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Cal 1400 Suspension Thread

Moto-Uno said:
^ To put it politely they're F**king awful ! Unless of course your roads are always smooth as a babies butt . Peter
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Yup have to agree. In the UK where we have numerous roundabouts and winding country roads they were an accident waiting to happen, glad to get rid.
 
I see many of you are happy with the GTM 2WS Twin Shocks and I plan on ordering them. I am wondering if anyone has installed the Matris Fork Kit? I have not seen any reviews. I am on a bit of a budget, otherwise would go with the more expensive option. Just wondering if I should save up, or if the Fork Kit makes a decent difference.

Thanks!
 
I have both. Great value for money. Especially when you factor in currency conversion and freight for a distant island.

Front end now follows ripples and appears easier to turn in. But that could just be me.

Rear definitely better than stock and doesn’t bottom out.

Best of all you get them matched to your weight and riding style
 
Rickhinnz said:
I have both. Great value for money. Especially when you factor in currency conversion and freight for a distant island.

Front end now follows ripples and appears easier to turn in. But that could just be me.

Rear definitely better than stock and doesn’t bottom out.

Best of all you get them matched to your weight and riding style
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Thanks! Did you need the special tools (020951Y Stanchion support, 020888Y Pliers for pre-fill pipe) or were you able to accomplish this without. What fork oil did you use, or did you just use reccomended) - Also I don't see the quantity or measurement in the service station manual.

Thanks,

Jeff
 
Oil is included in the fork kit.

Unfortunately I cant find my instruction guide so cant tell you how much is required.

I did need a tool to hold down the tube (020888Y) but you can get something similar on eBay for a fraction of the price.
Without it it is a pain to get your spanner in to loosen the nut.
 
Am looking to upgrade the suspension on my 14 Cal Touring. The Matrix 40D STD rear shocks seem to be the right fit for me but I'm having trouble figuring out the front forks. Two applications appear in the store; the Matris FM109 KS for $249 a pair and the F20M109K but I'm not finding reviews on those two. And is the F20M109K price $1159 each or a pair?
 
njlefevr said:
Am looking to upgrade the suspension on my 14 Cal Touring. The Matrix 40D STD rear shocks seem to be the right fit for me but I'm having trouble figuring out the front forks. Two applications appear in the store; the Matris FM109 KS for $249 a pair and the F20M109K but I'm not finding reviews on those two. And is the F20M109K price $1159 each or a pair?
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Very good and if your Touring has adjusters on the top of the forks either kit will work. ALL fork kits are priced as a kit to do both forks (of course).
 
I've recently put the Matris spring kit (with the external spring adjusters)
in my 2018 Eldorado . Along with a set of different rear shocks I'm thoroughly
satisfied with the suspension on it . Toyed with the idea of improved dampers
but the money wasn't there . Happy with it now , so I'm glad I tried the spring
kit first . YMMV :) . Peter
 
GTM® said:
Very good and if your Touring has adjusters on the top of the forks either kit will work. ALL fork kits are priced as a kit to do both forks (of course).
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I can see no adjusters on top of the forks, just a one piece cap with a hex head on it. Does that mean I need the FM109 KS kit?
 
For what it's worth on mine the letter was quite low on the fork leg , I had to roll the bike to find
it as it was only visible through the brake rotor slots . Peter
 
Rickhinnz said:
View attachment 17788 View attachment 17789 Just received and installed my new GTM 2WS shocks today.

What a difference.
Of course it’s raining again here in Auckland but first ride definitely shows what the Custom was missing.

Have now modded both front and back with these and the Matris fork kit from Todd

I know these are the budget versions but best I can afford with the $NZ
Currently $NZ1 = $US0.64
And $NZ150 in taxes to land them on $US399

Next up is Todd’s Header system to go with the Agostinis
When the government pays me for my confiscated long arms.
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Hi Rick. Did the suspension mods really make the difference now that it’s 2 years on. I’m in the Waikato and have recently got a California 1400 touring. Looking at riding the South Island two up with full panniers. Previously owned litre bikes and two CBR1100xx’s. Cheers Kevin
 
Kevin Christie said:
Hi Rick. Did the suspension mods really make the difference now that it’s 2 years on. I’m in the Waikato and have recently got a California 1400 touring. Looking at riding the South Island two up with full panniers. Previously owned litre bikes and two CBR1100xx’s. Cheers Kevin
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Kevin,
I know you have asked Rick the question but I have done the suspension mods on my Eldorado as well (so has my brother on his California touring) all I can say is, totally transformed the handling and ride. No way would I have contemplated a tour two up with luggage with the stock set up. And your pillion will thank you for it.
Cheers, Ron
 
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