Rear Piggyback Shocks

[firemun59]

You don't need to return the shock... it's yours to do with what you want.

Thanks, I will keep it then.....I hope you have included either your Paypal address or your mail address so I can pay you for your costs (shipping)......cheers.

[firemun59]

Piggyback Shock Update.

Update:

we are incorporating a fully variable compression/rebound adjustment on the GS spec. shocks - to coincide with the already present variable preload adjustment. It will bump up the cost a little but will be entirely worth it to be able to 'dial in' your suspension.

The final price is not yet set. It looks like release and price for mid April.

[Cassius086]

EXCELLENT! Thank you for your interest in our classic motorcycles, Brian...as opposed to just concentrating on the lastest sport bikes. I do believe that if the shock is well designed, and your company can come thru with good customer service, you will create a very loyal customer base here. :-D

Case in point: Over at Maximum-Suzuki.com, Dale Walker (founder/owner of Holeshot.com) has a very loyal (rabidly so) customer base with the Bandit & Katana owners. Not just due to superior craftmanship of his custom products, either. Over and over, guys will say it is the personal/professional courtesy and killer customer service that brings them back again and again.

[renobruce]

Update:

we are incorporating a fully variable compression/rebound adjustment on the GS spec. shocks - to coincide with the already present variable preload adjustment. It will bump up the cost a little but will be entirely worth it to be able to 'dial in' your suspension.

The final price is not yet set. It looks like release and price for mid April.

Put me down for two sets. I like the chrome ones, but will you also be making them in black? What color combinations will you be offering?

[AOD]

Update:

we are incorporating a fully variable compression/rebound adjustment on the GS spec. shocks - to coincide with the already present variable preload adjustment. It will bump up the cost a little but will be entirely worth it to be able to 'dial in' your suspension.

The final price is not yet set. It looks like release and price for mid April.

Will it be offered in the cheaper version as well? Just asking the question for the frugal minded folks.

[AOD]

To quote Henry Ford, you can have any color you want, as long as it's black.

I love black.

~Adam

[Mysuzyq]

EXCELLENT!

Case in point: Over at Maximum-Suzuki.com, Dale Walker (founder/owner of Holeshot.com) has a very loyal (rabidly so) customer base with the Bandit & Katana owners. Not just due to superior craftmanship of his custom products, either. Over and over, guys will say it is the personal/professional courtesy and killer customer service that brings them back again and again.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=105233 :-\"

Tony.

[Cassius086]

Actually, the lady that answers the phone over at Holeshot (Sue, I believe her name is) does so to support a daughter who has a great deal of medical problems, not because she has low self esteem and fake boobs. Never had an issue with Dale, either. I have spoken and emailed him and he has always been willing to answer GS questions because he has built several GS based drag bikes...and he doesn't even make products for Gs's. Their will always be a few dis-satisfied customers....

[firemun59]

Will it be offered in the cheaper version as well? Just asking the question for the frugal minded folks.

The whole reason we got into this business was exactly that. To offer cutting edge pieces at a fraction of what the big guys charge. We were sick and tired of looking at aftermarket pieces costing more than the value of the bike. Lets do a little comparison here. Perhaps you are the owner of a decent 1980 GS 750. Would it be out of line to say its worth around $1500? How can you justify $1300 for a pair of shocks for it? (ohlin for example). I realize Ohlin is a great product and we are the new kids on the block, but lets get serious about the price any of the larger builders charge for a well featured product.

As far as affordability goes we are rock bottom for what you are getting. A fully adjustable piggyback roadrace shock absorber for around 200 (it will be a little higher with compression/rebound dampening addded)

Can you buy shocks for less? Yes you can. But not built,warrented and featured like these.

To directly answer your question. There will be a cheaper version for Honda - as they are already being sold. i dont forsee a less featured shock for the GS in the really near future unless there is a demand for it.....more on that later.

Hope I provided what you needed to hear.

[tkent02]

Will you be able to accomodate those of us not into racing???

A fully adjustable piggyback roadrace shock absorber

On my GS, I just want something comfortable.
It's not my race bike, I like to ride this one all day.
All week really.
I don't mind paying for quality but I don't want a hard ride at all.
I would think lighter springs and lighter oil would do it but you certainly know more than I do.

[salty_monk]

If it's fully adjustable for preload & both compression & rebound damping it should be no problem to dial in either a hard or soft ride within reason.

Changing spring & oil weight will obviously move it one way or the other for those outside the norm...

Just the way I understand this type of shock.

Dan

[firemun59]

On my GS, I just want something comfortable.
It's not my race bike, I like to ride this one all day.
All week really.
I don't mind paying for quality but I don't want a hard ride at all.
I would think lighter springs and lighter oil would do it but you certainly know more than I do.

Please keep in mind that 'roadrace' for me really refers to consistent cornering. That is what you get with a piggyback shock. The capability to absorb more heat due to the extra oil in the piggyback reservoir. The ride will be very compliant. If you begin to push your GS thru the twisties the cornering dynamic will NOT change. A non piggyback model will start off great and then will begin to fade, so to speak, as time moves on. One analogy would be to compare drum brakes to discs. Drums are great for the first couple of stops but after that ......yikes.....well you get the idea. Piggybacks dissipate heat........

[firemun59]

If it's fully adjustable for preload & both compression & rebound damping it should be no problem to dial in either a hard or soft ride within reason.

Changing spring & oil weight will obviously move it one way or the other for those outside the norm...

Just the way I understand this type of shock.

Dan

An adjustable valve will regulate oil flow in and out of the reservoir. This regulates compression and rebound dampening. You are very correct oil viscosity plays a big role

[bonanzadave]

Heres my old shock and the new progressive Im gonna put on. The 25 yr old 30K mile stockers dont feel much different, off the bike, than the new ones. Ill give em a try but I really want the Vipex. Brian, Ill send you this OEM shock.

[tkent02]

Very familiar with shocks going away.....

A non piggyback model will start off great and then will begin to fade, so to speak, as time moves on.

Driving sports cars hard on mountain twisties, you really know when each shock gives it up.

Looking forward to trying your shocks.