One word describes the new Bitubo shock!

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02-12-2006, 08:17 PM

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One word describes the new Bitubo shock!

Amazing
stupendous
beautiful
unbelievable
WOW
great
terrific
improved
planted
plush
firm
multi-adjustable
precious
upgrade
happines
and last but not least
SHOCKING :wink:

02-12-2006, 08:41 PM

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Re: One word describes the new Bitubo shock!

That is one word at a time, right?

02-12-2006, 09:31 PM

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Well I didn't say just one word. I didn't realize what a difference it would make, with the frontend mod and new shock the bike feels completely different.

02-13-2006, 10:00 AM

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I have a freind that put a Bitubo shock on his VTR. I haven't heard how he likes it. Glad to hear it works so well!

02-13-2006, 10:22 AM

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Wow, I thought I was the only one that had one. Was it the race model? This is my first street aftermarket shock so I could be overstating things but man what an improvment over the stock shock.

02-14-2006, 06:02 AM

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Re: One word describes the new Bitubo shock!

Makes you realize just how harsh the stock shock is - huh?

Too bad they are SO expensive !

Glad you like it ! (or is it "Love" ?)

What did you have to give for it?

02-14-2006, 08:25 AM

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$325 and a promise to the wife, "no more VTR goodies for 6 months!"

I don't know which hurt more.

02-14-2006, 09:27 AM

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Good Price !!!

02-14-2006, 10:36 AM

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$325 ? Where? I haven't seen them below $600. That IS a great price!

02-14-2006, 03:56 PM

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Used price on Ebay, not the greatest price for used but it's in awesome shape. It looks brand new and seems to be well charged. The machine work on these shocks is very impressive, it's like a work of art.

02-14-2006, 04:14 PM

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Re: One word describes the new Bitubo shock!

Thought I'd put up some pictures of it intsalled.

02-17-2006, 02:59 PM

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Very nice....thankfully, you snagged that up before me, cause my SH is now gone, lol.

02-17-2006, 03:25 PM

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Yeah, that would've been a waste.

02-18-2006, 12:44 AM

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Waste wouldn't even come close to describing the situation, lol.

02-21-2006, 07:41 PM

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$325 and a promise to the wife, "no more VTR goodies for 6 months!"

I don't know which hurt more.

Lying to your wife huh?

Congrats on the pickup. I've been looking for a shock too. That Showa one on eBay right now is mighty tempting...but I'm saving my pennies for an Ohlins. Or Elka, if they ever get around to building one.

02-21-2006, 07:54 PM

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Lying...who...what....why would you say I'm lying....Loco don't tell any one I'm buying your exhaust header.

I saw that showa shock could be a good one for a lot less than an ohlins...those things is expeeeensive! Good luck on your search it really does un-lock a lot of hidden potential.

09-21-2006, 04:40 AM

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Where To Buy???????

I know this is an old post, but does anyone know where to buy Bitubo shocks?

I found this website listing a 97-02 VTR Firestrom:
http://www.motorcycle-parts.com.au/3...ard_Shocks.pdf

BH0083 XZE01 no tank, no compression/length adj

And I also contacted an eBay seller who has been selling then recently.

Any info appreciated.