| Author | Message | ||
     M2typhoon |
 Can you guess who?? | ||
| Brinnutz |
Are those the one from Twin Motorcycles? | ||
| M2typhoon |
Bingo!! They say that they will be the best value for the cost which, in our language means that it could be a lower cost option to a Penske type shock. They also said they will take special orders on length, not just the 14" or 16" standard. Is it wrong that I'm excited!!! | ||
| Xl1200r |
This is good news, indeed, assuming that shipping across the pond doesn't kill the savings. | ||
| Jayvee |
Seems like it's missing something? I like the way the long bars taper in the middle. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I need a new rear shock. This could be great news. | ||
| S1owner |
When will they be available | ||
| M2typhoon |
It seems they are still in the prototype stage so I would expect not until the summer or fall of this year. Since they have posted this, there has been quite the responses on FB. I also heard that these shocks will be custom made peices and you will have to give your fully dressed riding weight for the correct spring rate and valving!! I think I'm in wub  | ||
| Kyrocket |
200# and you can mail it to... | ||
| Dannybuell |
What do you have against the Penske? My S1 loves it's Penske. | ||
| No_rice |
I need a new rear shock. This could be great news. are you sure one can hack it?!  | ||
| Gmaan03 |
Where is the link to this shock? | ||
| M2typhoon |
Gmaan03, If you friend them on FB, you can see the pics. They haven't said a thing about it on their website. | ||
| Fahren |
If you are already willing to shop overseas for a new shock, then contact Ronnie at AST for a coil-spring style rear shock second to none, dialled in just to suit you. They have been in production for quite a while, and the European and British Buell communities swear by them. Dutch X1 knows more about the AST unit - it is made in the Netherlands. http://www.ast-suspension.com/index.asp | ||
| Gmaan03 |
@ M2typhoon, thanks! | ||
| Dutch_x1 |
fahren this week i gave the guys from twin motorcycles a call and asked about the shock.the only thing they could tell me is that the shock might be ready in march. from my experience i can really recommend doing business with twinmotorcycles.i will post new information in this thread as soon as i got it. about the AST shock: don`t need to writhe a lot about it , it`s PERFECT. have one on my x1 and will never buy a other shock. | ||
| Pash |
I have ASTs on all my Buells and they are faultless. Endless support for setting them up, whether it be setting up damping or selecting the right spring... Highly recommended... | ||
| Kalali |
Is it just me or there is no "shock" in that picture?! | ||
| Anonymous |
Missing? I'm shocked! SHOCKED! | ||
| Fahren |
^^^ I don't think my iPhone liked the way I signed in to write that last post. I'm not Anonymous. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
are you sure one can hack it?! Bite me, tiny!   | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
What is the pricing on the AST shock? | ||
| Fahren |
Ft. Contact Ronnie for AST, too many variables. Like exchange rate. I'd email him. | ||
| Dutch_x1 |
Ft, Going to give ronnie a call and ask him to take a look at this thread. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Ronnie? | ||
| Fahren |
Ronnie= Buell @ AST, | ||
| Alexw4 |
Has anyone else thought of welding on some brackets for twin rear shocks? I was getting desperate, so don't kill me. | ||
| Rocketronnl |
if you are interested in a AST shock ask the guys from AST-USA,they can answer all your questions about prices. about the shock,it comes in every lenght you request,lenght,spring pre-load,compression and rebound adjustable,hose is with swiffle banjo's,also a longer hose is no problem. The german Pegasus raceteam uses AST on all their (race)bikes.  | ||
| Wolk625 |
just got an email back from Mike from AST USA: We offer a solution for the following Buell models: S1, S3, M2, X1, XB, Ulysses, and 1125 R/CR. The rear shock is triple adjustable and comes in either 14" or 16" length. Custom lengths can be accommodated, but require longer build time. They come with a black spring (other colors can be requested). Ronnie needs the following information when ordered: length, rider weight, hose length, and which side the reservoir will be on (show or no show). Also, DLC coated cylinders are available on request (additional fee). Cost: $1050 DLC option: additional $150 Typical build time is a couple weeks, but then it takes around 10 days for shipping/customs/re-shipping to customer on top of that - so estimate 30 days from time of order. Feel free to let the forum folks know. Thanks Mike Patterson AST Suspension - USA Moton - USA 972.424.3700 That's a bit pricey for me at least.. Hope to hear what a quote for a Twin Motorcycles shock will run for. | ||
| Wolk625 |
http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp? guid=YXHFSC&aid=3788&cid=214&s=&a=&aname=Buell_tub e_model_M2_X1_S1_S2_S3_shock_absorber Soon....  |
