Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 16 to 30 of 30

Thread: Suspension setup in Auckland?

  1. #16
    Join Date
    20th June 2011 - 20:27
    Bike
    Dog Rooter, 1290 SDR
    Location
    Marton
    Posts
    9,851
    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Taylor View Post
    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.

  2. #17
    Join Date
    24th February 2010 - 21:01
    Bike
    2007 Suzuki SV1000s
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    728

    Thumbs up

    Quote Originally Posted by jellywrestler View Post
    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.

  3. #18
    Join Date
    14th July 2006 - 21:39
    Bike
    2015, Ducati Streetfighter
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    9,081
    Blog Entries
    8
    Quote Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ View Post
    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?

  4. #19
    Join Date
    20th June 2011 - 20:27
    Bike
    Dog Rooter, 1290 SDR
    Location
    Marton
    Posts
    9,851
    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    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.

  5. #20
    Join Date
    28th May 2006 - 19:35
    Bike
    suzuki
    Location
    lower hutt
    Posts
    8,221
    Quote Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ View Post
    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!

  6. #21
    Join Date
    24th February 2010 - 21:01
    Bike
    2007 Suzuki SV1000s
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    728
    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    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.

  7. #22
    Join Date
    20th June 2011 - 20:27
    Bike
    Dog Rooter, 1290 SDR
    Location
    Marton
    Posts
    9,851
    Quote Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ View Post
    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.

  8. #23
    Join Date
    7th April 2009 - 15:36
    Bike
    1996 Honda VTR 250
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    31
    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.

  9. #24
    Join Date
    24th February 2010 - 21:01
    Bike
    2007 Suzuki SV1000s
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    728
    Quote Originally Posted by pretenda View Post
    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/me.../10976-_STAIN_ , Wellington based ) and ask him about it.

  10. #25
    Join Date
    10th June 2008 - 15:44
    Bike
    ES XTZ
    Location
    CH-CH
    Posts
    1,377
    Quote Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ View Post
    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.

  11. #26
    Join Date
    24th February 2010 - 21:01
    Bike
    2007 Suzuki SV1000s
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    728
    Quote Originally Posted by mulletman View Post
    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.

  12. #27
    Join Date
    11th June 2007 - 08:55
    Bike
    None
    Location
    New Plymouth
    Posts
    5,053
    Quote Originally Posted by pretenda View Post
    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.

    Ph: 06 751 2100 * Email: robert@kss.net.nz
    Mob: 021 825 514 * Fax: 06 751 4551

  13. #28
    Join Date
    6th April 2007 - 19:10
    Bike
    ZX10R ZZR1100 KLR650
    Location
    Lower Hutt
    Posts
    330

    Authorised K-tech Sales and Service

    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/Sus...#mcnzstocklist
    Authorised K-tech Sales and Service.
    http://www.motorcycleparts.co.nz/Sus...#mcnzstocklist

  14. #29
    Join Date
    20th June 2011 - 20:27
    Bike
    Dog Rooter, 1290 SDR
    Location
    Marton
    Posts
    9,851
    Quote Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ View Post
    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.

  15. #30
    Join Date
    11th June 2007 - 08:55
    Bike
    None
    Location
    New Plymouth
    Posts
    5,053
    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

    Ph: 06 751 2100 * Email: robert@kss.net.nz
    Mob: 021 825 514 * Fax: 06 751 4551

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •