Sachs Suspension aftermarket options??

[swazi_matt]

What are the available aftermarket options for bikes fitted with Sachs forks and shocks?

So far all i can find is the Ohlins TTX inserts and shock, race tech seems to only list 2000 bikes

If i could find someone to revalve my stuff i would go that route, but i am having problems on that route so think it may be easier to just order something and plug it in.

Also where can i find out what the correct spring rates are for my weight (172 without kit - prob about 200-205 with full kit)

thanks

[GMP]

There is no such thing as a plug in solution. The optimum valving setup is going to be different for everyone no matter what the platform or cartridge type. It may give you more range and versilitity, but you can't expect it to be best for you even after dropping over $1K on it. For that $$, I'd demand perfection, which means custom valving anyway. JMO.

[tnttimber]

Factory Honda seals and wipers go right in and have a lot less sticktion, I think I got mine for a 2010 crf450. To me it made a huge difference in how plush the fork is.

[swazi_matt]

I agree thatthe ttx cartridge may need to be revalved, but there're a lot more people out there that know what to do with the ohlins. I keep getting told "we don't do sachs suspension"

Ihave also heard of guys fitting the whole front end of a CRf into the GG t clamp with shims to take them fom 47 to 48mm

TNT where do you get these factory seals from?

[GMP]

I would think the main reason for lack of revalve support is the bastard size 7mm shims. In the US, Les fixes this. Being that the Sachs 48mm appears to be the new standard GG fork in the world market, replacing the 45mm Zoke, it would not surprise me if some aftermarket taps become available to address this at a reasonable cost. We will get the new Zoke CC 48s, so not much of a market here.

[jeffs2200]

I am using a set of WP cc forks from a 2010 Husaberg FX450 on my 2011 300. I am happy with the Sachs shock.

Richard at House of Horsepower will also revalve the Sachs stuff.

[noobi]

Swazi, ever considered pulling the valves out of the forks and sending them to someone who can/will tune the sachs stuff? It would probably have to be a last resort, but probably than buying TTX inserts.

[GMP]

Did these replace the Sachs or Zokes? If Zokes what clamps are you using?

[jeffs2200]

I replaced the Sachs with the WP. The tubes on the WP have a little larger diameter at the bottom clamp but they still fit and work fine without binding.

You can see the forks in this pic.

[thumperrider1]

Even if a little big on the bottom clamp I bet a good machine shop could shave a tiny bit off. They have to be pretty good compared to the 45's.