Suspension upgrade question - warning long

[Heath]

Are there any board sponsors that can get springs for me?  I do not even know what size or rate to get.  It seems like everyone tries to keep all of that a mystery.
So far all I am seeing is either I call GP Suspension or I fill out the little form on Traxxion and hope for the best.

[ducpainter]

Are there any board sponsors that can get springs for me?  I do not even know what size or rate to get.  It seems like everyone tries to keep all of that a mystery.
So far all I am seeing is either I call GP Suspension or I fill out the little form on Traxxion and hope for the best.

I would email eric@clubhousemotorsports.com or you can call him @603-393-8945

He sponsors the forum, is a certified Ohlins tech with over 10 years experience, sells Ohlins and race-tech parts, and has a little black book with notes for set-up that he's kept for over 10 years.

He can get you right to where you want to be. Just be honest with him about your and your wife's weight in gear.

Oh...he's my best buddy too. ...but the above is completely accurate.

[MonsterMan1036]

I have an Ohlins 46PRCS Type DU333, that will be going up in the classifieds soon.

It's sprung for a 215lb rider and I would be looking for a around $725.00 including shipping.

Here's motowheels link: http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myProducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1204|Monster&productID=3885&showDetail=1&categoryID=126|Monster%20Suspension&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=1202|Ducati

[Howie]

I have an Ohlins 46PRCS Type DU333, that will be going up in the classifieds soon.

It's sprung for a 215lb rider and I would be looking for a around $725.00 including shipping.

Here's motowheels link: http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myProducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1204|Monster&productID=3885&showDetail=1&categoryID=126|Monster%20Suspension&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=1202|Ducati

This, though an expensive solution is a great one.  Adjust the preload up for a passenger, back down for solo.  Change the spring if needed.

[hackers2r]

How much do you weigh?

[Heath]

@MonsterMan1036   I will think about it.

I am about 215 without gear right now.  I could afford to lose about 20lbs.

[pcv57]

My vote is to do the fork springs, oil, and keep your eye open for a good deal on a used shock. They're out there. I just picked up a used Penske for $350. Since you mostly do commuting, some twisties, and want to do more 2 up riding, sell your bike and pick up a nice ST2. Your wife will like it a lot more than the Monster.

[xcaptainxbloodx]

Since you mostly do commuting, some twisties, and want to do more 2 up riding, sell your bike and pick up a nice ST4. Your wife will like it a lot more than the Monster.

he brings up a good point, occasional twisties and 2 up makes me think ST, Multi or...Diavel

not that the monster cant or wont (the bike is a bit of a swiss army knife) but its really more of an urban/solo bike in stock form

[Heath]

I think the rides with the wife will be an occasional thing. Most of my riding will still be solo.

[Heath]

Well the wife just got told her hours are being cut back at work.  So for now I am just going to do springs.  Then later possibly upgrade to the nicer stuff.  Thanks everyone for your advice.

[stopintime]

Well the wife just got told her hours are being cut back at work.  So for now I am just going to do springs.
....................

She: Oooh, they're cutting back on my hours - I feel worthless

He: Damn, now I won't get my golden motorcycle suspension 

[Heath]

Hopefully this is a minor set back.  Last time they said this she got picked up by another department and was working full hours for them until her department needed her again.

[stopintime]

Hopefully this is a minor set back.  Last time they said this she got picked up by another department and was working full hours for them until her department needed her again.

Yes - I hope it works out for you both

.... and you'll be very happy with the basic upgrade - it's a huge improvement.