Kiwi Suspension Solutions

[Robert Taylor]

Official right now is that ''KIWI SUSPENSION SOLUTIONS'' is up and running, formerly Crown Kiwi Technical. Same faces, same infrastructure and premises, new trading name.
The very biggest single reason for the name change is that the name was found to be too similiar and therefore confusing with our sister company Crown Kiwi Enterprises ( CKE ) and it had therefore been our intention to do a name change for some time. We also think the new name resonates with the market and easily identifies what we do. I.e affordable, lower cost through to top shelf suspension solutions for all budgets and riding codes.
Stationery, vehicles and cyberspace ''signature'' are slowly being changed over. Another small but ultimately despicable factor that perhaps shouldnt go unmentioned is that sometime ago when we went to register CKT as a domain name for a website we found that it had already been registered by a small competitor in our field. Whilst this practice is not illegal it serves as a timely reminder to business people in general that unethical and ( frankly ) insightful behaviour always lurks like a malignant cancer!
We continue on in offering our services, most of our customers being everyday road riders who wish for a much improved level of both ride comfort but also control on our challenging roads. On the road race tracks look out for the riders we closely support, Stroud, Bugden, Shirriffs, Cole, Frost, Fitzgeralds, Skatchill, Charlett, Hassan, Williams, McGrath, Holmes and many others knocking on the door of local fame.
A big thanks to our past, present and future customers

[Mental Trousers]

A good move. I could never quite reconcile Crown Kiwi to what you do. CKE have always been wholesalers that people dealt with through the bike shops, whereas CKT are very much public facing.

[F5 Dave]

Makes the Acronym rather close to a popular saying. You could have added an 'i'


. . . & thinking about it worn outlandish costumes & lurid facepaint at race meetings, although Gene Simmons probably would sue you sideways.
- be a nice bit of colour in the pits though. + seeing you kneel down to adjust clickers in 4" platforms would be worth a laugh.

Hope you haven't got excessive CKT fork stickers stockpiled. Have you considered a sticker upgrade program:psst:? Think of the extra revenue!

[wayne]

k...... seems the way to go in suspension

[Robert Taylor]

Makes the Acronym rather close to a popular saying. You could have added an 'i'


. . . & thinking about it worn outlandish costumes & lurid facepaint at race meetings, although Gene Simmons probably would sue you sideways.
- be a nice bit of colour in the pits though. + seeing you kneel down to adjust clickers in 4" platforms would be worth a laugh.

Hope you haven't got excessive CKT fork stickers stockpiled. Have you considered a sticker upgrade program:psst:? Think of the extra revenue!

We deliberated about an 'I' after the 'K' but only for about 5 seconds. Because of all the implications you detailed.

[Robert Taylor]

k...... seems the way to go in suspension

Not much evidence of that, any suspension that is imported also has to be properly looked after.

[merv]

So are you going to change your avatar on here pronto?

[Pussy]

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This is what Taylor looks like now.
True story!

[thebaron]

Is it not also true that a piston was stroking in another set of forks?

[Robert Taylor]

Is it not also true that a piston was stroking in another set of forks?

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[Padmei]

After finding your name taken by someone else are'nt you worried your new name may be mistaken by another established business

http://www.yss.co.th/

[HenryDorsetCase]

We deliberated about an 'I' after the 'K' but only for about 5 seconds. Because of all the implications you detailed.

Plus Gene Simmons would sue your arse.

Best of luck with it.

[vifferman]

I've now had my front suspension fettled by CKT, and the rear shock by KSS, and they are well matched! :yes:
Tested 'em on the Forgotten World Highway, and am very pleased. :scooter:
Thanks, Dr Bob! :niceone:

Details:
The front forks are standard VFR800 Showa fare, but with Ohlins springs and oil, Racetech gold valves and shim stack, and CKT optimising (checked for concentricity and whatnot). They were actually fettled twice: the first time, they had 0.95kg/mm Sonic Springs in them, and damping appropriate for this, but it was way too stiff so they were resprung ad reworked to match.
The rear shock was replaced several years ago with an Elka with a 900lb spring and remote reservoir to save $250 over an Ohlins (a mistake). Last week, Dr Bob decided that since the shock tube was similar to an equivalent Ohlins, he could "Ohlinsise" it. So, the internals were almost completely replaced with an Ohlins piston and shim stack, and Ohlins oil. It now perfectly matches the front, and is enormously more compliant and infinitely more responsive to adjustment. Just tweaking the preload makes a huge (previously little) difference, and a single click on the rebound or compression adjusters also effects change (previously several clicks were required, and I couldn't tell if the result was being made in the appropriate direction).
The Wife-Pillionist-Porcupine-Accountant was very pleased with the result, and tellingly, also (like myself) very happy with the invoice.:2thumbsup

[hayd3n]

are these worth buying??
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/tez711/Cimg0981.jpg

[F5 Dave]

Well clearly a pair of good condition Ohilns forks, but I can't see you mounting modern radial calipers to those, so would have to be on a nostalga build.

[Katman]

are these worth buying??


No, they look forked.

[wayne]

looks like they need revalving to me

[nzspokes]

The rebound will need some work.

[BMWST?]

The rebound will need some work.

no rebound without springs

[hayd3n]

just a bump for these guys
im awaiting delivery of some Ohlins fork springs
:Punk::Punk: cheers Rober Taylor
has been a pleasure doing buisness

[rebyl]

Robert fitted a set of Ohlins on my 2011 Road King on Tuesday, excellent service and very knowledgeable. The difference in the bike is amazing, not only the comfort but also in handling and especially corning lines a ride height in the corners. On my trip to New Plymouth I was touching down on all corners on Mt Messenger....as these big old buses do, on the return trip I had to try really hard to get it to touch down and it did that only once....and yes I was pushing it in the corners. Much smoother and safer ride. Thank you KSS

[old slider]

After being pointed in the right direction for sorting out my W650 and sidecar with suspension issues by a thoughtful KB member who also gave me the link etc I saw an eye catching advert inside the cemetery circuit Program yesterday, this helped reinforce who I will be seeing to do the required work.

As an aside, KSS "Kiwi suspension solutions" with their photo showing the rear end of a Fat Bob in their advertising reminded me to also see what improvements can be made on my Fat Bobs suspension, hopefully without having to remortgage the home.

[pritch]

As an aside, KSS "Kiwi suspension solutions" with their photo showing the rear end of a Fat Bob in their advertising reminded me to also see what improvements can be made on my Fat Bobs suspension, hopefully without having to remortgage the home.

Robert would have been in Wanganui with his service unit looking after his Ohlins customers. He'd have been busy but might have been able to spare enough time to answer sensible questions from a potential customer.

This is a busy time of year for him as he attends the major race meetings. Once things slow though he will have more time. He isn't *that* far from you either.

[old slider]

Robert would have been in Wanganui with his service unit looking after his Ohlins customers. He'd have been busy but might have been able to spare enough time to answer sensible questions from a potential customer.

This is a busy time of year for him as he attends the major race meetings. Once things slow though he will have more time. He isn't *that* far from you either.

Thanks Pritch, Yes I will wait until the main meetings are done and dusted, My mate working on my chair body has been racing F3 and of course Stento who built the chassis is always busy, especially with that impressive #351 classic sidecar he built and with two of his kids either piloting or swinging I keep well away until it quietens down.

[Gremlin]

This is a busy time of year for him as he attends the major race meetings. Once things slow though he will have more time. He isn't *that* far from you either.
Yeh, damn those selfish racers! I need another service on my Ohlins, but haven't spoken to him yet, knowing now is not a good time :eek:

Ah well, will contact him in the new year...

[jellywrestler]

i visited him at his shop today for the first time, a very impressive setup and selection of parts too

[nzspokes]

I have bought a few items from him and got advice which has always seemed right.

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[Blackbird]

Robert is also the NZ agent for UK-made Nitron shocks. They're cheaper than Ohlins but still a high quality unit. I bought one from Robert for my Street Triple and it was set up perfectly. Will also fit one to my GSX-S if I keep it.

[nzspokes]

Robert is also the NZ agent for UK-made Nitron shocks. They're cheaper than Ohlins but still a high quality unit. I bought one from Robert for my Street Triple and it was set up perfectly. Will also fit one to my GSX-S if I keep it.
I think they are better than Ohlins. Finish and how they work. I must get round to selling the one I have at home.

That new street would be the go for you?

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[Blackbird]

I think they are better than Ohlins. Finish and how they work. I must get round to selling the one I have at home.

That new street would be the go for you?

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I'd be really interested in the 800 Street Triple or possibly the 1200 Bonny but my Chief Executive wouldn't be happy :no: We have two 70th birthdays and a celebratory trip through the USA to plan for 2017.

[AllanB]

I quite like the way Triumph have moved the numbers from 675 to 765. It will be interesting to see what a difference the 90cc make, though it is reported as quite a different motor not just a bore and stroke.

Personally from a marketing point of view I think they should have popped out to a number starting with a 8 as the 8-900cc market is where it is at presently. They will still have the 'little' bike.

[Blackbird]

If they can keep the weight down, it will be quite a weapon as the sport version is reputed to deliver 125 bhp with a very flat torque curve as per the 675. I just loved my 675. I don't dislike my GSX-S 1000 but it just doesn't thrill me like the Triple did. It just feels a bit bland, despite the horsepower and traction control.

[F5 Dave]

Enjoying mine. The relentless increase in capacity just brings new reasons to add weight. I'm so over weight.

[AllanB]

Enjoying mine. The relentless increase in capacity just brings new reasons to add weight. I'm so over weight.

It's across the board interestingly. Look at the 1200cc adventure bikes, Harleys exceeding 1800cc the '900' or thereabouts is back.

I;m finding my 850 Ducati about perfect for my riding - goes silly mad if you twist the right wrist, light, even economical (WTF) and brakes like a mad bitch.

[F5 Dave]

Enjoying mine. The relentless increase in capacity just brings new reasons to add weight. I'm so over weight.


Now I reread this it sounds like a cry for attention. Does my bum look fat in this?(sob):(

[HenryDorsetCase]

Enjoying mine. The relentless increase in capacity just brings new reasons to add weight. I'm so over weight.

well go for a run and stop eating sugar.

Also, if you mean lardy motorbikes then yes. I'm with you.

[old slider]

Really enjoying the bike after KSS did their magic, a totally different ride, no grimacing waiting for the usually hard kick up the RRRss when hitting the big bumps, no front forks diving or trying to snap wrists crossing rail tracks etc.

Cheers Robert and team for being fast, efficient and knowing exactly what your doing.

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[Mike.Gayner]

Got within a ball hair of buying a Nitron shock for my Speed Triple from these guys....in full fairness he disclosed that prices would be going up in the new year and I foolishly didn't pull the trigger at the time. I really should just go ahead and get one, I've heard nothing but great things about both Nitron and KSS.

[AllanB]

Got within a ball hair of buying a Nitron shock for my Speed Triple from these guys....in full fairness he disclosed that prices would be going up in the new year and I foolishly didn't pull the trigger at the time. I really should just go ahead and get one, I've heard nothing but great things about both Nitron and KSS.

Before they go up again .......

[mulletman]

Got my Nitron NTR-R3 back in March for $1495 , price came down cause of Brexit :2thumbsup

Getting the front end done now... springs , valves etc :yes:

[F5 Dave]

Best time to buy is now because the sooner you do the longer you enjoy. Both my Triumphs have been supremely improved.

[Dogboy900]

KSS put a Nitron NTR R3 shock on my Fireblade and revalved the front with Racetech gold valves earlier this month. Huge difference to the bike, and Robert was awesome to deal with. Good communication throughout and excellent service when I went up there to get the work done. Pricing was very reasonable too.

I would not hesitate to recommend them :)

[Navy Boy]

I'm just in the process of booking a time to take my MV F3 675 into them to get both ends sorted out. It's good to see so many positive recommendations on here for their services. I'm looking forward to seeing what a difference it'll make to my little Pepperami.

I'll report back once the changes have been implemented.

[GrahamA]

Are you wanting to get your MV more comfortable for road use?