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StreetHawk
22-02-08, 09:01 PM
Can anyone recommend me a suspension specialist near Bracknell, Berkshire?

I'd like to get my forks and rear shock upgraded on my ZX6R so it soaks up the bumps better and doesn't jump around so much..

Any help much appreciated!

Nick
Balky001
22-02-08, 09:12 PM
What about East Anglia. MC Technics are probably one of the best in the country and appear in lots of publications. http://www.mctechnics.co.uk/home.htm

Worth the few extra miles. I spoke with Crescent Suzuki and a couple of other specialist who said if MC has set up my bike then they know its been done right
ASM-Forever
22-02-08, 09:17 PM
They can be pricey but i think PDQ are good.
Sean_C
22-02-08, 09:30 PM
What about East Anglia. MC Technics are probably one of the best in the country and appear in lots of publications. http://www.mctechnics.co.uk/home.htm

Worth the few extra miles. I spoke with Crescent Suzuki and a couple of other specialist who said if MC has set up my bike then they know its been done right



+1
Darren sorted my forks after my hedge surfing incident, did an impeccable job
StreetHawk
22-02-08, 09:47 PM
They can be pricey but i think PDQ are good.

I've been to PDQ but they told me I needed new calipers and they just happened to have some used ones lying around that belonged to a customer. Mine for a cool 150 quid.. Wasn't convinced :rolleyes:

Have since had the bike serviced elsewhere and they said the brakes were fine. Won't rush back to PDQ.

Have emailed MCTechnics.. :)
Balky001
22-02-08, 10:31 PM
I've been to PDQ but they told me I needed new calipers and they just happened to have some used ones lying around that belonged to a customer. Mine for a cool 150 quid.. Wasn't convinced :rolleyes:

Have since had the bike serviced elsewhere and they said the brakes were fine. Won't rush back to PDQ.

Have emailed MCTechnics.. :)

:thumright: You shouldn't be disappointed with Darren, he's a decent bloke
chunkytfg
25-02-08, 10:55 PM
How about our very own Rob#70

Or RAW performance as he calls his sideline is suspension work.

He's very good and only up the road from you in aylesbury(ish).
StreetHawk
26-02-08, 07:26 AM
Hadn't seen him before.. Have you got a contact number for him?

Cheers :-)
rictus01
26-02-08, 08:20 AM
Had my Speedtriple suspension rebuilt with maxton kits at PDQ at Taplow, seem to have done a good job, and using the original forks and shock was very cost effective.

Cheers Mark.
andyb
26-02-08, 08:38 AM
Nick let me know what you manage to find out as I'm going to need to sort the shock on my zx6 too!
Skip
26-02-08, 10:26 AM
I have emailed MCTechnics about sorting the suspension on my Zed - let me know when you hear something as I sent it yesterday and have not had a response yet.

Heard loads and loads of great things about them.
rictus01
26-02-08, 10:43 AM
Can I just ask, are you guys looking for setup, change or rebuilt to your own spec ?

Cheers Mark.
Skip
26-02-08, 10:48 AM
Can I just ask, are you guys looking for setup, change or rebuilt to your own spec ?

Cheers Mark.
After reading various articles I would like a fork oil and spring change and a new spring fitted to the rear.

All way beyond my mechnical abilities! :smt090
SoulKiss
26-02-08, 10:52 AM
After reading various articles I would like a fork oil and spring change and a new spring fitted to the rear.

All way beyond my mechnical abilities! :smt090

Hey if I can do it - ok so advised by Jambo and overseen by Rictus.

But did it all the same :)
Skip
26-02-08, 10:54 AM
Hey if I can do it - ok so advised by Jambo and overseen by Rictus.

But did it all the same :)

Key point there "overseen by Rictus"!
rictus01
26-02-08, 10:58 AM
Key point there "overseen by Rictus"!

Once I'm mobile I could probably find time, it's only an afternoon job, although I haven't seen my spring compressor for sometime :scratch:

Cheers Mark.
Skip
26-02-08, 11:00 AM
Once I'm mobile I could probably find time, it's only an afternoon job, although I haven't seen my spring compressor for sometime :scratch:

Cheers Mark.

Very generous of you Mark - will see how things pan out :)
StreetHawk
26-02-08, 12:08 PM
After reading various articles I would like a fork oil and spring change and a new spring fitted to the rear.

All way beyond my mechnical abilities! :smt090

Ditto that.. I've not received anything back ftom MCTechnics yet either. May drop into PDQ in Taplow and see what they can do.
rictus01
26-02-08, 12:13 PM
Ditto that.. I've not received anything back ftom MCTechnics yet either. May drop into PDQ in Taplow and see what they can do.

nothing complicated in that lot, the only tricky thing is compressing the rear spring for removel, apart from that you'll only need basic tools.

Cheers Mark.