Author Topic: works performance shocks (Read 9640 times)

wilson11 · « **on:** February 19, 2007, 04:46:32 PM »

Has anybody dealt with these people? I am trying to get a set of fork springs for my 400f and I have e-mailed them more than once and no reply and also phoned them and just end up going from one person back to another.What's going on with these guys?

sparty · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2007, 05:06:31 PM »

I had the same result when I emailed them. I tried three times, then I told them to go pound sand up their arse when they finally replied.

Sparty

MRieck · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2007, 05:21:01 PM »

Try Wilburs or Hyperpro

bwaller · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:34:36 PM »

I'm sorry to hear you didn't fare well with them. I have a couple sets of shocks from them and am well satisfied. I do remember asking about fork springs for a 550 and was told they didn't dabble in springs for the older stuff anymore.

eurban · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:35:46 PM »

Mike, thats Wilbers, not Wilburs. . . . . .

MRieck · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2007, 07:26:50 PM »

Quote from: eurban on February 19, 2007, 06:35:46 PM

Mike, thats Wilbers, not Wilburs. . . . . .

Thanks...sometimes memory....

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2007, 07:32:02 PM »

You told me you were quite young

Cattledog · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2007, 06:42:24 AM »

Go see Geoff at ikon@ikonsuspension.com

ikonsuspension.com

Good guy - great products and knows his business thoroughly.

bgfootball67 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:34:58 AM »

I have two sets of rear shocks, one I have been running on my Hellcat and one set of blacked out shocks for my new CB750 cafe project. Also ordered the spring set for the front end, not quite sure they told you they don't do old stuff as I thought that was a large part of their business.

They can be a pain in the ass to deal with at time (I only agree because I am impatient and expect excellent service from all businesses), but their product is awesome IMHO and turn around is quick. I had them rebuild my Hellcat shocks and add 1/2" to the length and have been loving them ever sense. Sorta have to have something that is a little more stiff with my size. Last time I was in Cali I stopped to visit them and they seemed like good people! Again my opinion....

sparty · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2007, 10:10:44 AM »

Quote from: MRieck on February 19, 2007, 05:21:01 PM

Try Wilburs or Hyperpro

I got my quote from Wilbers

Here it is:

Model 633 TS @ $ 1,644.00
the shocks have adjustable rebound damping with 22 clicks, as well as High
and Low speed compression damping with 22 clicks and billet piggy back
reservoir, as well as infinite variable adjustment for spring pre-load via
the
C-spanner. The reservoir can and will be angled to clear body parts and to
allow access to the adjustments.

Now that is "shocking", no pun intended.

Sparty

Bikebuff · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2007, 12:49:42 PM »

Hey Wilson,

I know I'm getting into this discussion late in the game, but I had a very positive experience with Works. I too emailed them and got some responses but it was when I called them that I got really good service. I called shortly after December 25, 2006 for some dual rate fork springs for my '70 cb750K0. I spoke to a guy named Raul and he answered all my questions and really knew his stuff. Very easy to talk to and was willing to knock 10% off the purchase price of the springs. The shipping was pretty quick from California to Wisconsin. I'd give them a thumbs up, but I would call and ask to speak to him. I have no affiliation with the company whatsoever, so I hope this doesn't cloud things up.

Prost!

MRieck · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2007, 12:55:32 PM »

Quote from: sparty on February 20, 2007, 10:10:44 AM

Quote from: MRieck on February 19, 2007, 05:21:01 PM
Try Wilburs or Hyperpro

I got my quote from Wilbers

Here it is:

Model 633 TS @ $ 1,644.00
the shocks have adjustable rebound damping with 22 clicks, as well as High
and Low speed compression damping with 22 clicks and billet piggy back
reservoir, as well as infinite variable adjustment for spring pre-load via
the
C-spanner. The reservoir can and will be angled to clear body parts and to
allow access to the adjustments.

Now that is "shocking", no pun intended.

Sparty

I didn't say they were giving stuff away Art.

They do have cheaper models.

eurban · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2007, 06:43:19 PM »

Yes the Wilbers rear shocks Sparty mentioned are unbelieveably cool looking but particularly with the current $ to Euro very pricey. They have a non resevoir model with adjustable rebound (similar to to the Hyperpro shocks on the Million CB Mike??) About $850 and the "Ecoline" for $600ish. For fork springs, Progressive Suspsension has a pretty good rep and would probably be just a matter of looking up the part number and ordering them. Here's Pic of a resevior shock one model down from Sparty's Cadilac shocks

eurban · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2007, 06:46:21 PM »

And here's a pic of the Ecolines . . . . .

eurban · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2007, 06:51:02 PM »

Anyone know anything about YSS shocks. They seem to be an Australian/Thai company and to have some affilation with Wilbers. Products look similar to Wilbers but a good bit less expensive. About $6-700 US for the resevoir model $4-500 US for the Non. Both Have rebound adjustments. Anyone??

MRieck · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:17:43 PM »

Quote from: eurban on February 20, 2007, 06:51:02 PM

Anyone know anything about YSS shocks. They seem to be an Australian/Thai company and to have some affilation with Wilbers. Products look similar to Wilbers but a good bit less expensive. About $6-700 US for the resevoir model $4-500 US for the Non. Both Have rebound adjustments. Anyone??

News to me sir.

chung · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:26:50 PM »

Try the telephone sometimes, it works.

A lot of people still don't like computers and do most of their bussiness face 2 face..

Geeto67 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2007, 11:07:00 PM »

I bought these for my DOHC:

http://www.vipexperformance.com/

so far they look like they would swap on to a SOHC (I have a 76 F with 900F shocks on it anyway) and the price was unbelievable $242 shipped to my door. I got the gold anodized ones. The only real complaint is that they are 14" eye to clevis which makes them a full inch taller than stock SOHC

sparty · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2007, 05:39:39 AM »

Quote from: chung on February 20, 2007, 09:26:50 PM

Try the telephone sometimes, it works.

A lot of people still don't like computers and do most of their bussiness face 2 face..

I have a complaint with that statement... I expect a company that gives you their contact information as an email address to be pretty familiar with the use of email. I also like face to face business, but in reality, business is moving too fast these days. Plus, it is much less expensive using email. I own a small business and I know how important customer relations are to your bottom line. I don't advertise, never have, my business is 100% word of mouth/referrals, and I have more business than I can handle because I am good to my customers and get back to them in a very timely manner.

Sparty

tsflstb · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2007, 10:49:57 AM »

Quote

I bought these for my DOHC:

http://www.vipexperformance.com/

Wow. Those look pretty nice. How adjustable are they? Preload and compression/rebound? Do you get to specify your spring rate?

andy750 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2007, 11:15:38 AM »

Hey Geeto,
Do you have a photo of these shocks on your bike? Im looking for 14` shocks for precisely the reason you mention - stiffer on the back end and taller. Will go on my cafe K2.

thanks
Andy

vipex · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2007, 07:18:04 PM »

gents,

I was asked by one of your members to drop in and introduce one of our products to your site. I am not sure if this is OK with your forum admin., but I am sure they will advise me. I am posting a pic of one of our products. I should tell you that we are sponsoring a vintage race team campaigning a 1976 CB750.....please feel free to either PM me here or send an email to me

seaweb11 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:44:30 PM »

All of us are always looking for new stuff for our rides. I'm sure the Mods won't mind you answering questions asked of you right here. It would save us all a lot of emails I'm sure.

what's the poop on them? Are the taller than a standard 750? preload? .......

vipex · « **Reply #23 on:** February 24, 2007, 07:56:44 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on February 23, 2007, 08:44:30 PM

All of us are always looking for new stuff for our rides. I'm sure the Mods won't mind you answering questions asked of you right here. It would save us all a lot of emails I'm sure.

what's the poop on them? Are the taller than a standard 750? preload? .......

The lentgh of the model shown is 15 inches eye to eye and there is a preload adjustment. We are currently utilizing 2 different spring rates. we have several test bed bikes. One is a 76 cb750 vintage racebike the others include 2 1983 cb1100fs and an 81 cb750 F. They are engineeered in North America (USA and Canada). All testing and metallurgy was done here(N.A.) We offer a 24 month replacement warranty and they are rebuildable.

What else would you like to know?....I am all ears.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #24 on:** February 24, 2007, 10:55:46 AM »

I am interested in a set for my cafe, but I am afraid fifteen inches may be a bit tall. Is there much adjustment as far as ride height or is there a shorter model?

eurban · « **Reply #25 on:** February 24, 2007, 04:12:16 PM »

Proper fitments for the SOHC750s etc would certainly require a shorter shock. 13 inches or so. Also IMHO you should loose the gold accents on the silver shock. Looks kind of tacky. I would certianly consider these shocks in the $200 price range assuming the quality/performance is good and that they are properly sized. . . .

vipex · « **Reply #26 on:** February 24, 2007, 06:22:13 PM »

Quote from: 71cb750 on February 24, 2007, 10:55:46 AM

I am interested in a set for my cafe, but I am afraid fifteen inches may be a bit tall. Is there much adjustment as far as ride height or is there a shorter model?

currently a shorter model is not available.....however certain Kawi and suzuki bikes do require a shorter piece. We are developing those presently and will offer them within 30 days. Just a note: the vintage race team that we sponsor is using this exact model on a 76 CB750......please kep an eye on our website for developments

vipex · « **Reply #27 on:** February 24, 2007, 06:42:19 PM »

Quote from: eurban on February 24, 2007, 04:12:16 PM

Proper fitments for the SOHC750s etc would certainly require a shorter shock. 13 inches or so. Also IMHO you should loose the gold accents on the silver shock. Looks kind of tacky. I would certianly consider these shocks in the $200 price range assuming the quality/performance is good and that they are properly sized. . . .

color preference is certainly a personal choice.Ohlins for example, use gold as their dominant color on the vast majority of there shocks The gold accents were chosen by asking a large number of potential customers. The next model will be have less 'bling' so to speak. With color aside the original SOHC shocks were under length. Opting for some additional length will provide a far better handling SOHC. We believe that a vintage machine with a stock length of 13 inches should be bumped up to atleast 13.75 to 14.00. That would be proper fitmentment in our view. That is assuming you want your vintage bike to feel younger than its years by providing a far more nimble 'turn in' without any associated loss in high speed stability.Track testing does not lie.

MRieck · « **Reply #28 on:** February 24, 2007, 06:52:20 PM »

Quote from: vipex on February 24, 2007, 07:56:44 AM

Quote from: seaweb11 on February 23, 2007, 08:44:30 PM
All of us are always looking for new stuff for our rides. I'm sure the Mods won't mind you answering questions asked of you right here. It would save us all a lot of emails I'm sure.

what's the poop on them? Are the taller than a standard 750? preload? .......

The lentgh of the model shown is 15 inches eye to eye and there is a preload adjustment. We are currently utilizing 2 different spring rates. we have several test bed bikes. One is a 76 cb750 vintage racebike the others include 2 1983 cb1100fs and an 81 cb750 F. They are engineeered in North America (USA and Canada). All testing and metallurgy was done here(N.A.) We offer a 24 month replacement warranty and they are rebuildable.

What else would you like to know?....I am all ears.

In modern terms...adjustable preload requires rebound adjustment...minimum. I run Hyperpros...not the top of the line but adjustable rebound. Your shocks look nice...they look like they have adjustable compression based on the reservoir. All aside...I'd like to recommend your product to others...you need some adjustments though.

eurban · « **Reply #29 on:** February 24, 2007, 08:00:58 PM »

I have a 33" inseam and can only just flat foot on my 78K 750 with a stock seat (comfortable, good for two up). Manuevering it about to park etc is already a workout. There is absolutely no way that I would want to go with a longer shock. If you look at the specs for various aftermarket shock suppliers for the SOHC 750s like Works Performance, Ikon, Progressive, Hagon, Hyperpro, Wilbers etc the shock that they would supply you (unless you requested otherwise) would be pretty much stock length. Certainly with an cafed seat, rearsets etc it may be desireable to go with a longer shock. Please understand that it is very encouraging to see a growing aftermarket for our bikes but having options, particularly a stock length one, would go a long way towards selling your product to the SOHC market.

Andoo · « **Reply #30 on:** February 24, 2007, 08:53:18 PM »

can we get some pictures of your shocks on a SOHC?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:36:55 PM »

Perhaps a "test" set should be mailed to me and I can provide a great service to our users with both photos and my opinion of color choice and handling

vipex · « **Reply #32 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:38:44 PM »

Quote from: Andoo on February 24, 2007, 08:53:18 PM

can we get some pictures of your shocks on a SOHC?

not a problem....just let me email the lad with the CB750 racebike.......

Flying J · « **Reply #33 on:** October 05, 2008, 08:31:34 PM »

did we ever get any pictures?

void909 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 05, 2008, 08:39:46 PM »

Id Like to see some to.

speedracer741 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 26, 2008, 10:53:29 PM »

Unfortunately I don't think we are going to see any pics. They seem to have dropped off the grid even though the website is still up. They were only selling on ebay and I was able to buy a set before they stopped. The ebay username is vipexperformance. No feedbacks from buyers for a long time and that last was a neg. for not getting the shocks. The ones I bought were shipped promptly as I got in on the deal when they first started. I modified them for a KZ1000 project by removing the clevis mount and machining an eyelet type to screw on. They even wanted my progress on the project to help them develop their KZ and GS line. They are quite tall at 15" and would change the geometry of a SOHC quite a bit. They even raised the massive KZ1000 in the rear but the spring rates and damping are better suited for that beast, the reason I bought them. It's too bad things seem to have stopped over there. If things had taken off for them they could have developed more applications and adjustments to their product line. The fit and finish of the shocks is quite good.

Flying J · « **Reply #36 on:** October 26, 2008, 11:32:58 PM »

yeah i have emailed them many times with no response

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Author Topic: works performance shocks (Read 9640 times)

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