Sat, 20 Feb 1999 15:39:06 +0100 - Message No. 5054
From: "Marco Kost"

Subject: suspension iand exhaust info again


hi all,

In German PS 3/99, there was a "tune-up" of Honda´s CBR900RR and 
among other parts they tested some suspension parts.

They recommend as first choice the Ohlins and Technoflex shock, 
Paioli could not be tested because of the loss of oil, and WP is - 
according to them - not as good as the first two shocks. 

As fork springs they recommend Technoflex ones. WP and Hyperpro are 
only second choice.

Of course, this test was on a street bike, so I´m not quite sure, if 
the results can be adapted, but I think a tendency can be recognized.

It seems that the relatively new manufacturer Technoflex produces 
excellent shocks which are worth the money. Surprisingly, WP again is 
not first choice, although they have been rated very good in past 
times.

Another point I want to mention is the always discussed issue of 
aftermarket exhausts and their performance.

On the CBR, they tested several exhausts. The exhausts which are 
streetlegal all suffer from a lack of power. Only few offer the same 
performance as the stock part. Mostly, the quality is less than that 
of the Honda exhaust.

The racing exhausts increased power by a maximum of 4 hp and a little 
gain of torque all over. But: these exhausts are not street legal!!!

So, what I want to say: If anybody wants to buy an exhaust, he should 
not expect too much. As this test shows, only few are worth the 
money.

Again, as the exhausts were tested not on an @, this can only show a 
tendency.

I hope this info is interesting for at least some participants of the 
list.

Ciao,

Marco

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