HPN style cartridge inserts for the R100GS

Kokopelli · 11-24-2011, 08:18 PM

*Closed*

I am trying to find out if it's worth investigating a group-buy for the Race tech fork inserts.

link

Here is the list of people who are in, send me a pm if you want to join. I need to know by the end of Friday. If we don't have ten, I can't guarantee the 10% discount.

1 Stagehand
2 One Less Harely
3 Kokopelli
4 mbogage
5 Renner
6 Erland
7 MoMan
8 Infracaninophile
9 Hoss18
10 tiefflieger
11 fk4015
12 Chadleys1
13 advNZer?
14 Velocipede
15 OZbeemer
16 BMWayne
17 advNZer?

Maybe:
igormortis
nowhereman
Fudmucker
BruceS
espressodrinker

Voltaire · 11-24-2011, 10:49 PM

I just bought a set of springs and emulators for an R90, was about $400.00 NZ all up to my door. Mr customs was not involved.
I does not look like a lot of work to modify the internals.

Kokopelli · 11-24-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltaire

I just bought a set of springs and emulators for an R90, was about $400.00 NZ all up to my door. Mr customs was not involved.
I does not look like a lot of work to modify the internals.

From Race Tech?

Padmei · 11-24-2011, 11:17 PM

You haven't put in the price bro...
or maybe I can't see it

I'm sticking with sloppy stock then maybe nutsos conversion if I can be arsed.
Hey Nutso can you stick another pic of your bike up? I've forgotten what it looks like

Box'a'bits · 11-24-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padmei

You haven't put in the price bro...
or maybe I can't see it

I'm sticking with sloppy stock then maybe nutsos conversion if I can be arsed.
Hey Nutso can you stick another pic of your bike up? I've forgotten what it looks like

Hard earned lesson which you are just begining to realise Grasshopper. Buy cheap, spend large, ride little.

Or was that the other way? Some combination of those anyway...

Big kisses xxxx Padmei. There's some links for you in my signature

Voltaire · 11-25-2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

From Race Tech?

yes Race Tech direct. I rebuilt the forks with later Brembo internals and progressive springs...but now going to go all modern...well as modern as you can with spindly 35mm forks....not sure about the rear yet...I have a set of Ikons set up for a Commando...they might do.

Kokopelli · 11-25-2011, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padmei

You haven't put in the price bro...
or maybe I can't see it

It's the old chicken and egg thing. I'll find out how many eggs we'll need, before I'll bother the chicken.

Steve in NZ · 11-25-2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

I am trying to find out if it's worth investigation a group buy for the Race tech fork inserts.

link

Buy 10 get 1 free

Box'a'bits · 11-25-2011, 01:23 AM

Voltaire, what you appear to be discussing is Racetech emulators & new springs, using the later generation BMW airhead fork internals. That ground that has been travelled before. While worthwhile for 70's bikes, that isn't waht is being mooted for the later GSs.

What Koko is investigating is several steps up from that, ie replacement internals - a true cartridge fork with externally adjustable preload, rebound, & compression damping. If these do as stated, then EUR 700 probably isn't too expensive cfw new forks. However compared to purchasing & modifying second hand forks that can do the same thing???? That really is the discussion point.

Voltaire · 11-25-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Voltaire, what you appear to be discussing is Racetech emulators & new springs, using the later generation BMW airhead fork internals. That ground that has been travelled before. While worthwhile for 70's bikes, that isn't waht is being mooted for the later GSs.

opps.... I'll go back to my mancave where its always the 50's 60's and 70's...

apart from a Triumph Thruxton.....and a bucket racer.....

One Less Harley · 11-26-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve in NZ

Buy 10 get 1 free

I've got dibs on the free one!!!

Kokopelli · 11-27-2011, 11:12 PM

bump , we need to get this done, before the NZ dollar is worthless

Kokopelli · 11-29-2011, 12:30 AM

FYI I've sent them an email to find out if they are willing to give us a group buy discount. So far we have 9 people who are at least somewhat interested. I am pretty keen myself, but only if they show some flexibility with their pricing.

Fudmucker · 11-29-2011, 11:41 AM

I'm keen - depending on price.
Earning ZA Rand and paying in Euros is twelve times as expensive.
But if it will help to bring unit price down, let's at least try.

One Less Harley · 11-29-2011, 11:46 AM

I case you couldn't tell I'm interested.

View Results: Would you consider participating in a group buy?
Yes, if the price is right.	13	86.67%
No, these cartridges are way to expensive.	0	0%
No, USD forks will work so much better	2	13.33%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

11-24-2011, 08:18 PM	#1
Kokopelli ^OP Yeah, right! Joined: May 2003 Location: Waimauku Oddometer: 4,260	HPN style cartridge inserts for the R100GS Closed I am trying to find out if it's worth investigating a group-buy for the Race tech fork inserts. link Here is the list of people who are in, send me a pm if you want to join. I need to know by the end of Friday. If we don't have ten, I can't guarantee the 10% discount. 1 Stagehand 2 One Less Harely 3 Kokopelli 4 mbogage 5 Renner 6 Erland 7 MoMan 8 Infracaninophile 9 Hoss18 10 tiefflieger 11 fk4015 12 Chadleys1 13 advNZer? 14 Velocipede 15 OZbeemer 16 BMWayne 17 advNZer? Maybe: igormortis nowhereman Fudmucker BruceS espressodrinker __________________ R1150GS R80GS Basic __________________ Kokopelli screwed with this post 07-03-2012 at 07:14 PM

11-25-2011, 01:23 AM	#9
Box'a'bits In need of repair Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 1,438	Voltaire, what you appear to be discussing is Racetech emulators & new springs, using the later generation BMW airhead fork internals. That ground that has been travelled before. While worthwhile for 70's bikes, that isn't waht is being mooted for the later GSs. What Koko is investigating is several steps up from that, ie replacement internals - a true cartridge fork with externally adjustable preload, rebound, & compression damping. If these do as stated, then EUR 700 probably isn't too expensive cfw new forks. However compared to purchasing & modifying second hand forks that can do the same thing???? That really is the discussion point. __________________ My '91 R100GS thread is here My Ride photos are here It's just better when there's twins involved....

11-27-2011, 11:12 PM	#12
Kokopelli ^OP Yeah, right! Joined: May 2003 Location: Waimauku Oddometer: 4,260	bump , we need to get this done, before the NZ dollar is worthless __________________ R1150GS R80GS Basic __________________

11-29-2011, 12:30 AM	#13
Kokopelli ^OP Yeah, right! Joined: May 2003 Location: Waimauku Oddometer: 4,260	FYI I've sent them an email to find out if they are willing to give us a group buy discount. So far we have 9 people who are at least somewhat interested. I am pretty keen myself, but only if they show some flexibility with their pricing. __________________ R1150GS R80GS Basic __________________

11-24-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
Voltaire Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: New Zealand Oddometer: 720	I just bought a set of springs and emulators for an R90, was about $400.00 NZ all up to my door. Mr customs was not involved. I does not look like a lot of work to modify the internals.

11-24-2011, 11:17 PM	#4
Padmei enamoured Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Nelson New Zealand Oddometer: 2,499	You haven't put in the price bro... or maybe I can't see it I'm sticking with sloppy stock then maybe nutsos conversion if I can be arsed. Hey Nutso can you stick another pic of your bike up? I've forgotten what it looks like

11-29-2011, 11:41 AM	#14
Fudmucker ex-lurker Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Oddometer: 264	I'm keen - depending on price. Earning ZA Rand and paying in Euros is twelve times as expensive. But if it will help to bring unit price down, let's at least try. __________________ Airheads are an admirable addiction...

11-29-2011, 11:46 AM	#15
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	I case you couldn't tell I'm interested. __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

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