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igarratt · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: biturbo shocks

Hi could any one tell me if the biturbo shocks are worth putting on my gts in particular the front one and how are they compared to the standard shocks and if so would it effect my warranty as the scoot is only a month old....also could any one advise if there are better shocks available.. Question

MikeHolland · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:54 pm Post subject:

I am also wondering about fiting a Bitubo to the front of my GT.

My old PX had Bitubos front and back, and Claussstudios polyurethane bushes, and the result was beautiful handling - much better than my GT!

But the comments I have seen on this forum are very varied. I have generally been disdappointed with the performance mods I have fitted (except the J.Costa variator), so I will not fit Bitubos without a lot more encouragement.

Mike
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igarratt · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:16 pm Post subject:

Yeah...mixed view on these shocks some say for the money its not really worth it, but mike i'm sure i read on modern vespa forum that the gt front shock is different from the gts and they reckon on fitting a gts shock on a gt as the gts shock is better ??

Innocenti · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:07 am Post subject:

by the uprated springs from SPAVS plus you get 10% discount from here Wink

ask all the lads spring conversion way forward of course if you want the look of the bitubo's knock yourself out Wink

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smirnoff · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:13 pm Post subject:

I would'nt bother with Biturbos on the rear, Too dear, just uprate the springs from SP4U (as Steve says) On the front there is a difference though, better feel and a firmer setting helps with cornering no end, once you have em dialed in, the big downfall with them though is that they rust very quickly and the red paint peels too so if you live in good old Blighty then beware, if you are one of those lucky B**TARDS who live in a warm dry climate Crying or Very sad

then go for it. Also SP4U do an uprated front spring, Buddy phil has one........Whats it like Phil?
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igarratt · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info guys but cant find this "spavs" or sp4u.... could you post up a link... cheers

Maver · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject:

http://www.scooterparts4you.co.uk/27099.html

there you go m8 Cool

i've got a set of the rear springs, in a word "brilliant"

now lets do the chant together:-

"I WILL NOT BUY BITUBOS"
"I WILL NOT BUY BITUBOS"
"I WILL NOT BUY BITUBOS"
"I WILL NOT BUY BITUBOS"
Laughing

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igarratt · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:29 am Post subject:

Sorted...ordered up some rear springs(but on a back order) and while i was there got a good deal on a pair of pilot sports.. still pondering on the front shock... anyway will be using sp4u again as really nice to deal with and very helpfull...cheers for your avvice guys Very Happy

Innocenti · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject:

nice
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