HPN style cartridge inserts for the R100GS - Page 57

Kokopelli · 01-08-2013, 12:25 AM

The inserts have now been thoroughly tested. While I am not the best suspension tester around, I have a reasonable idea of what I like.

The front feels very planted on the road. It is firm, but still suck up what it needs to. However, I have not bought them for the road, I've bought them for stuff like this.

On very undulated tracks with cross ruts and the odd step, I was able to go pretty fast (well faster than I would have before). A few times I was caught out be unexpected holes or steps and was expecting trouble, but the suspension just dealt with it. Not once did it bottom out.

We went along some dry riverbeds with gravel that looked like sand. I was very happy the way the bike tracked and it was very stable at speed. Of course you still get the initial wobble while starting and stopping, but I don't think that's suspension related.

I have already forgotten how much I paid for the cartridges, but the grin on my face is still there.

Box'a'bits · 01-08-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kokopelli

I have already forgotten how much I paid for the cartridges, but the grin on my face is still there.

Then it was absolutely worth it. Top job...

akabeton · 01-23-2013, 02:40 PM

I have had the bike out on the road a couple of times.

My initial observations are positive. I can feel quite an improvement compared to the stock set up.

As soon as the weather improves, I'll have a chance to ride some off road conditions, that will be a more realistic test.

Happy with the product.

The install was easy ( with help from Erland , Thanks again. )

The hardest part was trying to figure out where to put the stickers.

Tobz · 04-25-2013, 05:11 AM

Does anyone happen to have 4.8 springs that they're not using?

I purchased an 89 GS with the inserts and I'm working on setting em up. I'm shorter/lighter than the PO and he only had the heavy spring.

akabeton · 04-25-2013, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tobz

Does anyone happen to have 4.8 springs that they're not using?

I purchased an 89 GS with the inserts and I'm working on setting em up. I'm shorter/lighter than the PO and he only had the heavy spring.

You could PM OneLessHarley?

Tobz · 04-26-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by akabeton

You could PM OneLessHarley?

Thanks for the lead, but he's using his 4.8's so I'm still looking. I emailed HH and they haven't responded. I have some state side spring suppliers looking into it as a plan B.

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01-08-2013, 12:25 AM	#841
Kokopelli ^OP Yeah, right! Joined: May 2003 Location: Waimauku Oddometer: 4,256	The inserts have now been thoroughly tested. While I am not the best suspension tester around, I have a reasonable idea of what I like. The front feels very planted on the road. It is firm, but still suck up what it needs to. However, I have not bought them for the road, I've bought them for stuff like this. On very undulated tracks with cross ruts and the odd step, I was able to go pretty fast (well faster than I would have before). A few times I was caught out be unexpected holes or steps and was expecting trouble, but the suspension just dealt with it. Not once did it bottom out. We went along some dry riverbeds with gravel that looked like sand. I was very happy the way the bike tracked and it was very stable at speed. Of course you still get the initial wobble while starting and stopping, but I don't think that's suspension related. I have already forgotten how much I paid for the cartridges, but the grin on my face is still there. __________________ R1150GS R80GS Basic __________________

01-23-2013, 02:40 PM	#843
akabeton Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: British Columbia Canada Oddometer: 173	I'm Happy. I have had the bike out on the road a couple of times. My initial observations are positive. I can feel quite an improvement compared to the stock set up. As soon as the weather improves, I'll have a chance to ride some off road conditions, that will be a more realistic test. Happy with the product. The install was easy ( with help from Erland , Thanks again. ) The hardest part was trying to figure out where to put the stickers. __________________ 1995 R100 GSPD

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04-25-2013, 05:11 AM	#844
Tobz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: WI Oddometer: 175	Does anyone happen to have 4.8 springs that they're not using? I purchased an 89 GS with the inserts and I'm working on setting em up. I'm shorter/lighter than the PO and he only had the heavy spring.