motocatfish
06-29-2003, 05:54 PM
I have cornering-clearance issues with the Aprilia shock, and had pursued Ohlins for several months to make a Capo shock. They claimed I was the only Capo owner on the planet to ask for one, & until that changed, they were not going to design one. Grrr...
I got tired of waiting. So, I called Penske Shocks, they said no problem, & I sent them my Capo shock. The prototype turned out GREAT!
Its their standard racing motocycle shock model 8900 (with rebound, preload, & ride-height adjustability) with the model 8981 reservoir (with 6-way adjustable compression) setup for an Aprilia Caponord.
Their 700 lb./in. spring is a close match to the oem Capo spring when preloaded the same. I'm 260 lbs. and have ordered 750 and 800 lb./in. springs to see which I'll like better. I'll let you know in a few weeks.
CAUTION: I recommend a qualified mechanic do the shock installation, as the roller bearings in the Aprilia shock linkage are NOT caged and will fall OUT if the center-bearing sleeves are allowed to move too far laterally (side-to-side) after the dog-bone links are removed.
Total cost, with shipping to California, was $810. See (www.penskeshocks.com). They normally do business with motorcycle & suspension shops who sell their products, but will sell direct to those who don't have a dealer near by.
Catfish ...
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Mike Chaplin
Concord, Ca.
I got tired of waiting. So, I called Penske Shocks, they said no problem, & I sent them my Capo shock. The prototype turned out GREAT!
Its their standard racing motocycle shock model 8900 (with rebound, preload, & ride-height adjustability) with the model 8981 reservoir (with 6-way adjustable compression) setup for an Aprilia Caponord.
Their 700 lb./in. spring is a close match to the oem Capo spring when preloaded the same. I'm 260 lbs. and have ordered 750 and 800 lb./in. springs to see which I'll like better. I'll let you know in a few weeks.
CAUTION: I recommend a qualified mechanic do the shock installation, as the roller bearings in the Aprilia shock linkage are NOT caged and will fall OUT if the center-bearing sleeves are allowed to move too far laterally (side-to-side) after the dog-bone links are removed.
Total cost, with shipping to California, was $810. See (www.penskeshocks.com). They normally do business with motorcycle & suspension shops who sell their products, but will sell direct to those who don't have a dealer near by.
Catfish ...
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Mike Chaplin
Concord, Ca.