How about a day out to Clay Cross

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gazuk · #1 Post by **gazuk** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:14 pm

For all the southern falco owners with badly set up suspension, how about arranging a day out to see this Sean guy at Corse Performance. We could book his time in advance and just turn with with shocks to be fitted or just originals to set up.

It would be a long day and an early start, but just imagine the learning curve for all involved, seeing how various shocks and body types are dealt with. It could turn out to be a good little earner for Sean as well.

Maybe one of the guys who lives local to Clay Cross can help with the arrangements. Dependant on Sean's working hours, I would suggest a Saturday is best

Anyone interested?

Fausto · #2 Post by **Fausto** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:20 pm

Is Clay Cross a place ? If so where is it ?

fastasfcuk · #3 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:34 pm

i would gladly have a word with him but sat a bad day he's only there untill about one, un less he will clear a sat for you i'll ring him and let you know.
it'just of the m1 junc 27

gazuk · #4 Post by **gazuk** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:41 pm

fastasfcuk wrote:i would gladly have a word with him but sat a bad day he's only there untill about one, un less he will clear a sat for you i'll ring him and let you know.
it'just of the m1 junc 27

thanks, considering the amount of suspension questions we get on here, I imagine they may be a few interested.

Stokesy · #5 Post by **Stokesy** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:44 pm

Surely there is someone a little more local?

I was going to try Tag racing in Bethersden near Ashford in Kent, they have a good rep for servicing (unsure about Aprilias) recommended by my pal.

gazuk · #6 Post by **gazuk** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:53 pm

Stokesy wrote:Surely there is someone a little more local?

I was going to try Tag racing in Bethersden near Ashford in Kent, they have a good rep for servicing (unsure about Aprilias) recommended by my pal.

True, if anyone can recommend a suspension expert down south then that would be easier.

But Sean is recommended and very reasonably priced. Just treat it as a day out. Lots of riding, talking and plenty of time to test out the new suspension.

DavShill · #7 Post by **DavShill** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:25 pm

Clay Cross is indeed a place ... in Derbyshire. used to be a big Kwak dealer. Very good reputation and racing pedigree.

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:02 pm

If you are after somewhere Dahn Sarf, I remember that someone spoke extremely highly of these people (OK - they're a bit towards the west country but still very much in the south of England):
http://www.mhracing.com/

Although they are specialists for off-road, apparently they are really good with the on-road stuff too (and I seem to remember the price was good)

...... wish I could remember who it was that mentioned them.

I got mine sorted by K-tech
http://www.k-tech.uk.com/

One thing to remember that most of the good suspension people will be supporting race events at weekends throughout the summer - so Saturdays would have to be planned well in advance.
I had to wait for k-tech to get back from the TT last year and then get some other race meetings out of the way.

BTW - maybe these links will help some to improve their setup before the experts do it properly!
http://www.gostar-racing.com/informatio ... set-up.htm
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/suspension/
There are also some good guides on the Ohlins website .... but it won't respond at the moment so I can't grab them to post up here.....

fastasfcuk · #9 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:09 pm

DavShill wrote:Clay Cross is indeed a place ... in Derbyshire. used to be a big Kwak dealer. Very good reputation and racing pedigree.

clay cross power sports now, after loosing yamaha and triumph they've just lost aprilia.

Gio · #10 Post by **Gio** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:23 pm

I'm off to Southern Cross tomorrow to have mine sorted out. I'd rather give my money to someone I know

gazuk · #11 Post by **gazuk** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:37 pm

Gio wrote:I'm off to Southern Cross tomorrow to have mine sorted out. I'd rather give my money to someone I know

Where are they? Sounds like they may be down south, and have a recommendation. Promising

Falken · #12 Post by **Falken** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:12 pm

Sorry Fastasfcuk but Clay Cross is a bit further north than J27 it's off J29

Gio · #13 Post by **Gio** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:27 pm

gazuk wrote:
Gio wrote:I'm off to Southern Cross tomorrow to have mine sorted out. I'd rather give my money to someone I know
Where are they? Sounds like they may be down south, and have a recommendation. Promising

Kilburn in London.

Its owned by Don Plane, he of the old RiOT racing and an all round good egg

danowat · #14 Post by **danowat** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:19 am

How about MC Technics at Stowmarket?

http://www.mctechnics.co.uk/setup.htm

#15 Post by **Kwackerz** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:56 am

Theyre damn good too... MC Technics. Hammy can vouch for them!