

For a random customer?  Possibly pre-purchase advice, fitment knowledge, etc.

For a local?  Setup and support (can be a big factor).

BK

Ill just give em a call. the Penske guy was a tech and didnt really know the exact tax things. Penske is local to me...sort of. they are in PA. So it would be easier to just do it that way.