GuzziTech Penske Rear Shock - now a dealer

[GT-Rx]

Now taking custom-built orders on Penske monoshocks for your Breva, Norge/Sport, etc. ->HERE<- Shocks are built/valved to order for *your* specs. For those who don't know of Penske, they are a class-leading, Made in the USA shock manufacturer (among a myriad of other things). I have personally raced on Penske shocks and *strongly* endorse them. Contact me direct e-mail to order; Todd at GuzziTech.com

Pricing (not including shipping) is:
8900 - Rebound only - $625 USD (shown bottom left)
8983 - Compression & rebound adjustment - $875 USD (shown bottom right)
8987 - High/Low compression & rebound adjustment - $1195 USD (not shown, but identical to above)

--ORDER INFO HERE--

8983 shown mounted on a 1200 Sport (reservoir mounting is shown for location only, will come with proper mounting clamps):

[PaulJr]

I've used Penske for a long time and love them. I currently have an 8987 for a Suzuki DL1000 I sold a while back, any chance of modifying it to fit?

[guzzibob]

So our rear monoshock alternatives are now:

1)Stock underdamped Sachs shock with early way too soft spring or later somewhat better stronger spring, but with easy to use remote pre-load adjustment for passenger or heavy cargo situations.

2)Hyperpro much better damped & progressive spring, damping adj for rebound only, but preload adjustable only upon removal of the shock, hence preload adj less than ideal for those with highly variable loads (passenger/long trip cargo), at $614 shipped in the US.

3)Penske per above, whith no mention of any preload adjustment-hence I assume there is none except maybe prior to install (what is it, Todd?), $625-$1125 depending upon degree of damping adjustment

4)No word on the YSS monoshock you were talking about last year, so I assume it hasn't happened & isn't likely to anytime soon, is that right? Last April you were projecting three states of trim from rebound damping/off the bike preload adj only ($499) to rebound damping plus remote preload ($709) to multi adj damping & remote preload ($899).

Also how does base Penske compare to Hyperpro?

[GT-Rx]

I've used Penske for a long time and love them. I currently have an 8987 for a Suzuki DL1000 I sold a while back, any chance of modifying it to fit?

Paul, it's possible depending on how much needs to be changed (length? shock mounts, etc.) Typically cost can get quickly to the price of a new one. I can check into it if you can give me the length of the TL shock and mounting point types.

[GT-Rx]

So our rear monoshock alternatives are now:

1)Stock

2)Hyperpro much better damped & progressive spring, damping adj for rebound only, but preload adjustable only upon removal of the shock, hence preload adj useless for those with highly variable loads (passenger/long trip cargo), at $614 shipped in the US.

Correct, except the shock is valved and sprung to each riders requirements -AND- the shock does *not* have to be removed to adjust pre-load, you just use the included spanner wrench.

3)Penske per above, whith no mention of any preload adjustment-hence I assume there is none except maybe prior to install (what is it, Todd?), $625-$1125 depending upon degree of damping adjustment

I am currently checking in with them on if any remote pre-load adjust option(s) is available. It would be adjustable on bike via threaded collar/spanner.

4)No word on the YSS monoshock you were talking about last year, so I assume it hasn't happened & isn't likely to anytime soon, is that right? Last April you were projecting three states of trim from rebound damping/off the bike preload adj only ($499) to rebound damping plus remote preload ($709) to multi adj damping & remote preload ($899).

Actually, the YSS Mono should *finally* be back in my hands in the next week or less, in a fully adjustable state (including high/low compression adjustment and spring preload adjuster). Pricing is correct. Upon final road test of the shock (and write-up here), I will post ordering info here.

Also how does base Penske compare to Hyperpro?

The HP is a work of art. Penske is a professional grade shock, that focuses on functionality over looks. Penske offers solid support backed by in-house engineers here in the U.S. The HyperPro is unflappable as well. So I recommend base it on function and price, both are great.

[kwn306]

Todd,

I sent Hyerpro a email about a shock for the Stelvio, they claim they don't make one for the bike.

Which one are you using and have you tested it on the bike?

[GT-Rx]

I sent Hyerpro a email about a shock for the Stelvio, they claim they don't make one for the bike. Which one are you using and have you tested it on the bike?

Dynojet will also tell you they don't make a PC-V for the newer Guzzis. I've made it my job to make things happen. Either the HP 460 or 461 as shown HERE can be had, and while I have not yet had one to test, it is spec'ed and ready to sell. You want to be the first?

[guzzibob]

So exactly how easy is it to adjust preload on the Hyperpro while on a Norge? You saying it's not much harder than the wonderfully easy to use cam ramps on old design twin shocks like the Ikon/Konis, so I would be happy to adjust when loading up for a trip, then adjust back when I return & take all the stuff off? Perhaps I had the mistaken impression that it was not so easy. Also not clear on the HP/Penske comparison. You saying the HP look cooler but the Penske work better? In what way & how much?

[kwn306]

Todd,

I’m a little confused over the rear shock selection and I am not attempting to be a smart A$$ either.

Both manufactures (Hyper Pro & Penske) claim they do not make (I’ve called each manufacture) a rear shock for the Stelvio. They do not recommend using another style / type shock (Griso, Norge, etc.) on the Stelvio because according to them each bike is different. Also neither manufacture will warranty their product on the Stelvio.

According to MG each bike has a separate part number for each shock and each unit has specific length, valving, damping, spring rate, etc., etc. for each individual model.

Now you claim to be a dealer for each and are making things happen for us which is much appreciated.

If my memory is correct you do not have a Stelvio and have already stated that you haven’t tested either shock on a Stelvio. So, please tell me how you have spec’ed one for the Stelvio when the manufacture has not?

Again not attempting to be a smart A$$, I just don’t want to spend over $600+ dollars on something that both manufactures claim doesn’t exist and will not warranty.

[GT-Rx]

Bob, adjustment via spanner on the HP or Penske are fairly simple to get at, on bike. The YSS comes with a adjuster knob like stock.

Kurt, I'm not going to divulge the details, but I deal direct with the engineers/techs, so it's a simple case of the sales associates not communicating.