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29-06-2020, 02:04 PM | #1 |
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Bitubo are a ‘premium’ Italian suspension manufacturer (think Ohlins/Nitron etc)
that looks like a bit of a budget offering , since it has no remote reservoir but will likely be a high quality item, plus it’s offered with a custom spring to suit your weight. Should feel better than the 15yo Sachs OEM shock either way |
03-07-2020, 09:49 AM | #2 | |
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03-07-2020, 11:05 AM | #3 | |
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However, I didn't like the look of that so I cut a couple of small nicks out of the undertray beneath the seat to accommodate the hose and mounted it on the left rear subframe instead, which I thought looked much neater. If the Bitubo shock doesn't come with mounting brackets, you can easily pick up the rubber cradles for the reservoir online and use large hose clips to hold everything in place. http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...t=53853&page=3 Post #41 |
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03-07-2020, 11:12 AM | #4 | |
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Thanks for that, now I want a Carbon tea tray! Lol I’ve messaged the seller and he’s asked Bitubo for the fitting instructions. |
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03-07-2020, 03:50 PM | #5 | |
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The hose is a little on the long side (compared to the OEM Ohlins) but it looks so much better tucked away. Before; After; Need to be careful if adjusting when the exhaust is hot though....
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03-07-2020, 05:12 PM | #6 |
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I like that solution, DD.
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