Suspension setup in Auckland?

[Pugcow]

Hey,

Brought a GSXR600K1, need to tweak the suspension, looking for recommendations for a garage to take it to in Auckland.

Cheers,

[tippersv]

http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index.php?main_page=page&id=17&chapter=1

[Grubber]

http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index.php?main_page=page&id=17&chapter=1

Yup ok you already done it. Liam would be my pick also!

[nzspokes]

I would talk to Robert Taylor at KSS. He is in town later in the month.

[tippersv]

I would talk to Robert Taylor at KSS. He is in town later in the month.

where/when/how?

[jellywrestler]

aiden cartwright http://restorace.co.nz/ he's the man that does john ross's suspension, current nz supersport champion on a gsxr600, he'll sort it for ya

[BuzzardNZ]

Anyone recommend a suspension guru in Wellington too?

[Madness]

Anyone recommend a suspension guru in Wellington too?

In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... Kerry Dukie. Providing he's not on a Nasa mission at the time you call, of course.

[BuzzardNZ]

In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... Kerry Dukie. Providing he's not on a Nasa mission at the time you call, of course.

Yeah sounds ideal, but can he sort out a dodgy SV front end ?

[jellywrestler]

Anyone recommend a suspension guru in Wellington too?

bryce buckets and bits


In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... Kerry Dukie. Providing he's not on a Nasa mission at the time you call, of course.
he's in taupo now between moon landings, or uranus more likely...

[Madness]

he's in taupo now between moon landings, or uranus more likely...

I stand corrected, with my feet close together and my back to the wall.

[nzspokes]

aiden cartwright http://restorace.co.nz/ he's the man that does john ross's suspension, current nz supersport champion on a gsxr600, he'll sort it for ya

Good point, Ive heard he is also very good.

[Robert Taylor]

I would talk to Robert Taylor at KSS. He is in town later in the month.

Thats not quite correct, we will only be coming as far as Hamstrung Downs for the odd winter round there, etc. Liam at Fastbike Gear is very good and always calls me when he has stuff that is now not so common. Historically we have a lot of experience with GSXRs and that goes back a lot further than others in the market.

[Robert Taylor]

In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... Kerry Dukie. Providing he's not on a Nasa mission at the time you call, of course.

Yes if you live on and perpetuate BS it comes back to bite you in the end.

[Pugcow]

Cheers for the suggestions lads.

[nzspokes]

Thats not quite correct, we will only be coming as far as Hamstrung Downs for the odd winter round there

I stand, or rather sit on the couch corrected.

[BuzzardNZ]

bryce buckets and bits




Hey JellyWrestler, thanks for the recommendation.

I just got the bike back from Bryce today and I can't believe the difference he made!

He sure knows his stuff and the SV now feels amazing to ride, the difference is like chalk and cheese, it now feels very planted when cornering and just gives me that much more confidence in it's handling whereas before it felt like a bloated whale trying to coax it around corners.

Thanks so much to Bryce, I highly recommend him to anyone who needs their suspension sorted at a good price.

[AllanB]

Hey JellyWrestler, thanks for the recommendation.

I just got the bike back from Bryce today and I can't believe the difference he made!

He sure knows his stuff and the SV now feels amazing to ride, the difference is like chalk and cheese, it now feels very planted when cornering and just gives me that much more confidence in it's handling whereas before it felt like a bloated whale trying to coax it around corners.

Thanks so much to Bryce, I highly recommend him to anyone who needs their suspension sorted at a good price.

Good to hear. So was it a fettle and magic dust sprinkle on the stock units or was there replacement parts involved?

[nzspokes]

Good to hear. So was it a fettle and magic dust sprinkle on the stock units or was there replacement parts involved?

+1. Im a bit interested in this suspension stuff.

I did my own and love it. RT helped with setup advice and some springs.

[jellywrestler]

Hey JellyWrestler, thanks for the recommendation.

I just got the bike back from Bryce today and I can't believe the difference he made!

He sure knows his stuff and the SV now feels amazing to ride, the difference is like chalk and cheese, it now feels very planted when cornering and just gives me that much more confidence in it's handling whereas before it felt like a bloated whale trying to coax it around corners.

Thanks so much to Bryce, I highly recommend him to anyone who needs their suspension sorted at a good price.

was me who opened the gate for ya at bryces!

[BuzzardNZ]

Good to hear. So was it a fettle and magic dust sprinkle on the stock units or was there replacement parts involved?

It was a revalve and service of the stock units, plus he set the rebound, sag and dampening for my weight. I've had it adjusted by 3 other mechanics in the past but with results nowhere near as good as what Bryce was able to achieve.

[nzspokes]

It was a revalve and service of the stock units, plus he set the rebound, sag and dampening for my weight. I've had it adjusted by 3 other mechanics in the past but with results nowhere near as good as what Bryce was able to achieve.

Nice, springs and revalve will be the key.

[pretenda]

What was the ball park cost for the work? Ive just got a SV650 and wile it is only my second bike and a big step up for me so seems alot better then my old bike from everything i have read is that you need to get the suspension looked at to get the most out of the bike.

[BuzzardNZ]

What was the ball park cost for the work? Ive just got a SV650 and wile it is only my second bike and a big step up for me so seems alot better then my old bike from everything i have read is that you need to get the suspension looked at to get the most out of the bike.

I'll just say I was very happy with the price ( not sure if it's appropriate to discuss it on a public forum ).

You could contact Bryce ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/10976-_STAIN_ , Wellington based ) and ask him about it.

[mulletman]

Hey JellyWrestler, thanks for the recommendation.

I just got the bike back from Bryce today and I can't believe the difference he made!

He sure knows his stuff and the SV now feels amazing to ride, the difference is like chalk and cheese, it now feels very planted when cornering and just gives me that much more confidence in it's handling whereas before it felt like a bloated whale trying to coax it around corners.

Thanks so much to Bryce, I highly recommend him to anyone who needs their suspension sorted at a good price.

Thats great results im glad you got there in the end i know its been pissing you off for a while.
So was that the rear AND front re valved ? - i realise thats only part of it..
Anyway happy riding on your 'new' machine.

[BuzzardNZ]

Thats great results im glad you got there in the end i know its been pissing you off for a while.
So was that the rear AND front re valved ? - i realise thats only part of it..
Anyway happy riding on your 'new' machine.

Thanks Mullet, yes it's been pissing me off for 7 years.

Just the front, but the back was set-up for my weight.

[Robert Taylor]

What was the ball park cost for the work? Ive just got a SV650 and wile it is only my second bike and a big step up for me so seems alot better then my old bike from everything i have read is that you need to get the suspension looked at to get the most out of the bike.

Go and see either Brett at Spectrum Motorcycles or Liam at Fastbike Gear. Either will do the best job in Auckland at an affordable price. They will both use Race Tech emulators, not poor quality copies.

[_STAIN_]

Servicin­g all models of Japanese German Dutch Italian Forks and Shock absorbers. Road, Trail or MX.
contact Bryce in Wellington 0274 906 582

http://www.motorcycleparts.co.nz/Suspension_K-tech/Other/Suspension_K-tech_FORK_AND_SHOCK_SERVICING_2014/587#mcnzstocklist

[nzspokes]

Thanks Mullet, yes it's been pissing me off for 7 years.

Just the front, but the back was set-up for my weight.

Gotta say, with an Ohlins and Racetech valves and springs the bike is great. Huge improvement.

[Robert Taylor]

Its relevant to remind everyone that we are the only motorcycle suspension specialists in New Zealand that have a SUSPENSION DYNO, this is set up not only to do shocks but also front forks. We can graphically see the results of external and internal setting changes and when you want to refine a job to the nth degree or are doing something thats very specific this equipment is an absolute godsend.
This gives us a major advantage especially when it comes to modify standard suspension or want to make very specific modifications. NO FLYING BLIND with the dissatisfaction that often leads to
We have a video of this dyno. Go to Youtube and input ''KSS, suspension dyno''
Suspension manufacturers use dynos for development all the time, they also have spring rate testers and vacuum bleeding equipment. It therefore makes sense that a properly / fully equipped suspension workshop will also have such equipment