stewgnu Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 My Sachs has just emptied itself. Which serves me right for: 1) Saying "I think my bike's fairly sorted now". 2) Claiming that "I think I got a 'good one'". I saw from previous threads that rossi46 fitted a Hyperpro to his machine. Any other suggestions from other UK owners? Due to a new set of tyres and needing new clocks I don't fancy spending on top quality Ohlins or owt... Any input much appreciated. Ta, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasotibbs Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Best budget shock is Hagon as they will build to suit weight/riding style, I may have a Sachs shock if you need to keep mobile for now? Hopefully its in a box somewhere in my mothers garage, let me know and I'll try to find it. Sent from my ZTE Skate using Tapatalk 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBBenson Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Not an owner in the UK, but I replaced my Sachs with a Hyperpro 460. What a difference. Major. They build them to suit as well. I wanted the simplest shock they had. The V11 is complicated enough to own without having some shock with 150 levels of adjustment.....like I would even notice them. Get rid of the Sachs. You will be glad you did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzigray Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Maxton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 @JB I've been looking at the Hyperpro 460 myself, glad to hear you are so pleased with it. Where did you buy yours in the US? @Stew and Paso: Bummer on the sudden failure after you had the decency to compliment your bike in public. Where are her manners? However, it's cool to see the generosity. The Sheffield Brotherhood of the Traveling Sachs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzler Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Plus one on the Hyperpro 460! I turfed the standard Sachs unit when it had about 35 k's on it and it was gone. Very happy with the Hyperpro!!! Cheers Guzzler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBBenson Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 @JB I've been looking at the Hyperpro 460 myself, glad to hear you are so pleased with it. Where did you buy yours in the US? Here: http://www.epmperf.com/hyperpro-motorcycle-shocks.htm I called and gave them my make, model, riding style and weight when geared up. I spend the extra 10 bucks to get a black spring. Took about a week to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I know for a fact that Guzzirider from 'Uddersfield has good experiences with Maxton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thanks JB. FYI - EPM is offering a spring special for about another week. It's not advertised, but over the phone, they told me it's $50 off the $619 regular price, along with a coupon for a free rebuild (which normally costs $279). +$10 black spring + shipping. Smoother roads ahead... The pound has strengthened against the dollar a bit recently. Might be worth a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Cheers fellas, and Extra Cheers to paso! As I'm currently minus speedo + shocker + no m.o.t.... Won't be on the road for a few, I think I'll prob stump up for a Hyperpro unit. £370 on ebay at the mo, seems a fair price. Hagons maybe too budget? So... fitting a new speedotelemotry device... why is this not more simpler? For example: I've been looking at Moorespeedracing.co.uk who have various options for various lovely speedo sensors: Universal cable, Type 'm' cable, magnetics, active non-magnetic... Would there be an obvious hook-up for our v11's at all? Today it rained. But tomorrow it may be sunny + fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 That koso combined guage looks not-so-bad. Would it be a case of fitting magnets or can it be hooked up to the cable ok? p.s. I've emailed maxton too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshguzzi Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 And Maxton do excellent fork re-valving as well, by all accounts (if you're in the money! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 FYI: The Penske 8900E can be fitted to a V11. http://www.guzzitech.com/store/product/penske-racing-monoshocks-8900e/ Backstory - Todd at Guzzitech was busy moving shop and his website said 8900E was only for CARC. I called Penske directly, they said 8900E would not fit the V11. Then Todd called Penske and they figured out that it can be fitted. So... Guzzitech site now lists 8900E as an option for us. Too late for me, since I already placed my order for the Hyperpro. Had I known in time, and for about the same price, I think I would have gone with the Penske. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Well I wanted a Nitron but they don't make them for our bikes. So I too have a Hyperpro on order, hooray, but apparently there's a 4-5 week wait. Booo. Might have to take paso up on his offer of shock-loanage as we're getting some nice sunshine rolling in. (Are you a whisky drinker paso?) Yet again Maxton showed no interest.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi46 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 good choice hope you went for the purple spring..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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