How about a multi-link rear shock setup, like many motorcycles use? Sounds good, having an increasing resistance with movement of a linear shock? That's what the new 2017 Tmax has; guess where they got the idea?
From the fine folks at Zeus Lightning in Taiwan. Here is their 2015 prototype for the Tmax 530:
...and the finished product with an Ohlins shock:
...and installed on a Tmax:
This is them:
A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
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A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
2009 Tmax with OODLES of upgrades!
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
Gosh that looks expensive!!
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
It looks expensive now but after a few months of UK winter salt and grime it would look much more affordable!
I'll stick to the standard shrouded item. Much more suited to our climate and I can save the (let's guess) £4-£500 in case I have to buy something I really need . ..
But thanks Sku-Tor!
I'll stick to the standard shrouded item. Much more suited to our climate and I can save the (let's guess) £4-£500 in case I have to buy something I really need . ..
But thanks Sku-Tor!
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
Bet its twice that!! So that's another £500 you've saved!2wheelover51 wrote: I can save the (let's guess) £4-£500 in case I have to buy something I really need . ..
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
Don't they just use a variable rate spring in the original shock?
Get rid of a few bearings or pins and bushes that can rust, wear and seize...
Get rid of a few bearings or pins and bushes that can rust, wear and seize...
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
From what I understand the standard shock is oleopneumatic (the spring is air, with the usual oil damping)
(Don't think that spellings right though!) But I could be wrong...
(Don't think that spellings right though!) But I could be wrong...
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
Looks great and will easily cost £1000 notes great for track days etc .Its a shame to hide such a pretty thing under a bike . With regards to shock costs you can get a wilbers built to your weight and usage for £400 notes or a shock factory unit built to your weight and usage plus it has full adjustability for £350 ish ( uses ohlins springs ) and many more out there . if your after plush with no springs ect there's quite a few four ales style shocks available now for around £500 ,my m8 has them on his bmw very nice indeed and very easy to adjust if needed . Cheers Skutorr a nice find
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
Thanks for enlightening us Meldrew. I was beginning to wonder about that myself.
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
looks stunning bet it costs an arm and a leg.
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Re: A NEW Upgrade for your Tmax!!
Specifically: 4 Porters...
2009 Tmax with OODLES of upgrades!
2009 Majesty 400 (sold)
2007 Aprilia Mojito 150 (sold)
2009 Majesty 400 (sold)
2007 Aprilia Mojito 150 (sold)