Suspension sales and service in Sydney?

[Roaduser]

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

Cheers Clint

[melvin]

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

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

[rendang]

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

[Betty]

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.

[mattyvas]

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.

[monstermick58]

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.





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[hambo]

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 

[gino]

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

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 

[spotcom]

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/

[Wells]

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

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

[Roaduser]

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.

[Betty]

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.

[Roaduser]

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 

Cheers Clint

[Betty]

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.

[suzyj]

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.