OK, you clearly know better. All I'll comment on here. Best of luck to you.I don't think bottoming is the issue.
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OK, you clearly know better. All I'll comment on here. Best of luck to you.I don't think bottoming is the issue.
For me bottoming certainly was the issue. When solo I would scrape the floorboards at roundabouts and when two up the shocks would bottom out continuously. More so loaded with luggage, (and we’re not heavy people either). Since fitting the Matris and setting up as per advice give here I have had NO issues with bottoming out or scraping.I don't think bottoming is the issue. Haven't taken any measurements but sitting in the saddle with no preload, the rear is barely settling, probably less than an inch. Literally dropping my weight on the bike (while sitting still) produces little rear suspension movement. Just for the heck of it I did look at the manual "When driving without luggage, only the rider, rider and passenger, completely turn counter clockwise the preload adjusting knob (completely open)." Kind of loses something in the translation...
Congrats on the purchase, and if you have a budget target, send me an email; Info @ GuzziTech.comI just purchased a Eldorado and have found pretty much the same experience documented above. Bike picks up the slightest road imperfection, hitting unavoidable bumps basically launches you and the front end dives under braking with a pillion. I visited some of the links listed and viewed the options but I don't want to mix and match the wrong thing. I won't say money no concern but I plan on keeping this bike for quite some time and I plan on keeping my wife for quite some time so I want the best solution. I'll scrounge my pennies and wait until i can afford whatever is needed. I just need an assist to point me in the correct direction. Other than this , the clutch pull and the lack of self canceling blinkers I'm in love.
Generally nitrogen charged, and not user serviceable.Hi everyone. Hope it’s ok to post this in this thread. I have a 2014 Custom and all I’m wondering is what the Schräder valves are used for on the rear remote shock reservoirs? Saw them today and removed a dust cap. They’re just tyre valves. Do they need maintenance? Should they be set to a pressure or just left alone? I have checked all the workshop literature prior to posting this but Guzzi never mention them.
Thanks Todd. Interesting though. Imagine if they leaked, or had leaked. Anyway will ignore them. Thanks.Generally nitrogen charged, and not user serviceable.
Welcome, if they did, they need to be taken to a suspension shop that can refill them properly to spec. They are not air-assist shocks like HD and others. Better yet, if they die, see; https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/suspension/model_california-1400?sort_by=best-selling - way better options out there, and likely cheaper than a rebuild/recharge.Thanks Todd. Interesting though. Imagine if they leaked, or had leaked. Anyway will ignore them. Thanks.
What color is this? Not black or silver on my monitor?Available from the Store (tab above) here. Just got back from a ride of approx 100 miles with swmbo. This is the first opportunity we have had to try out the new shocks and wow what a difference over stock. Bike handles and tracks much better especially through the twisties and roundabouts. Back end soaks up the bumps, no more wallowing or twitching and the boss says the ride is much more comfortable (and that's from someone who has had a hip replacement). All I can say is if you still have the standard shocks, get rid of them and visit the GTM Store and order up a new set of these, you won't be disappointed.
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Getting mine in the mail next week. Can't wait.Although I did like the shrouded look of the originals it was a case of function over form for me. Can fault the shock factory units for looks or capabilities.
Getting mine in the mail next week. Can't wait.