Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:35:45 +0100
- Message No. 5058
From: Olivier Loynet
Subject: Re: suspension iand exhaust info again
Hello Marco
Your talk about Technoflex, but I can find only information in German
there
http://www.kainzinger.com/sites/tecnoflex/tecnoflex-main.html
Do you know if they've got a web in English ?
A resealer in France ?
What sort of suspensions will you put on your bike if you ride
off-road, road and sometime rally ???
Regards - Olivier
Marco Kost wrote:
>
> 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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>
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