Penske

[outthere]

Any of you folks use a Penske and have an opinion good or bad? Thanks

 

[Cooter]

I just wrote a whole opinion on Penske rental trucks.... and then saw the section it's in. LOL





:upset:


getting more coffee now.

 

[djs2k2]

A year ago I drove the largest one across country. The ride was good, complete air ride, air seat, and sure brakes. The radio was Bluetooth which was impressive for a moving truck. Had a Cummings turbo diesel so the milage was better than the gas burner I used last time only complaint governed at like 75 I think? Drove it over 1800 miles and came out hundreds cheaper than uhaul, not to mention I also towed the full car trailer behind it....

 

[outthere]

Rogers one of the good guy's for sure, but, I was thinking rear shocks.

 

[BuellyBagger]

LOL. outstanding review. and speaking of using a Penske....Roger is a dear, close personal friend of mine.....though i would never ever think of using him. i'm seeing him at Talladega in the morning for race weekend. it will be the first time in 32 years that the cup cars have run there without restrictor plates and we're all very excited for the anticipated potential record setting speeds. i'll mention you and your outstanding review of one of his moving trucks and surely he'll appreciate that greatly.
warm regards,
FabioDriven

Hehehe


Btw im a uhaul guy, enterprise in a pinch. Tell roger I'm sorry and enjoy the race

 

[GregoXB]

 

[outthere]

Penske showed up today. Half the weight of the stock shock. I had to remove the fan or cut it up so the shock would fit. I removed it. Don't think it necessary for a track bike anyway. I'm now ready for the 10th. Sears Point once more.

 

[Cooter]

What was in the way of the fan? The reservoir fitting?
Got pics....

 

[outthere]

Shock body is much larger than the stock unit. Now it's easy to keep an eye on the header flange bolts.

 

[njloco]

So, how does it ride ?

 

[GregoXB]

My man has some serious coin. Penske shocks ain't cheap.....

 

[outthere]

I'll find out at the next track day.

 

[wickedchop]

What was the stock rear suspension doing to you........ "wallowing around" , "squatting down", and lifting the front end on exit?

 

[outthere]

If I used 2nd gear the front would lift. At Sonoma, I can usually get away with 3rd & 4th unless I make a mistake. And to be honest, I just wanted a high-end shock. It will be my last hurrah. At 66 years young this bike should outlive me and I don't mind spending a few bucks here and there. When I first got this bike I thought it would just sit in the barn. I got so darn used to vintage bikes I didn't think I would be able to adapt. Wrong. It's very easy to go quick on. Since my Easter track day, I've added a steering stabilizer, Deans exhaust, and the shock. Headed back to Sonoma on the 10th, the day before my wife leaves for Spain. June will be chock full of track days as will be July. I need more tires.

 

[wickedchop]

Idk how well you understand and are able to tune suspension components (I suck at it) but I know how to explain what it's doing and what I expect out of it to a suspension guy. Once you get it where you want it you're gonna feel like you're on a brand new race machine. Let us know how ya make out.

 

[outthere]

I'm not bad but I'll have an expert at my next day at the track take a swing at it. There are so many variables with this new shock compared to what I'm used to. He charges $40 for half a day. What I'm after is getting the most life out of my tires. If the suspensions off tire life suffer. I would like to get more than 240 miles out of a rear tire. The bike feels balanced in the garage with my bounce test.

 

[wickedchop]

Lol, I hear ya. My big RC is murder on rear tires. Heavy bike with alot of torque and horrendous rear suspension. My gsxr 750 is fully prepped and the suspension is insane, tire wear is not an issue. Just put some new sneakers on it after the get off.

 

[outthere]

I have that same tire on a spare with a 55 aspect ratio. If it warm enough I may use it. It's 96 here now.

 

[outthere]

Put the fan back on after removing the upper half of the mount. Couldn't get the CEL to turn off without it although I didn't try very hard. We are now track ready. The forecast calls for temps approaching 100. I'll be bringing spare wheels with smooth tires mounted.

 

[white_knight_xb9sl]

The Penske tripple clicker has set many track records the back ot Ty Howards bike. clockwise and counterclockwise. at TWS, MSR Houston, Cresson, No Problem Raceway. Oakhill. etc