any experience with touratech suspension?

Grits&Gravy · 02-20-2013, 10:21 AM

Does anybody have any experience with Touratech's new suspension products for the F800? Specifically, the Expedition or the Explore HP. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the bike comes factory set up for about 175 lb rider. I'm a few lbs bigger and carry another 20+lbs of gear. Just looking at potentially upgrading my suspension.

If you have any first hand knowledge please feel free to comment. Thanks.

Eddy Alvarez · 02-20-2013, 01:04 PM

No intention of hijacking but I am also curiously waiting to hear any reports...I am considering the Touratech lowering kit made by HyperPro.

http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/316/PN-040-7402/F800GS-Hyperpro-Suspension-Lowering-kit-F-R-w-fluid-up-to-2012

Grits&Gravy · 02-20-2013, 06:29 PM

Looks like I'm gonna be a guinea pig. I'll give them a call and let them tell me all about it.

sorebutt · 02-20-2013, 07:46 PM

I like the idea of lowering the bike. My legs are a little short for touching down on uneven surfaces.

Someone did a post earlier on how to cut down the stock spring to lower the bike. Then you just slide the forks up in the clamps. That would be a cheap altermative if you don't over work the stock suspension.

Bayner · 02-20-2013, 11:42 PM

You'll just have to be careful if you lower the seat height via the suspension. There's already precious little clearance for the skidplate on full compression.

Grits&Gravy · 02-21-2013, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sorebutt

I like the idea of lowering the bike. My legs are a little short for touching down on uneven surfaces.

Someone did a post earlier on how to cut down the stock spring to lower the bike. Then you just slide the forks up in the clamps. That would be a cheap altermative if you don't over work the stock suspension.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bayner

You'll just have to be careful if you lower the seat height via the suspension. There's already precious little clearance for the skidplate on full compression.

This is not a thread about lowering a bike. If you don't have any info to contribute in regards to my original topic of upgrading suspension using Touratech's Explorer or Expedition series please move along.. Thanks.

Grits&Gravy · 02-21-2013, 05:38 PM

Talked to Touratech today. They were very helpful and I also found out that Konflict Motorsports (in the vendor section) is very good with F800's front suspension and they sell Touratech. They also have a supportive bump from Touratech so I have a call/email in to them and waiting for a response.

Konflict Motorsports · 02-21-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grits&Gravy

Talked to Touratech today. They were very helpful and I also found out that Konflict Motorsports (in the vendor section) is very good with F800's front suspension and they sell Touratech. They also have a supportive bump from Touratech so I have a call/email in to them and waiting for a response.

Email responded to.
I can also provide any technical information, or answer any questions you might have regarding the TT shock lineup.

BcDano · 02-23-2013, 05:25 PM

Grits you are in good hands with Alex at Konflict. Will look forward to your review of the Touratech gear.

Grits&Gravy · 02-24-2013, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BcDano

Grits you are in good hands with Alex at Konflict. Will look forward to your review of the Touratech gear.

I got a very detailed email from Alex the other afternoon and then he called me the next morning. I've given him a deposit for the work on the front fork tubes and the new TT Explore HP for the rear. I will be sending him my fork tubes this week.

Grits&Gravy · 02-24-2013, 12:22 PM

Removed my fork tubes today and have them packed up and ready to ship.

Eddy Alvarez · 04-18-2013, 07:01 AM

So what happened? How's the suspension?

Grits&Gravy · 04-22-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy Alvarez

So what happened? How's the suspension?

The rear Touratech shock arrived today and the front forks will be here tomorrow. I sent the front forks in a little bit premature of my actual build date that Alex put on the calendar because I wasn't going to be riding the GS for quite some time and was going to be busy doing other things. When the fronts arrive tomorrow I will take pics and post back up.

Loutre · 04-23-2013, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grits&Gravy

The rear Touratech shock arrived today and the front forks will be here tomorrow. I sent the front forks in a little bit premature of my actual build date that Alex put on the calendar because I wasn't going to be riding the GS for quite some time and was going to be busy doing other things. When the fronts arrive tomorrow I will take pics and post back up.

Thank god you had the RT to ride during 2 month

. I'm all ears for the review and it better be good: I want these suspensions really badly!

Grits&Gravy · 04-23-2013, 07:21 PM

Got home today and the front forks were waiting on me. Alex, at Konflict, done an excellent job. Well, first things first, I had to grab a cold one before heading to the garage. Now that we have the tone set, I opened up the gun case and removed the forks. It didn't take long and they were back in the triple clamp with front tire installed. Took a few pics made sure everything was torqued to spec and took for a spin. I just put on the Scotts and immediately noticed 2 things. The bike easily ran straight ahead and when I braked with the front the bike wasn't nose diving as it was before. I'll be going riding this weekend and have a better feel of the front. As for the rear, I ordered Indy's shock bolt kit and removed the stock heim joint and pressed in the new bushing. I'll probably wait till next week to install the rear shock.

02-20-2013, 10:21 AM	#1
Grits&Gravy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Bend, TX Oddometer: 299	any experience with touratech suspension? Does anybody have any experience with Touratech's new suspension products for the F800? Specifically, the Expedition or the Explore HP. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the bike comes factory set up for about 175 lb rider. I'm a few lbs bigger and carry another 20+lbs of gear. Just looking at potentially upgrading my suspension. If you have any first hand knowledge please feel free to comment. Thanks.

02-20-2013, 01:04 PM	#2
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,729	No intention of hijacking but I am also curiously waiting to hear any reports...I am considering the Touratech lowering kit made by HyperPro. http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/316/PN-040-7402/F800GS-Hyperpro-Suspension-Lowering-kit-F-R-w-fluid-up-to-2012 __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure!

02-23-2013, 05:25 PM	#9
BcDano One Lucky Dude Joined: Nov 2010 Location: On the Road!! Oddometer: 237	Grits you are in good hands with Alex at Konflict. Will look forward to your review of the Touratech gear. __________________ 09 F800GS www.worldwideride.ca ADV RR Finding Freedom...World Wide Ride

04-18-2013, 07:01 AM	#12
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,729	So what happened? How's the suspension? __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure!

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02-20-2013, 06:29 PM	#3
Grits&Gravy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Bend, TX Oddometer: 299	Looks like I'm gonna be a guinea pig. I'll give them a call and let them tell me all about it.

02-20-2013, 07:46 PM	#4
sorebutt Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Lewiston,ID Oddometer: 1,129	I like the idea of lowering the bike. My legs are a little short for touching down on uneven surfaces. Someone did a post earlier on how to cut down the stock spring to lower the bike. Then you just slide the forks up in the clamps. That would be a cheap altermative if you don't over work the stock suspension.

02-20-2013, 11:42 PM	#5
Bayner Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Penticton, BC Oddometer: 1,245	You'll just have to be careful if you lower the seat height via the suspension. There's already precious little clearance for the skidplate on full compression.

02-21-2013, 05:38 PM	#7
Grits&Gravy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Bend, TX Oddometer: 299	Talked to Touratech today. They were very helpful and I also found out that Konflict Motorsports (in the vendor section) is very good with F800's front suspension and they sell Touratech. They also have a supportive bump from Touratech so I have a call/email in to them and waiting for a response.

02-24-2013, 12:22 PM	#11
Grits&Gravy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Bend, TX Oddometer: 299	Removed my fork tubes today and have them packed up and ready to ship.

04-23-2013, 07:21 PM	#15
Grits&Gravy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Bend, TX Oddometer: 299	Got home today and the front forks were waiting on me. Alex, at Konflict, done an excellent job. Well, first things first, I had to grab a cold one before heading to the garage. Now that we have the tone set, I opened up the gun case and removed the forks. It didn't take long and they were back in the triple clamp with front tire installed. Took a few pics made sure everything was torqued to spec and took for a spin. I just put on the Scotts and immediately noticed 2 things. The bike easily ran straight ahead and when I braked with the front the bike wasn't nose diving as it was before. I'll be going riding this weekend and have a better feel of the front. As for the rear, I ordered Indy's shock bolt kit and removed the stock heim joint and pressed in the new bushing. I'll probably wait till next week to install the rear shock.