rear shock White vs Ohlins vs Penske vs ?

I'm running a Penske 8700 series that I got for $650.00 Reg, even found my old invoice...

 

Reg: Maybe some new raingear is up higher on the list?

bang for the buck would be http://heftybrands.pactiv.com/HeftyWastebags/index.aspx

 

I have an Ohlins S46HR1C1LS, best upgrade I have done. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the aftermarket shocks.

This model has remote preload, remote reservoir, compression, rebound, and ride height adjustment. It was about $1100; I think they have one with an internal res and only rebound adjustment for around $800.

 

I like the Penske I just bought, it corners great but I'm still searching for that magic carpet ride as far as bumps go - maybe I don't know how to adjust it very well.

 

Is it sprung and valved for your weight and riding style?

From there the first step is to set your static sag set correctly, then you can start experimenting with the damping settings.

Have a look at this site for more information on suspension setup:
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/motorcycle_suspension/index.html

 

Thanks for the link. I bought it from Lindemann Engineering, I told them my weight and what bike it's for and they supposedly set it up pretty close. It's fine until I hit a big bump or dip - lots where I ride - and it's pretty jarring, but not near as bad as the original POS shock. I need to soften it up some.

 

Soften up the high speed compression if it is a 3 way shock.

Something to keep in mind, suspension is always a compromise. Making adjustments that help in one scenario are going to hurt in another.

 

Dont know if you know it or not, but there is a group buy going on now for ELKA rear shocks for the VFR over at VFRD. Check it out if you would like to.

 

You forgot WP.... Do I need to really get into this now..:biggrin:

 

Currently I have a Wilbers triple clicker with remote reservoir: $720 on a group buy. I also have had a used penske and ohlins and they were both very good also.

I personally think the triple adjustment is worth the extra coin.

 

Good subject; I just put an HO 801 Ohlins on my y2k vfr. So far I have not done any real adjusting on the shock,however the bike seems more stable than it did with the stock unit. The shock has a spring preload adjuster and seperate rebound and compression adjustments. Jeremy what do you mean by a 3 way shock? Anyway the Ohlins seems to be built with alot of attention to detail and as far as I can tell quality seems first rate. Also another reason
for buying the Ohlins was due to them having a good Tech Dept in the US.
EDDIE

 

3way:
Rebound
High speed compression
Low speed compression

vs 2way:
Rebound
Compression

 

I can get you the Ohlins that I listed for $1050. I'll check with my partner for what prices would be on the others tomorrow.

 

I'll check Monday to see if I can get you the Penske 8700 for $650.00...

 

If you can get a Penske with a remote res, 2 or 3 way for $650, that is the way to go for sure, I don't think I could touch that pricing. :yield: