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Suspension specialist in western sydney blue mountains area.

PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:02 am
by HeWasANinja
G'day all I was just curious if anybody knows of any good suspension gurus in western Sydney blue mountains area?? I've got a 2009 zx6r and was wanting someone to have a look at it for me... It's my first big bike and I've only been riding it for 6 months... The reason is that I don't think the factory setting is suitable for my weight... I weigh close to 100kg with all me gear on and there's no way that this weight is set out of the factory... I'd have a go myself but as I said it's my first bike with adjustable setting and I don't want to fiddle with it coz I have no idea I'd rather someone with the right tools and knowledge do it.. Any advice would be appreciated thanks...

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:33 am
by smithy5
Only one I know in the Mountains is Terry Hayes. He is at Wallacia, when he is not at the Track. Knows his stuff IMHO.....
http://www.shocktreatment.com.au/aboutus.html
There is another guy at Minchinbury, T J, heard good things about him, but haven't been myself........
http://www.wampit.com.au/TJ-Automotive-and-Motorcycle-Performance---Minchinbury-551971.html

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:21 am
by Glen
Another option is Sean at SOS Suspension in Penrith. He did a sensational job on my tracky. Not cheap but very good.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:14 am
by Nelso
I would take it to Zenodamper after the job he did on Blurr's and Fireyrob's bikes which are both the same model as yours. He will be cheaper than the two mentioned above as well. The only problem is that you need to travel a bit further to get to him.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:17 am
by MadKaw
Yep, I've had work done by all of em over the years..
I'd recommend Zenodamper, followed by Shocktreatment..

Theres one out this way I wouldn't let near my pushy let alone a motorbike... (not mentioned above)

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:25 pm
by tempest
all depends what you would like from the suspension person.

I'd recommend writing down why you think you need a change (i.e. what the bike is doing, track or road riding, budget, etc) and give Zeno an email

http://www.zenodamper.com.au/contact.htm

the suspension tech and rider relationship is a funny thing. it's a bit of try it and see.
some will say just springs, other will say springs and valves and then the next will say dump the oem you must have full carts and new shock!

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:37 pm
by Glen
Why can't we be a Tractor club and all ride around on Rigids..we'd all save a lot of money.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:54 pm
by MadKaw
Glen wrote:Why can't we be a Tractor club and all ride around on Rigids..we'd all save a lot of money.


You mean like Petes tractor or the one you ride...

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:53 pm
by Glen
I was thinking more Hogly Dogly's. My tractor has suspenders :D Not sure about Pete's though

You need to stop fighting it though.... You know it's inevitable :P

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:12 pm
by Phil
Glen wrote:I was thinking more Hogly Dogly's. My tractor has suspenders :D Not sure about Pete's though

You need to stop fighting it though.... You know it's inevitable :P


Its just like the Borg ship Glenno, resistance is futile.........I even here a confirmed sportsbike nut has been riding a certain ZRX that lives in the same house to work ;)

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:35 pm
by hoffy
Just take it to watties....it will cost you a 3 piece feed and some wicked wings... 8)

Suspension specialist in western sydney blue mountains area.

PostPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:42 pm
by HeWasANinja
Thanks all :)