Yet another SBK fork mod. (Also my build and other random stuff thread)

Started by freeclimbmtb, July 27, 2012, 03:36:41 AM

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#90
January 31, 2013, 09:41:04 AM
You should also talk to Traxxion Dynamics out of Atlanta about having a Penske done for you (or if you have a shop there that does, by all means, use them).  Penske's are very customize-able as far as amount of features for your budget, and so forth.

danaid

#91
January 31, 2013, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: freeclimbmtb on January 31, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Thats all I ask! [laugh]

I'm looking into alternatives to the go-to M696/796/1100 solution (Ohlins DU-737) as well...not because its a bad solution...but I'm clearly not one that goes with the easy solution.  Actually trying to see if I can find a remote reservoir shock that I can retrofit...I can ask my suspension guy about the GT1000 and see what his thoughts are.  I know my local shop owner rides one.

No worries about thread jacking...I would be the biggest hipocrite on DMF if I got mad about it.



Have you read this thread?

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/42-monster/149665-race-tech-has-suspension-2012-1100-evo.html

I did the Ohlins 737 on my 696 and there was a noticeable difference, mainly from changing the damping from firm twisty riding to soft for freeway riding.

I just bought a monster 1100S and the difference between the Ohlins forks and the 696 pogo sticks are night and day different. The forks are the money for street riding, IMHO.
11' 1198SP  Black
09' 1100S    Red
09'     696.   Red   first Ducati (sold)

freeclimbmtb

#92
January 31, 2013, 02:46:30 PM
Quote from: danaid on January 31, 2013, 02:27:15 PM
I did the Ohlins 737 on my 696 and there was a noticeable difference, mainly from changing the damping from firm twisty riding to soft for freeway riding.

Like I said, its not that I wouldnt be perfectly happy with the DU-737, I just like to do things differently.

Quote from: danaid on January 31, 2013, 02:27:15 PM
I just bought a monster 1100S and the difference between the Ohlins forks and the 696 pogo sticks are night and day different. The forks are the money for street riding, IMHO.

Worth? Not worth?  ...not really sure where you were going with that...
2011 Monster 796 ABS

CW/evotech tail tidy, lightwereks integrated tail light, CRG Arrow bar end mirrors, Duc.ee solenoid eliminator & 696 midpipe, sans charcoal canister, pileon grab bars, Arrow Dark slipons (sans dB killers), Rizoma Zero11's, Rizoma Lux grips, Rizoma rearsets, Rizoma gas cap, 1098R Ohlins forks, IMA Triples, Galfer wave rotors, Brembo radial masters, Rizoma reservoirs, Ohlins DU737, Rizoma bars, 15t AFAM front and 41t supersprox rear sprocket with EK MVXC chain.

danaid

#93
January 31, 2013, 04:48:32 PM
Quote from: freeclimbmtb on January 31, 2013, 02:46:30 PM
Like I said, its not that I wouldnt be perfectly happy with the DU-737, I just like to do things differently.

Worth? Not worth?  ...not really sure where you were going with that...

Excuse my poor writing skills  :)

Yes, the forks made all the difference in the handling, soaking up potholes and bumps while staying at speed. The shock, not as drastic a difference as the forks, but more tunable than the original, plus the springs front and back, set up for my weight.
I have no racing or track experience, just my favorite twisty roads..
11' 1198SP  Black
09' 1100S    Red
09'     696.   Red   first Ducati (sold)

freeclimbmtb

#94
January 31, 2013, 06:40:22 PM
Great to hear it!!  [thumbsup]
2011 Monster 796 ABS

CW/evotech tail tidy, lightwereks integrated tail light, CRG Arrow bar end mirrors, Duc.ee solenoid eliminator & 696 midpipe, sans charcoal canister, pileon grab bars, Arrow Dark slipons (sans dB killers), Rizoma Zero11's, Rizoma Lux grips, Rizoma rearsets, Rizoma gas cap, 1098R Ohlins forks, IMA Triples, Galfer wave rotors, Brembo radial masters, Rizoma reservoirs, Ohlins DU737, Rizoma bars, 15t AFAM front and 41t supersprox rear sprocket with EK MVXC chain.
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