I have been thinking of a penske group buy, just trying to get a gauge of who might be in.
I am looking into pricing from a few places. If anyone else has any info on suppliers please speak up.
Or any other important info.
Bob W
I am nearly ready for a Penske. I need one for the mods I am doing and am planning on a custom order in the next month or so.... let me know as I am most definitely in!
tim
Hey Bob, does this mean the shock on your bench will be for sale? I love them secondhand parts. Or third.
Doug
NO NO NO that one is for the 86 (she is pretty though) If I was to ride the 89 maybe, but a friend of ours wants one bad.
But I know of a few others that would like one, but it's a big investment for our bikes. And I'm sure worth every penny.
Bob W
It looks like Jim Lindemann, one of my favorites, has sold his business to Ed Sorbo and closed his Campbell, CA shop.
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=43114 (http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=43114)
I don't see a on-line catalog yet.
Shame, I got both my Penske 8981's from Jim for ~$650 each (2005)
Bob,
I'll throw my hat in the ring on that Penske. As you may know, I have a 90 FJ. Since I put the 17" wheel on the back of my bike, the stock rear shock told me that if I do not do something soon, she will throw me. Also, with the wife riding with me, the old shock just bottoms out.
So, yep, I'm up for that. Keep me posted. I am closing a couple of escrows later this month so funds will be available. :yahoo:
Cheers,
CraigO
90FJ1200
Bob.
I bought my Penske Sport Shock from Traxion Dynamics a while back. Good people to deal with, and they know what spring and valving we need for our FJ's. I believe one of the Chris's had his bike in their shop a few years back and they dialed his in. Is sort of a baseline now.
http://www.traxxion.com/PenskeSportShock.aspx (http://www.traxxion.com/PenskeSportShock.aspx)
Give them a shout...
Cheers...Jake
(popcorn)
+1 for Traxxon, I have their Penske sport shock on my 91 and love it. I may be interested in the group by as I will be needing one for my 85. Thanks...
Eric M
Quote from: Travis398 on April 05, 2011, 04:07:49 PM
(popcorn)
Popcorn? Is that all you got? i just had to ask....
I could be in if the timing is right... :unknown:
Randy T
Indy
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 05, 2011, 01:30:57 PM
It looks like Jim Lindemann, one of my favorites, has sold his business to Ed Sorbo and closed his Campbell, CA shop.
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=43114 (http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=43114)
I don't see a on-line catalog yet.
Shame, I got both my Penske 8981's from Jim for ~$650 each (2005)
That's where I got mine from as well.
sounds like they are still gonna do bizz with Jim as the consultant.
Please consider this as an alternative. http://www.sasquatchrider.com/index.html (http://www.sasquatchrider.com/index.html)
I sent him my shock for my XR650L and he did a great job. My shock was already serviceable so he didn't have to do as much work but check out the pics of of the shocks that he added remote reservoirs. Very trick. He will do this for many bikes and has been building for 20+ years. Maybe he will do a group discount. It is a fraction of the cost of a new shock. I found out about him on the ADV site.
I am interested in a penske shock for my '84 but I just can't swing it right now; Too many things ahead of it in the queue. Now, if this goes slow mo like other group buys I've seen on other sites then I'm game. If it goes quickly like the renntec bar group buy (at least I got in on that) then I'll have to pass. But if its not a big discount then I'm not gonna worry about it, since if I can afford paying for a penske that's only 10 or 15% off I'll be able to swing regular price when the time comes.
I can't wait for you jokers forever (http://www.unrealspawnboard.com/Smileys/UNREAL/tumbleweed.gif)
I have recently purchased a 1990 FJ 1200, very clean but no damping in the shock (scary). I would be interested in getting in on a Penske group buy. Sooner would be better. Has anyone tried a Works Performance shock before?
Yep, it's better than stock, not as nice as the Ohlins I have now....
You have my attention as well...
There is this YSS shock as well. I know nothing about them but are around $500 USD delivered. Half the price of a Penske or Ohlins.
CraigO
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-YZF600-TDM850-YZF-R1-FJ-YSS-Mono-Shock-Absorber-/290538197937?hash=item43a56d13b1&item=290538197937&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-YZF600-TDM850-YZF-R1-FJ-YSS-Mono-Shock-Absorber-/290538197937?hash=item43a56d13b1&item=290538197937&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&vxp=mtr)
Craig for $125 more you can have a real Penske from Lindemann Engineering
Yeah mate, get the Penske.
Really Pat, :good:
I have looked about and best I saw them was in the $1100 USD range. So you are saying about $650?
CraigO
http://www.traxxion.com/PenskeSportShock.aspx (http://www.traxxion.com/PenskeSportShock.aspx)
Quote from: rktmanfj on January 22, 2012, 10:31:56 PM
http://www.traxxion.com/PenskeSportShock.aspx (http://www.traxxion.com/PenskeSportShock.aspx)
Thanks and now in my bookmarks. Now just got to convince the Mrs that this is important for my life, limb and health. Yeah, that's the ticket. It'll keep me safe...... :blush:
CraigO
I just want to remind/refresh that I am in the middle of design & engineering of a rear shock. I am scheduled to receive the mechanical engineering drawings and specs as early as tomorrow. I sent in both versions of the stock shocks for reverse engineering. We have been talking about it every week since the new year.
Randy - RPM
Hi Randy any thoughts at the moment on possible cost?
Chris.
Hi Randy any thoughts at the moment on possible cost?
+1. I've been waiting on Randy's announcement...........Front springs and valves, too........ (popcorn)
They told me as soon as they get the drawings completed and in my hands we will have that discussion. I will have some more concrete info posted before I go back to work on Thursday.
Randy - RPM
Randy,
For all '84-'93?
~J~
Quote from: Dads_FJ on January 23, 2012, 02:14:25 PM
Randy,
For all '84-'93?
~J~
Yes, full coverage.
Randy - RPM
Randy, you are aware that the '84-87 oem and aftermarket (Penske) shock bodies are longer than the '89+ shock bodies?
Quote from: Pat Conlon on January 23, 2012, 03:36:59 PM
Randy, you are aware that the '84-87 oem and aftermarket (Penske) shock bodies are longer than the '89+ shock bodies?
Yes, sir..
Quote from: racerrad8 on January 22, 2012, 11:43:36 PM
...I sent in both versions of the stock shocks for reverse engineering.
Randy - RPM
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