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Differences between US and 47E types

Started by WhiteBeard, October 10, 2011, 05:36:39 PM

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WhiteBeard

October 10, 2011, 05:36:39 PM
I am now seriously considering buying a Penske 8983 shock (or, rather, finishing saving up for one).
Having a type 47E bike (originally sold in Sweden), are there any differences between this and the US model?

Really looking forward to having the replacement made...

andyb

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October 12, 2011, 10:38:26 AM
That appears to be an 84/85 model (1100).  Other than carb tuning, I'm unaware of any major structural differences between the models.  I've been wrong before, though.

That may be a restricted variation.  There were 3 different models for the 1100, (US, UK, restricted market) I think, but even including the restricted models there shouldn't be any differences to the suspension nor chassis (carb jets, intake rubbers, and a speed limiter on some, yes) between the various markets.

WhiteBeard

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October 13, 2011, 06:27:24 AM
Thanks a bunch, good to know in the future.

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