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Do I shell out nearly £300 for an OE Honda unit? |
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Do I shell out £250 for a Hagon unit? |
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Do I source a Police HD unit? (no idea where from) |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject: ST1100 Pan European rear shock |
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Rear shock on the Pan is feeling decidely boingy today...
Do I JRTFT?
Do I shell out nearly £300 for an OE Honda unit?
Do I shell out £250 for Hagon
Fit HD spec unit
Other (sensible!!) suggestion
Now I am leaving Monday, so any solution has to be workable in that time - i.e. Maxton would be out of the question... _________________
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SkateKitten Drag Racer
Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 578 Location: Surrey
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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What about getting it refreshed or whatever with a company like KAIS? I don't know if KAIS can do the Pan, my OH was certainly impressed with what they did to his GSXR 600 K1.
I've had a hagon shock before and whilst it did do what it was supposed to do (lower the bike) it also made the bike un-rideable for me. I do know other people who have been happy with their hagon shock. _________________
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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SkateKitten wrote: | What about getting it refreshed or whatever with a company like KAIS? I don't know if KAIS can do the Pan, my OH was certainly impressed with what they did to his GSXR 600 K1.
I've had a hagon shock before and whilst it did do what it was supposed to do (lower the bike) it also made the bike un-rideable for me. I do know other people who have been happy with their hagon shock. |
ahhhh these people http://www.kais-performance.com
on the blower to them now...
Cheers SK _________________
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PJ_DJ Son of Athos
Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Posts: 3179 Location: Da Cronx
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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10 pints of Guinness and a vindaloo with extra Chilli's, lose a stone over night hence reducing weight on said shock
Actually, check your panniers.......................
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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PJ_DJ wrote: | 10 pints of Guinness and a vindaloo with extra Chilli's, lose a stone over night hence reducing weight on said shock
Actually, check your panniers.......................
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I'll take it out for a spank aprés work and see how it is, probably all in the mind tbh.
Mind you it's a 42,000 mile ten year old bike, so perhaps time to bite the bullet and spend some dollar on it _________________
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Baloo Guest
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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What about the save your money and wait for the Honda VFR 1200 coming out at the end of the year option! - according to the Honda guy at P&H this morning.
Go for a new shock with an upgraded spring to cater for the two up riding. |
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andjel TT Racer
Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 1070 Location: On my way
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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Baloo wrote: | What about the save your money and wait for the Honda VFR 1200 coming out at the end of the year option! - according to the Honda guy at P&H this morning.
Go for a new shock with an upgraded spring to cater for the two up riding. |
you mean there are twins and another one is in the other pannier _________________ Seguy il tuo corso el lashi di lagente
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GT Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: ST1100 Pan European rear shock |
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biggus wrote: |
Fit HD spec unit
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I do not think there is such a thing!
Re which of the others to fit, I think depends on how long you keep it, cheapest if outing it soon or the best you can afford for longevity! _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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Baloo wrote: | What about the save your money and wait for the Honda VFR 1200 coming out at the end of the year option! - according to the Honda guy at P&H this morning. |
Ahhhh the Honda rumour mill... depends where you go....
Dobles and Tippets mention it as a VFR1000... and as you point out P&H say it's 1200.... so the excitement will build and the end result will no doubt be a disappointing fugly 900cc V3 version of the DN01 with 4bhp hydro-electric/solar powered, belt drive 3 wheeled and CV transmission POS, not that I am sceptical about Hondas concept to reality ability at all
I work 10 mins round corner from P&H could have met you for a coffee
Baloo wrote: | Go for a new shock with an upgraded spring to cater for the two up riding. |
Top plan, but where to get one off the shelf? Kais are Ohlins dealers and were sceptical about availability of one....
I'll take it out for a spank this evening and see if it was just one of those things caused by the undulations of the road being in tune or rather out of tune with the damping. _________________
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wivvy's dad Cabbage club member #3
Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14655
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: ST1100 Pan European rear shock |
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matttherat wrote: | biggus wrote: |
Fit HD spec unit
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I do not think there is such a thing!
Re which of the others to fit, I think depends on how long you keep it, cheapest if outing it soon or the best you can afford for longevity! |
There is no specific Police shock absorber for the Pan.
The best shock for the Pan is the Fournales shock, but very expensive.
The Merrycans seem to go more for replacement shocks - check out the My-Mc ST forum - sorry I don't have it here, but I have it saved at work, and will post it later Duncs. |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: ST1100 Pan European rear shock |
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wivvy's dad wrote: | There is no specific Police shock absorber for the Pan. |
Ahhh ok, I must have been misinformed in the past - think this came about from comparing mine and Miketigers "escort" pan next to each other - his seemed a little higher up at the back and I'm sure someone mentioned something about having uprated units - but like most of what one hears about the old bill, it's as you & MTR have pointed out it's probably b0ll0cks
wivvy's dad wrote: | Re which of the others to fit, I think depends on how long you keep it, cheapest if outing it soon or the best you can afford for longevity! |
Aye, or JRTFT?
wivvy's dad wrote: | The best shock for the Pan is the Fournales shock, but very expensive.
The Merrycans seem to go more for replacement shocks - check out the My-Mc ST forum - sorry I don't have it here, but I have it saved at work, and will post it later Duncs. |
I have the link already ta Not sure I'll keep it long enough to justify £400 odd for a fornales jobby...!
Will see what the result of tonights spanking show up _________________
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There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
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wivvy's dad Cabbage club member #3
Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14655
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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If you're going to fiddle with anything, make sure it's only the rebound settings. Fully in, then a complete turn out should be your starter for 10.
What pressure are you running the front tyre at? Yes, the front tyre has more of a bearing than you might think on the Pan. |
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GT Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: ST1100 Pan European rear shock |
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biggus wrote: |
wivvy's dad wrote: | Re which of the others to fit, I think depends on how long you keep it, cheapest if outing it soon or the best you can afford for longevity! |
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That was my quote ya bastid, that ol git gets all the credit _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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wivvy's dad Cabbage club member #3
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: ST1100 Pan European rear shock |
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matttherat wrote: | biggus wrote: |
wivvy's dad wrote: | Re which of the others to fit, I think depends on how long you keep it, cheapest if outing it soon or the best you can afford for longevity! |
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That was my quote ya bastid, that ol git gets all the credit |
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GT Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: ST1100 Pan European rear shock |
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wivvy's dad wrote: | matttherat wrote: | biggus wrote: |
wivvy's dad wrote: | Re which of the others to fit, I think depends on how long you keep it, cheapest if outing it soon or the best you can afford for longevity! |
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That was my quote ya bastid, that ol git gets all the credit |
| _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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ninjabob Nuggetmeister
Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 3352 Location: 48.066895,12.862673
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject: Re: ST1100 Pan European rear shock |
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biggus wrote: | Rear shock on the Pan is feeling decidely boingy today...
Do I JRTFT? |
YES - all in the mind at this late stage - been allright up until now ? _________________ "Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it.
Those who don't are doomed to pay it." |
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The Mouse Forum Ferry Spotter
Joined: 04 Dec 2006 Posts: 4904
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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I have no fcuking idea, but don't go for the JRTFT option, if there IS a problem then sourcing a solution in the middle of Spain where we don't speaka da lingo wouldn't be good |
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ninjabob Nuggetmeister
Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 3352 Location: 48.066895,12.862673
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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The Mouse wrote: | I have no fcuking idea, but don't go for the JRTFT option, if there IS a problem then sourcing a solution in the middle of Spain where we don't speaka da lingo wouldn't be good |
Ok - second option - pop into Steve Jordan and ask him to take a look. _________________ "Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it.
Those who don't are doomed to pay it." |
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GT Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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ninjabob wrote: | The Mouse wrote: | I have no fcuking idea, but don't go for the JRTFT option, if there IS a problem then sourcing a solution in the middle of Spain where we don't speaka da lingo wouldn't be good |
Ok - second option - pop into Steve Jordan and ask him to take a look. |
Now there is a top idea! Nice one Bob. _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Eh gringo me make you nice price for el shoko unit ..... _________________
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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tango wrote: | Eh gringo me make you nice price for el shoko unit ..... |
my wallet's still reeling from the good price tyre in Switzerland
Bob, cunning idea re Steve Jordan, however I'm pretty sure they're at Snetterhole from today for BSB. Think tbh I'll just get a new one as I can have it for sat and the old one to get some of the dosh back. I've had no issues as such with the OE so that's the route I'll take I think - the only issues I've had have been down to riding too fast two up. I do however think the damping isn't up to scratch on the one on there so I'll just change the f*ckin thing _________________
www.bigguspicus.co.uk
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
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wivvy's dad Cabbage club member #3
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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biggus wrote: | tango wrote: | Eh gringo me make you nice price for el shoko unit ..... |
my wallet's still reeling from the good price tyre in Switzerland
Bob, cunning idea re Steve Jordan, however I'm pretty sure they're at Snetterhole from today for BSB. Think tbh I'll just get a new one as I can have it for sat and the old one to get some of the dosh back. I've had no issues as such with the OE so that's the route I'll take I think - the only issues I've had have been down to riding too fast two up. I do however think the damping isn't up to scratch on the one on there so I'll just change the f*ckin thing | Check out the forums for details on how to get the blighter off........... |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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I have the haynes book of lies for bedtime reading tonight... Ps. I run standard pressures in the tyres - never had issue before with those. _________________
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Flintstone Del Boy Deer Hunter
Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 3988 Location: .........in another world !
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:05 am Post subject: |
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I would try the hagon shock, as they are only in essex. Doesn't athos sing the praises of hagon ? I've also heard about the spec shock for the pan, think it was just a stiffer spring though. _________________ It's all down to quality of life ! |
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Guppy The Girthmeister
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Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:20 am Post subject: |
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Just ride the fecking thing |
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