Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 27, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 27, 2015 Upon buying my VF, I knew the rear shock was in a bad shape (after almost 30 years....) Did a bit of research and found a shop that not only quoted me a good price and TAT, run by a man that used to race himself and for decades was the suspension man for GP teams that won WC's/worked in the industry. A variety of brands are available for the VF so we discussed the options. Andre will work on/sell what the customer decides, be it Ohlins, Hagon, Hyperpro whatever. He found his old racer that had been stationary for 15 years, bought it back and restored it and what did he fit to this beauty? Right! YSS He visits the factory in Thailand regularly, he showed me some pictures of the factory. Very reassuring; I bought and fitted a Wilbers years ago and the build quality is on par if not better (Wilbers produced a poorly setup series, I had one, as did douglasthecook....). Normal TAT is 4 weeks for units build in the factory; as andre stocks components, one could be made to order locally. So, let's get the old one out shall we? The beauty and the beast.... (that is coolant, not oil..) and having checked it when it was still on the bike, what is your opinion on the OEM Andre?? Much nicer!! The shock has 10mm height adjustability, we settled for +3 (VF has a linkage system Luvverly! OEM RR, touch wood!!! In a back room Hurried back to avoid a massive rainstorm (failed...) but on the short stretch of curvy roads the difference was superb. now, the front end stanchions are sticking a bit so that is on the list to be looked at (as are the head bearings..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I put a Fox twin clicker in mine and misjudged the ride height. It was way too high (didnt count on such a wide range) that shock looks cery sell built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Taking care of the old girl like a princess Top jobb by a Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 He build me a shock too but I think this winter I'll send it back to him.....for service Maybe when he is at it he can add ride height adjustment. Good products come out of his shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hey Dutchy....what did this cost you all in with your various steep Euro built-in and added-in taxes? Might put one on my Vf500F one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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