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suspension

  1. GTM®

    Bitubo Suspension options for the V85TT

    Bitubo's recent announcement to open a U.S. office, means I am happy to move forward with support/sales of their products. All of their built-to-order products have been very good. I'll be updating the suspension thread with any new info as we go. For now, a link to the components offered for...
  2. C

    Softer ride

    Hello again,First off I have not read all the posts on the V9 Suspension thread. I am a big guy and I know the V9 suspension is not ideal. In the future I plan to upgrade the suspension. In the mean time, man the ride is harsh, to the point that the it seems like the tires are hopping off...
  3. T

    '14 Stelvio No Rebound Damping Fork question

    New to me bike, has 10k miles - I noticed it was harsh over bumps/didnt seem to have rebound damping which led me change the fork oil and seals. Upon pulling the fork legs, I noticed the rebound leg was like a pogo stick. Went through the Compression leg, no issues, diassembled, cleaned, new...
  4. D

    V7 III Carbon Rear Suspension Springs

    Hello all! Greetings from the U.K.I have just bought a brand new V7 III Carbon and would appreciate your advice.I want to change the rear springs from the stock black to the red springs available from Moto Guzzi as an extra. I suppose I have a choice. Buy the factory springs or remove the...
  5. Michael Boeglin

    Just installed Hybrid Fork Kit on my ‘13 V7

    just installed the V7 hybrid fork kithttps://gtmotocycles.com/collections/suspension/products/gt-v7-v7-ii-hybrid-fork-kitOn my ‘13 V7. Easy install, just pulled off the bars and payed them over the headlamp, unscrewed the fork caps remembering they were going to pop out if I want ready to...
  6. NPS

    Clonk sound from front forks

    Just wondering if other owners experience a heavy clonk sound going over sudden or deep bumps? My bike is 2005 Breva 1100.I rebuilt my forks last year. I have noticed a clonk sound that seems to come from the headlamp cluster. I'm not sure if the sound is from here or is a shortwave been...
  7. Adrian Beckham

    Maxton shocks review for Caifornia

    Following advice from the forum about the standard shocks struggling to manage luggage and pillions, I figured it would be worth upgrading. After some research and further advice I decided to go with these kiddies. Richard at Maxton took time out to talk me through my requirements and I...
  8. GTM®

    V7 C-S Suspension Thread

    This thread will chronicle modifications for your '09-12 V7C-S (w/Marzocchi forks) & '13-16 bikes (w/Kaifa forks). Feel free to add your notes/measurements below to be included. Yes it is important to do front and rear upgrades together, especially if you are outside of the target stock weight...
  9. Adrian Beckham

    Suspension tweaking tips - Cali Vintage

    Hi All,Newbie question I know but I can't find anything after searching the forum.I mix my riding between pillion and solo work and am having the devils own job making quick changes to the suspension. Any tips on getting at the pre-load settings without having to take off the panniers? I'm...
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