BMW G650XChallenge FRONT SUSPENSION - Page 6

evoluzione · 12-28-2009, 08:34 PM

here's a teaser shot showing some of what i've been working on:

Redbull Addict · 01-24-2010, 10:39 PM

Damn it man...that's 2 major upgrades you've teased us with. Are you going to sell this stuff???

vince taylor · 01-25-2010, 06:54 PM

Maybe if all the X owners chime in so evoluzione has some idea how many of us would be interested there might be enough of us to make it worth while for him to make a run of new valves for our forks ?

evoluzione · 01-25-2010, 08:57 PM

i hope you folks understand that we do a lot of development work that never turns into sellable products for one reason or another. in the case of the front suspension valving, there does not seem to be a lot of customer interest. also, there is the issue that we would need to do the initial modification to the cartridge (requires us to precisely machine the cartridge - if we just sold the valves and let the customer do the final machining and they mess it up, then they would need to buy new cartridges). once we do the modification, the customer will be able to change/adjust shims by themselves.

the bottom line is that if we had enough interest to machine 25 sets then it might make sense to us. i would guess that the cost would be $200-$300 a set including us doing the intial modifications to the cartridge.

Redbull Addict · 01-25-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by evoluzione

i hope you folks understand that we do a lot of development work that never turns into sellable products for one reason or another. in the case of the front suspension valving, there does not seem to be a lot of customer interest. also, there is the issue that we would need to do the initial modification to the cartridge (requires us to precisely machine the cartridge - if we just sold the valves and let the customer do the final machining and they mess it up, then they would need to buy new cartridges). once we do the modification, the customer will be able to change/adjust shims by themselves.

the bottom line is that if we had enough interest to machine 25 sets then it might make sense to us. i would guess that the cost would be $200-$300 a set including us doing the intial modifications to the cartridge.

I'm IN for that amount.

dirtsurfer · 01-26-2010, 12:01 AM

I am interested also

"A" · 01-26-2010, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by evoluzione

the bottom line is that if we had enough interest to machine 25 sets then it might make sense to us. i would guess that the cost would be $200-$300 a set including us doing the intial modifications to the cartridge.

When the alternative is a set of second hand White Power or Shiver forks from KTM or Husqvarna, then the mods to fit them such as I am currently doing, then $200-$300 makes good sense. I reckon there would be at least 5 potential clients in Australia, then youv'e got the rest of the world.

Cruz · 01-26-2010, 06:25 AM

As stated at the beginning, I am keen.

The Jester · 01-26-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by evoluzione

the bottom line is that if we had enough interest to machine 25 sets then it might make sense to us. i would guess that the cost would be $200-$300 a set including us doing the intial modifications to the cartridge.

How about riders in other countries? Is there any way of getting the machining done locally rather than shipping my forks as this would mean having the bike out of action and hassles with customs? Could you work with a machine shop in each country and sell the bits through them?

Deco · 01-26-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Redbull Addict

I'm IN for that amount.

+1

Add a set progressive springs and leap tall buildings in a single bound.

evoluzione · 01-26-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Jester

How about riders in other countries? Is there any way of getting the machining done locally rather than shipping my forks as this would mean having the bike out of action and hassles with customs? Could you work with a machine shop in each country and sell the bits through them?

i understand your concerns (they're mine also). next week i'm going to try another idea i have and see if i can design something that would be easier for the d.i.y. type customer.

gus007 · 01-26-2010, 02:54 PM

+1 in Australia.

Gunslinger1 · 01-26-2010, 05:11 PM

This cured my front suspension.

vince taylor · 01-26-2010, 05:25 PM

I am definitely in, I am ready to ship the parts to you if you decide to build them . Thanks

Redbull Addict · 01-26-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunslinger1

This cured my front suspension.

So in order to do this, you had to buy the forks, new wheel and hub and disk brake? Did you have ABS before? Did you have to disable it?

12-28-2009, 08:34 PM	#76
evoluzione Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: murrieta, california Oddometer: 333	here's a teaser shot showing some of what i've been working on: __________________ regards, ken zeller president - evoluzione cyclesports www.evoluzione.net

01-25-2010, 06:54 PM	#78
vince taylor Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 89	Im in Maybe if all the X owners chime in so evoluzione has some idea how many of us would be interested there might be enough of us to make it worth while for him to make a run of new valves for our forks ? __________________ V.T.

01-25-2010, 08:57 PM	#79
evoluzione Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: murrieta, california Oddometer: 333	i hope you folks understand that we do a lot of development work that never turns into sellable products for one reason or another. in the case of the front suspension valving, there does not seem to be a lot of customer interest. also, there is the issue that we would need to do the initial modification to the cartridge (requires us to precisely machine the cartridge - if we just sold the valves and let the customer do the final machining and they mess it up, then they would need to buy new cartridges). once we do the modification, the customer will be able to change/adjust shims by themselves. the bottom line is that if we had enough interest to machine 25 sets then it might make sense to us. i would guess that the cost would be $200-$300 a set including us doing the intial modifications to the cartridge. __________________ regards, ken zeller president - evoluzione cyclesports www.evoluzione.net

01-26-2010, 12:01 AM	#81
dirtsurfer Challenged Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: between the bings Oddometer: 1,375	I am interested also __________________ ex X phile Avoid the Gavel, travel by gravel

01-26-2010, 06:25 AM	#83
Cruz Lost but laughing. Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Northside Brisbane, Qld Australia Oddometer: 4,576	As stated at the beginning, I am keen. __________________ The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.” George Carlin

01-24-2010, 10:39 PM	#77
Redbull Addict I need another one... Joined: Jun 2006 Location: San Jose / Truckee Oddometer: 1,262	Damn it man...that's 2 major upgrades you've teased us with. Are you going to sell this stuff???

01-26-2010, 02:54 PM	#87
gus007 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 111	+1 in Australia.

01-26-2010, 05:11 PM	#88
Gunslinger1 GIVE'R Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Oddometer: 592	This cured my front suspension. __________________ "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."....Antoine de Saint Exupéry, 1939

01-26-2010, 05:25 PM	#89
vince taylor Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 89	Im in I am definitely in, I am ready to ship the parts to you if you decide to build them . Thanks __________________ V.T.

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