Who does suspension tuning in Auckland?

[Zamiam]

Yes I know it's be asked before and I have done a search but Fastbikegear aren't doing it any more and my email to apinz@slingshot.co.nz bounced as unknown address. I have purchased rear shocks, new front springs, ricor intimators and RSD preload adjusters and want some professional help to install and get the sag/preload etc. done correctly. Yes I know I could piss around with it myself to try and get it right but I don't really have the gear to do it (no lft, vice etc.), the expertise to do it comfortably or the time to f^&k around until I get it right (I'd rather pay a pro to do it and be present so it's setup for me). I also need to find a source for Amsoil Shock Therapy # 10 oil. Any suggestions/recommendations?

Thanks

[Blackbird]

I understand that Restorace at Westgate are pretty good - did a rebuild on a track bike for a mate. Www.restorace.co.nz. They're next door to Riderskills rider training in an industrial unit just off Westgate drive.

[Zamiam]

Thanks blackbird, i'll see if they will allow a Harley to soil their workshop

[Zamiam]

Nope, doesn't work on Harleys.

[Maha]

That bloke Tim.

[pritch]

Yes I know it's be asked before and I have done a search but Fastbikegear aren't doing it any more and my email to apinz@slingshot.co.nz bounced as unknown address. I have purchased rear shocks, new front springs, ricor intimators and RSD preload adjusters and want some professional help to install and get the sag/preload etc. done correctly. Yes I know I could piss around with it myself to try and get it right but I don't really have the gear to do it (no lft, vice etc.), the expertise to do it comfortably or the time to f^&k around until I get it right (I'd rather pay a pro to do it and be present so it's setup for me). I also need to find a source for Amsoil Shock Therapy # 10 oil. Any suggestions/recommendations?

Thanks

Amsoil has a good reputation but their presence in NZ seems less than comprehensive. Amsoil NZ Ltd is in New Lynn, if they haven't got the particular grade you want they may be able to get it. On the other hand they may want you to buy 50 gallons?

Good luck with your quests.

[skippa1]

Nope, doesn't work on Harleys.
Really?.......fuck.......piss poor

why would they have some fucked up rule like that?

[haydes55]

Really?.......fuck.......piss poor

why would they have some fucked up rule like that?


Their motorcycle lifts might not be rated to handle the weight of a small car. They mightn't have a full set of imperial tools.

[nzspokes]

Their motorcycle lifts might not be rated to handle the weight of a small car. They mightn't have a full set of imperial tools.

Harleys have suspension?

[Gremlin]

Harleys have suspension?
Some are air suspension actually... Might explain why they can't go around corners :confused:

Zamian, I know you asked for Auckland, but in terms of knowledge of suspension, you may want to widen your field. See if Robert Taylor in New Plymouth would work on it. In terms of suspension, he has all the tools including shock dyno etc. I doubt you'd find many with more knowledge in NZ

[skippa1]

Some are air suspension actually... Might explain why they can't go around corners :confused:

Zamian, I know you asked for Auckland, but in terms of knowledge of suspension, you may want to widen your field. See if Robert Taylor in New Plymouth would work on it. In terms of suspension, he has all the tools including shock dyno etc. I doubt you'd find many with more knowledge in NZ
Yep, roberts the man. Actually, he did my harley.....:baby:

[Akzle]

out with the cableties faggot.

[Voltaire]

Yep, roberts the man. Actually, he did my harley.....:baby:

did you get to see the shock dyno?, my mate had his suspension done on his airhead racer BMW and never saw it :no:
got a bit of bouncing up and down on the forks and shocks though.

The Ohlins for a BMW are the S36 emulsion type which are for Harleys, seem to be a popular upgrade in the US.

[pritch]

did you get to see the shock dyno?, my mate had his suspension done on his airhead racer BMW and never saw it :no:
got a bit of bouncing up and down on the forks and shocks though.



If you're ordering the standard Ohlins offering for a particular bike Robert would set that shock for your height, weight, and riding style. Doubt he needs a shock dyno for that.

Then again I'm totally guessing... :whistle:

It'd pay to give him a ring, I'm not sure how he'd respond to someone turning up with a lot of stuff they'd bought from somewhere else but there's only one way to find out.

[nzspokes]

If you're ordering the standard Ohlins offering for a particular bike Robert would set that shock for your height, weight, and riding style. Doubt he needs a shock dyno for that.

Then again I'm totally guessing... :whistle:

It'd pay to give him a ring, I'm not sure how he'd respond to someone turning up with a lot of stuff they'd bought from somewhere else but there's only one way to find out.

I doubt he would have a problem with it but he may tell you some truth about what you have bought. All his advice to me has been bang on.

[Voltaire]

If you're ordering the standard Ohlins offering for a particular bike Robert would set that shock for your height, weight, and riding style. Doubt he needs a shock dyno for that.

Then again I'm totally guessing... :whistle:

It'd pay to give him a ring, I'm not sure how he'd respond to someone turning up with a lot of stuff they'd bought from somewhere else but there's only one way to find out.

find out over the next couple of weekends at Puke and HD, but I suspect they will be better than the Icon/Konis.

What is a suspension dyno anyhow?

I got them off RT .:yes:, set up for my weight...how would height come into it?, the track don't care how tall I am...

[Zamiam]

Some are air suspension actually... Might explain why they can't go around corners :confused:

Zamian, I know you asked for Auckland, but in terms of knowledge of suspension, you may want to widen your field. See if Robert Taylor in New Plymouth would work on it. In terms of suspension, he has all the tools including shock dyno etc. I doubt you'd find many with more knowledge in NZ

Funnily enough I'm originally from Taranaki and my Hagons came from KBK in New Plymouth (NZ distributor for them is in New Plymouth as well). Might be a sign I need to go see my Mother who lives in New Plymouth.

Thanks

[vifferman]

I'm not sure how he'd respond to someone turning up with a lot of stuff they'd bought from somewhere else but there's only one way to find out.
Well, my suspension was largely stuff bought from somewhere else, and he was cool with it, but in the end it seemed to be easier and more to work with known bits'n'pieces, so the Showa front forks ended up with Ohlins springs (the Sonics were too stiff), and Racetech bits, and the Elka rear shock ended up with Ohlins internals. Yeah, I wasted a LOT of money, but that's my fault for not just going there in the first place.