Matris is all Italian and good quality. I ran one of their steering dampers on my '03 R1 and it did a fine job. As for the rear shock I can't offer any input.

 

Thanks for reply..appreciate

 

WP every day. Just as good as Ohlins.

 

They are both top notch shocks and will work for you. I have had them both and for me the Matris finish was far superior to the ohlins when i took it out the box it was like a piece or art work. that's just my take.

 

What's the price comparison between the shocks. It looks like a great shock, is it easy to setup? For me I look at what's a proven piece and ohlins is certainly proven from AMA to motogp. I'd like to here more as well about the Matris shock too... Good question Hung...sorry for budding in on your thread.

Dee

 

For the Price, I think Elka is a good buy. I believe their triple-clicker type shock has an MSRP of under $1000 bucks. I recently tested one on an R6.. I've got to say.. The thing was pretty good and definitely opened my eyes as far as shocks go. I had previously been an Ohlins-only type of dude.

 

That's nice but who sales the thing in the US, there seems to be little info on it. A search doesn't offer up much. Can you point me and others that might be interested in the right direction.

Thanks

 

We have a local suspension dude that sells Elka here in socal. http://www.catalystsuspension.com

 

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/StoreFront.bok sell Elka :fact

 

What! No love for Penske?.... :dunno I got mine sprung, valved, adjusted for my application and dynoed at no extra cost.:flex:

 

I haven't personally tried the penske stuff. Maybe base your decision on support at the track. Are there any of them that service Matris?

 

they got a killer deal on Matris shocks right now at oncycle I'm in the market for a rear shock also. The only problem with Matris is that there is not a lot of support since they are an Italy base company. I've been waiting to hear from the guys at GMD boston to see if they work with Matris also.

 

I send mine into matrisusa.com here is the states

 

ohlins

 

I just pulled the trigger on an ohlins ttx36 from graves, they have the best price going, followed by motomummy...

 

Matris is great stuff, just not really popular here in the states really. You shouldn't have to worry about sending it in for a refresh when it is due for it. As long as you're not racing there's no need to fiddle with it out of the box. For your trackdays it will respond for your needs just fine

However I would say if you have the $ just get the ohlins you will be very happy camper with it.

 

matris, penske, elka, ohlins, and wp are all good brands, can't go wrong with any of them. i'd just take the best deal i could find on any of their top of the line shocks.

 

I could not find Matris for my R1, they sold out..........Wow.......I believe Matris is good enough to track..

So..after few days decision....I bought Ohlins rear shock for my R1 for next new rider race.

New before install on my baby..

After few hrs...................When it is on...

 

If you want to save another 2 pounds, remove the preload adjuster and replace with a manual ring.

 

I think I gonna on the diet...this is the best way for me and healthy

 

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How about a ti spring? :sneaky