17-03-12, 07:49 AM
dave- well the suspension units are extremely clean ! 
... K tech do a superb job...rest of the bike...hmmm...well lets see, but no it will never look concourse! :\
stevee- K tech are happy with the servicing they have done. They found no "cartridge tube wear" and smiled when I said maxton had said this is a big issue. They replaced the bushes on piston rods and all seals, but reckon the forks and shock are as good as new. The shock needed a new bush on the rebound rod which had semi seized. I probably wont get the bike rebuilt till next weekend, as I am going to fit a new chain and sprockets too, so pointless putting it all back together till that arrives.
I am keen to get it rebuilt , but remember I have been riding on K tech sussies for over 5 biking years, and I 100% recommend them.Even worn , they performed superbly on a track day !
Its always difficult to justify the cost of good suspension , but K tech are still way cheaper than fitting ohlins...whether K tech are better than say nitron or maxton I cant say , but I am thoroughly satisfied with my suspension. I think the fact they can also be rebuilt a few years on is also a strong point if you R keeping a bike.
On a side note K tech do a full rebuild for my speed triple..£440 for forks £180 for shock. If I keep the bike I shall defo be getting them to do it. When you consider I probably will need £4000 to buy a new speed triple ,plus part exxing my 09 bike...feck thats a lot of cash to get a new bike ...but to overhaul sussies and bring bike up to date, and sort out the rather old fashioned handling is £700...sobering thought.
... K tech do a superb job...rest of the bike...hmmm...well lets see, but no it will never look concourse! :\ stevee- K tech are happy with the servicing they have done. They found no "cartridge tube wear" and smiled when I said maxton had said this is a big issue. They replaced the bushes on piston rods and all seals, but reckon the forks and shock are as good as new. The shock needed a new bush on the rebound rod which had semi seized. I probably wont get the bike rebuilt till next weekend, as I am going to fit a new chain and sprockets too, so pointless putting it all back together till that arrives.
I am keen to get it rebuilt , but remember I have been riding on K tech sussies for over 5 biking years, and I 100% recommend them.Even worn , they performed superbly on a track day !
Its always difficult to justify the cost of good suspension , but K tech are still way cheaper than fitting ohlins...whether K tech are better than say nitron or maxton I cant say , but I am thoroughly satisfied with my suspension. I think the fact they can also be rebuilt a few years on is also a strong point if you R keeping a bike.
On a side note K tech do a full rebuild for my speed triple..£440 for forks £180 for shock. If I keep the bike I shall defo be getting them to do it. When you consider I probably will need £4000 to buy a new speed triple ,plus part exxing my 09 bike...feck thats a lot of cash to get a new bike ...but to overhaul sussies and bring bike up to date, and sort out the rather old fashioned handling is £700...sobering thought.