Who does the best work on FORKS!!!

[Racingxtc7]

I'm building a 99 yamaha R6 for my new race bike and would liek to know everyone's opinion on who does the best suspension?

[Super Dave]

Well, it's easier to have someone local to you do it.  That way when you need it to be different/better/serviced, they can do it for you.

Personally, I use http://4and6,com

Why?  Well, a couple of reasons.  First, they have been building bikes for a virtual eternity, and they are one of the only shops that I know of that have put a privateer and their bike on the top of the box for an AMA Supersport race.

Second, they don't tie themselves down to one thing.  They deal with lots of products so that they can pick and choose the combinations that give the best results.  

Be warned that you WILL get a straight forward answer on what would probably work the best.

Tell 'em I sent you and you'll get charged double...LOL, honestly, they have done a good job for me.

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Trackside Engineering
Ed Kwaterski
414-453-6720
2447 N. 65th, Milwaukee

Ed is a Showa engineer by day who builds race suspension at night.  He comes to Blackhawk to help his people get dialed in.  Ed's prices are very fair, and his work is superb.  He's the first suspension guy who didn't screw me, so I'll be his customer for life.  I could tell you about driving to his house covered in shock oil for the frantic Saturday night  night rebuild Ed did to get me back racing on Sunday, but everyone else has heard it already.  Enough to say that his work is top-notch, and Ed is a great guy who will take very good care of you.  

[charliev]

Thermosman  703 628 6818 Set up both my r6 and my 636. Great job, always at the tracks and doesnt' charge giant mounds of dollars.

[lil_thorny]

I couldn't tell you who does the "best" work...
but I have had great success with Brian Baker
and Axxion centers. Brian works out of the Midwest
but I believe he will be doing Formula USA and
the Suzuki cup this year. Brian was instrumental
in my bike set-up and handling.  He always sent me
in the "right" direction.  If you do choose to work with Brian Baker, be sure to catch him before he leaves the track....cuz he hangs out with that Calvin
Martinez guy and that Dave Ebben too...they keep him up till the wee hours of the night...  ;D ......
when he could be working on my bike ;)
Seriously tho.... horsepower takes you only so far...
handling is where it's at... now if I could just keep my elbows out.

[Jeff]

Trackside Engineering
Ed Kwaterski
414-453-6720
2447 N. 65th, Milwaukee

I would absolutely second this.

I've been working with Ed for 3 years now, and have learned more than I could have ever hoped for from anyone else.  

Bottom line, he isn't happy until you are.

He doesn't race, so he's never rushed with his own agenda versus taking care of you.  So, if he doesn't race, how can he understand what is happening and how the bike should feel?  Ask him this question and sit back for 30-60 while he explains...

What you need to do, as mentioned from others here, is find someone you can trust and are comfortable with.  Someone who will be there AFTER you get your forks back, to help you with setup and questions.  And will be there throughout the season to answer questions.  Ed is all of this and much more...

If you have any questions on Ed or what he's done for me specifically, please ask.  You can ask here, or email me at jeff@cbr600rr.com and I'll be happy to share.

[KBOlsen]

Another vote here for Ed Kwaterski...

John likes him.  Need I say more?

[Team_nuclear123]

We selected Aftershocks to do our forks and shocks for this year. We have worked with them a little bit in the past, and the work has been top shelf.

The sponsored Brian Long (ccs Pac and SW overall Champion) and Jeff Tigert (AFM overall champion)

Website is www.aftershocks-suspension.com

Give tham a shot, especially if you are on the west coast where they provide at track support

[OmniGLH]

Thermosman  703 628 6818 Set up both my r6 and my 636. Great job, always at the tracks and doesnt' charge giant mounds of dollars.

A big second here for Thermosman.  Top notch work, fairly priced, and the ONLY suspension vendor I know that CALLS YOU at the track to make sure everything works ok.  His customer service is 2nd to none, and personally, being properly taken care of is just as important as the product.

[am_#65_john_deere]

i sent my forks and shock to ed for a complete rebuild.

he built forks for me before and i find that he knows what he's doing.

he is usually at alot of the mid-west races, and i find him very helpful.

give him a call or email him.

he is based in milwaukee.

[Steviebee]

Go with one of the guys that will be at the tracks you plan on attending!!

I'm totally not happy about sending my stuff to someone that i never saw at the track !

[jp233]

chime in another vote for Mike Fitzgerald aka Thermosman.... he is the man. very great prices. always willing to help, listen to people talk on the podium you will hear his name a LOT !!