Adventure School?
We had the unique opportunity to attend a RawHyde Adventure Training camp. Picture several days of hands on exercises teaching the intricacies of blasting through the dirt on a 600lb machine. The compound is huge and terrain choices endless. Added bonus? Cordon Bleu chefs, rental bikes, fully stocked bar and total immersion into the Adventure riding lifestyle. We came out well fed, significantly better riders and with a new appreciation for the capabilities of this genre of bikes. Thanks RawHyde and looking forward to returning! http://www.rawhyde-offroad.com/
#5 in a list of reasons to update your motorcycle suspension
5) Brake dive blows. That diving sensation you get when you come to a stop light and the stock front suspension rapidly compresses and starts making clunky sounds as it hits bottom is a bad thing. OEM suspension is a compromise at best, as the factory has no idea how much you weigh or how hard you will ride. A set of Progressive rate springs or better yet a Monotube Fork Cartridge kit will virtually eliminate brake dive and return a controlled feel to the bike.
Progressive Suspension 465 Series shock install on Suzuki V-Strom
The Strom is a great bike, low $, high fun and bombproof. The one weak spot? Factory suspension is frail and undersprung. We can fix that. Take a look at the install for more info and the details on the shock here: http://www.progressivesuspension.com/465RAP/index.html
Cool little Sporty Cafe Racer
How do you make a proper Cafe out of a Sportster? First thing is a set of tall shocks on the back to give it a little attitude. After that, a stubby tail, low bars and maybe some rearsets. We make a low buck, high performance shock just for this sort of hooliganism. http://www.progressivesuspension.com/hd/412series/index.html
Credit to Rockit Garage for the bike pics.
#10 in a list of reasons to replace your shocks. More to come in no particular order.
Wives/girlfriends are important. That one seems obvious, but hard to relate to a new set of shocks, right? Those who’ve ridden pillion know very well that any and all monkey motion happening at the back wheel is transmitted directly to the passenger. What a rider may feel as a slight annoyance is invariably knocking the sunglasses off the face of the fairer sex. Opportunities to ride and spend money on motorcycles are substantially increased if the better half is supportive, involved and not shaken like a martini.
Hurley Scrambler by RSD
We’ve said it before, but the Sporty platform just can’t be beat for all around custom. Inexpensive and versatile as hell. Proof? How about a Scrambler version? Two wheeled coolness by RSD, suspension is our 970 Series Piggyback shocks. Check it out here. http://www.rolandsands.com/wp/2012/03/20/hurley-scrambler
Slammed on the ground and rides nice? How can that be?
“How can I slam it on the ground and make it ride better?” We’ve heard this question from bagger owners hundreds of times and for years we told the askers that he or she had to pick one. Not anymore my friends. Now we show them our AirDragger suspension system. By designing a coil/air hybrid with an on board compressor, we’ve created a set of shocks that lets you drop the bike to the bump stops around town and then raise it back up on the open road. The result is not only a great riding bike, but also one that instantly becomes short inseam friendly with a push of a button.
Check it out here: http://www.progressivesuspension.com/airdragger/index.html
The Lowbrow “Dirtster”
Hardtails make us sad, but we love ridable customs and the Lowbrow Dirtster is shaping up to be just that. Relatively small, agile and set up for maximum suspension travel with a set of 970 Series piggyback shocks this machine should be able to handle anything they throw at it and then hop on the highway home. Could it be the the new generation of custom bikes are actually ment to be RIDDEN! We hope so. Meanwhile, take a look at this crazy machine here http://lowbrowcustoms.blogspot.com/2012/03/lowbrow-dirtster-project-update.html
Happy Birthday Malcolm…
Racer, hero, shop owner and inspiration to generations of riders. Malcolm Smith is an icon in the motorsports arena and likely one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. If you’re local to his Riverside California shop, check out one of their movie nights. Screening On any Sunday in eyesight of the original Huskies from the movie is only bested by sharing some popcorn with the man himself. http://www.malcolmsmith.com/
Rough day at the office.
It happens to everyone, even professional test riders. Soft sand and a 500+ lb bike can make for some challenging times. Both bike and rider walked away without a scrach. For more pics of our recent Adventure Bike Throwdown, check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150670099329776.414951.109082624775&type=1
- Adventure School?
- #5 in a list of reasons to update your motorcycle suspension
- Progressive Suspension 465 Series shock install on Suzuki V-Strom
- Cool little Sporty Cafe Racer
- #10 in a list of reasons to replace your shocks. More to come in no particular order.
- Hurley Scrambler by RSD
- Slammed on the ground and rides nice? How can that be?
- The Lowbrow “Dirtster”
- Happy Birthday Malcolm…
- Rough day at the office.
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Suspensionguy: Chuck, couple of options, the 412 Series coil shoc...
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chuck lavigne: I have a 2012 street glide. I'm a little dissapoi...
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Justin B: This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Sus...
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