Thu, 11 Feb 1999 15:54:53 +0100 - Message No. 4979
From: "Marco Kost"

Subject: Re: Info tripmaster/suspension/brake's


Hi all,

as Michael Janko already mentioned, there was a test of shock 
absorbers in Motorrad 4/99.

They tested two versions of shocks: one with external tank and one 
without external tank.

Here is the result:

Shocks without external tank, tested on CBR600F ī93:
(I hope restricted is the right word for "eingeschraenkt")

Honda stock - restricted recommendation
Bitubo - restricted recommendation
Paioli - highly recommended
Technoflex - highly recommended
WP - recommended

Shocks with external tank, tested on Suzuki GSXR 750 ī99:

Suzuki stock - restricted recommendation
Paioli - highly recommended
Ohlins - recommended
Proflex - recommended (donīt know if available for @s)
Technoflex - highly recommended
WP - restricted recommendation 

I know, there are many who made good experiences with WP shocks. I 
speak for myself, when I say that WP is not as good as its 
reputation. I once had a WP shock in my bike, and it was so bad, I 
thought about renaming my bike into "kangaroo twin". (Unfortunately, 
a tourist drove me off the bike and destroyed it).

More, in this article in Motorrad, there is a suspension-setup-guide. 
I plan to integrate it as well as the test into the suspension part 
of the accessories. 

BUT: I have so much work at university, that I will not be able to 
finish the promised update of the accessories pages until March! 
Sorry guys :-(

If any of you have questions concerning the test, adresses, 
accessories in common, feel free to mail me. I will do my best to 
help you and answer your questions.

Ciao,

Marco

> In the rear I have the WP EMU 4681. This thing works fine as long as 
> you're riding your @ alone with little luggage. When it comes to two 
> persons incl. luggage the compression damping is to weak. The rear 
> starts pumping and this isn't so funny especially with higher speed.(I 
> #ve got mine rebuilt right now with external tank) So I would recommend 
> the WP with external tank and adjustable compression damping. Another 
> good choice besides WP would be Technoflex - in the latest test of 
> Motorrad Magazin 04/99 it was one of the best and it is about 50Euro 
> cheaper than WP! So if I hadn't the WP I would take Technoflex!!! Also 
> for the front! Have a look at 
> http://www.atic.org/accessory/atic_suspension.html
> 
> Servus, Micha from Munich
> 
> 
> 
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