scottyd
Wizard
So here's Lee assembling my new 8983.... this is from Traxxions FB page, posted an hour ago....
Pics of my new Penske 8983 @ Traxxion Suspension
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NJFZ1
Moderator
Man that's a nice looking shock! I bet you can't wait to get back home from overseas. You're going to be busy with the mods for quite a while 
scottyd
Wizard
Oh hell yeah I can't wait now Tony!
va_rider
Wizard
This was without a doubt one of my favorite mods... it's what really took me from liking my bike, to loving it.... I'm about due to send the Penske off for a service... but it's treated me well for ~20,000 miles.... normally, it wouldn't be due for a service yet, but I used to spend a great deal of time on gravel roads...
FZ1inTX
Adminstrator
That is an awesome piece of equipment! Love the blue spring! Congrats Scotty!
scottyd
Wizard
Man that's a nice looking shock! I bet you can't wait to get back home from overseas. You're going to be busy with the mods for quite a while
The plan is when i get home:
-Give the bike a quick post 6 month storage/hibernation check/service... (fuel/battery/tyres/coolant/chain/lights...) fit the Motovation front axle sliders,
-Dyno session for a baseline and have the PR2ct's and Driven rear axleblock sliders fitted,
-Back at home, fit the Akra, Penske, K&N filter,
-then test ride the new gear, fine tuning the new shock, decide if I need to do the AIS mod and decide on the ECUnleashed mod...
NJFZ1
Moderator
Sounds like a good plan. Are you going to have some time off from work when you get back home? And I guess you'll do another dyno session after all the mods? And don't forget to do the "airbox mod" when fitting the K&N filter
scottyd
Wizard
Sounds like a good plan. Are you going to have some time off from work when you get back home? And I guess you'll do another dyno session after all the mods? And don't forget to do the "airbox mod" when fitting the K&N filter
I'll have about 3 weeks off.
Yep another dyno session will be in order, just not sure if it will need one before the ecu re-flash though... but definitely after that...
Hey a question about the air box mod, does it create any extra induction noise?
johnnyontherocks
The Cosmic Avenger
Sounds like the February I had last year! Yes you will have a lot of intake noise with the airbox mod and cut down flies.
NJFZ1
Moderator
But it's a nice growl
Starts a little before 4k RPM on my bike. I actually use it as a shift point when riding at a slower pace in the city. No need to even look at the tach...hear the intake growl...time to shift up a gear
scottyd
Wizard
My new shock will be in the mail this afternoon (now or very soon).
It's packaged up and ready to go...
It's packaged up and ready to go...
ballmead
Wizard
Very nice Scotty, you will love it mate.
When are we going for that ride?
When are we going for that ride?
scottyd
Wizard
Thanks
It will be mid to late april after I get back and move down there. Can't wait either.
BDazzler
Wizard
Man, I need to save up for a rear shock. I think I exceed the weight limit for the stock .
Congrats on your new rear shock. I'm sure it will improve your fun and safety. I look forward to your review.
.Congrats on your new rear shock. I'm sure it will improve your fun and safety. I look forward to your review.
Bogie
Wizard
So here's Lee assembling my new 8983.... this is from Traxxions FB page, posted an hour ago....
scottyd
Wizard
Thanks Bogie, thats awesome! NPH, i mean Barney Stinson is a legend!!! :tup::tup:
Nolz
Well-Known Member
Look forward to hearing about how much of a difference it makes to the bikes handling. I tell ya, the more I dig around on this site the more I feel should just cut up my credit card NOW!!!!!
NJFZ1
Moderator
Nolz
Well-Known Member
Mate, I've already had to tone it down. It's been unfortunate that it's been raining almost every day since I picked up the bike a few weeks back. I say unfortunate because I've spent way too much time here as a result of not being able to ride...and its COSTING ME MONEY!!!!
I've got bits and pieces flying in from all parts of the world! =P
I've got bits and pieces flying in from all parts of the world! =P
scottyd
Wizard
Yep and with my shift roster I had almost 6 months of that kind of weather last year! go to work=sunny, day off=piss down on me... and they wonder why I don't ride so much.... that and I'm only a fair weather rider...
Outstanding! Thats what we want to hear!