Help me decide on a new shock

[Atitalongtime]

Works Performance
 
They have alway been more than helpful to me.
They ask questions about you, your bike, and your riding style and conditions and set the valve and spring rates.
They have alway been spot on and with the compression adjustment, when I go 2-up it's a click or 2 away from right.
 
They also can rebuild some OEM shocks, but a nice new shiney body is worth a second or two on your favorite twisty.
 
http://www.worksperformance.com/html/home.html

[FJRmgm]

I have the Wilburs springs and shock on my '05 FJR and it made a HUGE difference in the handling and ride.  Go for Wilburs.

[oldenslow]

I think you'd like the Penske. I got the sport shock last spring, $600.00, completely rebuildable, and it can also be upgraded. Great shock, ride height adjustable.

This is the shock that's on my Blackbird... http://www.traxxion.com/store/detail.asp?product_id=SPORT
I don't really need all the fancy adjustments (that I usually screw up anyway) and even though it's an emulsion shock (Oh my!!!), it can be upgraded down the road.

I've heard that some people have used Hagon (a U.K. mfg) recently as another less expensive alternative, but I don't have any real info on them.

[quagmire]

+1 for the Penske.  Not only are they completely rebuildable, but they are well made and a pretty good value.  I love mine, it made a world of difference on my track bike.  

I think you'd like the Penske. I got the sport shock last spring, $600.00, completely rebuildable, and it can also be upgraded. Great shock, ride height adjustable.

[r2t2]

Oh and just a FYI on the Wilbers... There was a group buy over at the XX list a good while back... And A few of the guys had problems with the shock leaking... I think a seal got pinched or something... The Penske has been like a pet rock...

[1KPerDay]

Yeah, I heard about that. Based on reports of their cust-serv, I think I'll risk it, particularly if I can get group buy pricing.

[Atitalongtime]

I had Works shocks built for my FXD and they made a world of difference. However, according to their chart:
http://www.worksperformance.com/pdf/app_guide/street.pdf
 
They don't make a shock for the ZZR. Pity... they make one for every other bloody thing...

 
I'd give them a call... they're website is not nearly as up to date as their product...

[PhilBiker]

I haven't heard that rumor...

One source.  So what were you doing with that old shock again?

[Warchild]

You really can't go too wrong with any of the three shocks mentioned, so it probably comes down to price.

We are just finishing up TODAY (Dec 4) a FJR Group Buy for the Ohlins and Penske shocks (and Eibach fork springs &  fork overhauls), so if you move fast you can still get in on this deal.

Assuming Penske makes one for your bike, we are scoring the Penske 8981 double-adjustable rear shock with Remote reservoir for only $676.00. Our vendor (GPSuspension.com) will install a spring that is specific to your weight/riding style. They will also adjust the internal valving to suit your needs, free of charge.

You don't have to be a member of the forum to take advantage of the Group Buy, but you do have to move fast because we started it two weeks ago today, and today is it. The sign-up form goes *boof* around 6pm-ish (PST) tonight.

[Mr Sunshine]

Our vendor (GPSuspension.com) will install a spring that is specific to your weight/riding style. They will also adjust the internal valving to suit your needs, free of charge.

AHHH...GP Suspension.  My track suspension people of choice.  
 
Good people.  Loads of experience.
 
Is this group buy only for the FJR shocks as I'm going to buying a penske from them for my race SV in january and I always like discounts.

[Chips]

Is this group buy only for the FJR shocks as I'm going to buying a penske from them for my race SV in january and I always like discounts.

I would have to say NO since Warchild is telling 1K to get in on the deal and says "Assuming Penske makes one for your bike". That and 1K started this thread looking for ZZR suspension pieces.

[Bounce]

I'm very happy with the quality and build of the Wilbers. Made to your weight and riding style specs, and the price is better than some of the competition because they're trying to break into the American market. And it's rebuildable.

+1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Warchild]

AHHH...GP Suspension.  My track suspension people of choice.  
 
Good people.  Loads of experience.

Yep... that's why I went with them as our vendor!
 

Is this group buy only for the FJR shocks as I'm going to buying a penske from them for my race SV in january and I always like discounts.

Best be jumping on the Group Buy train, then, before it pulls out of the station here in about another 4-5 hours....

[1KPerDay]

One source. So what were you doing with that old shock again?

I'll send it to you for the price of a reuben sandwich. Gotta get my Wilbers first, though.

[XXTi]

I've been running a Penske 8981 for the last 3 or 4 years and love it.  I bought it from a guy who "upgraded" to an Ohlins.  He told me he wished he had the Penske back after riding with the "better" shock for a few weeks.

[Against The Wind]

I just priced a Wilbers 641 with option 625 and after shipping & handling plus conversion to US dollars it would cost me $1191.93 Cdn. Then the feds would hit me with duty and then there's the installation. I'll bet it would end up costing me $1600-$1700.
 
I'm gonna get a length of steel rod welded into place instead.

[1KPerDay]

I'm working on a Wilbers group buy. News at 11.