2011 Nambotin and Cervantes Info

[Skidad]

Yeah, that's getting way out there but if you have it it's better to be spending on something from Spain vs. China

Clay, what was the MSRP of the Replica last year?

Does this bike come with a spares kit and what's included if so?

If you look at the list below you can kind of understand why so much besides Euro exchange rate. Those hubs can't be cheap, titanium pegs, and it does have the TTX shock which is outstanding. I'll bet those 48mm Zokes will be great also. EVERY bike should get them next year

.- MARZOCCHI 48mm Fork (specific settings) .- ?HLINS TTX Shock absorber
.- RENTHAL Handlebar & Grips .- New linkage system
.- RAPTOR titanium footrests .- New design Starting lever
.- HAAN machined golden Hubs .- SUPERSPROX Sprocket
.- Quick front axle release system .- Rear brake pump Intercooler
.- Interchangeable head cylinder .- Crank case Protector
.- GALFER wave brake discs .- NISSIN dual piston Caliper

 

[Vindicator]

It was said Cervantes and Nambo prefered the Zoke 48 CC fork, so, a replica is a replica. $11.5K though is really out there. Not blaming anyone here don't get me wrong, its just depressing. I guess the '12 base models will be way up too..

Cervantes is using the new Zokes and Nambotin is using either Kayaba or Showa CC. I stared at both in the 2nd round of WEC in Vale de Cambra, Portugal. They were also using Rekluses...
The new GG rider, Cedric Melote, prefers the 48mm Zokes over the Ohlins on his GG 250-F, he placed 5th in the overall E1 class.

I had a talk with one of the developers of the new Zokes, and it comes with a external adjusting system that allows you to define the behavior of the suspension, you can easily adjust to MX or Enduro with a couple of turns using a 22mm wrench. Also, it's all mechanical inside , no pressure blatters or nitrogen. I did like 30milles on the bike and I really can't feel the bumps on the road (and it's not yet sprung for my weight).

 

[GMP]

That sounds good, either an '11 Race or '12 with the 48s for me.

 

[tm_enduro]

Also, it's all mechanical inside , no pressure blatters or nitrogen.

Are you saying these are OC forks, as opposed to TC? Not that that is an issue, I have used many very good OC forks.

 

[Clay]

Yeah, that's getting way out there but if you have it it's better to be spending on something from Spain vs. China

Clay, what was the MSRP of the Replica last year?

Does this bike come with a spares kit and what's included if so?

If you look at the list below you can kind of understand why so much besides Euro exchange rate. Those hubs can't be cheap, titanium pegs, and it does have the TTX shock which is outstanding. I'll bet those 48mm Zokes will be great also. EVERY bike should get them next year

.- MARZOCCHI 48mm Fork (specific settings) .- ?HLINS TTX Shock absorber
.- RENTHAL Handlebar & Grips .- New linkage system
.- RAPTOR titanium footrests .- New design Starting lever
.- HAAN machined golden Hubs .- SUPERSPROX Sprocket
.- Quick front axle release system .- Rear brake pump Intercooler
.- Interchangeable head cylinder .- Crank case Protector
.- GALFER wave brake discs .- NISSIN dual piston Caliper

The 2010 Nambo and 2011 Namo cost us the exact same amount. Last year's reatil was $$10,499. The difference is in the currency exchange. If we had used the same formula to calculate our normal margin, the 2011 would have been $11,799 but I didn't want to go THAT high. If the US dollar doesn't get stronger, next year may be a pricey year for Euro brands.
Again, the 2011 has some things that the 2010 did not like the Ti footpegs and Haan hubs. I believe the suspension valving on the 2011 may be better too. The valving on the 2010 Nambos that my son and I have was waaaaay too harsh.
Clay

 

[noobi]

Im not sure what you guys are complaining about, at that price it would be more cost effective to buy a Nambo in the states and ship it to NZ, if the 2011 cost is 12K USD, that works out to 15K NZD, when the 2010 Nambo cost 17K NZD, pretty sure it doesnt cost 2K to ship a bike.

Likewise for stock bikes aswell, 13K NZD for a stock 2011 300E, which works out to 10.3K USD, you guys arent paying that for bikes.

Yes its alot for a bike, but maybe we pay a premium because we have more riding

 

[Vindicator]

Are you saying these are OC forks, as opposed to TC? Not that that is an issue, I have used many very good OC forks.

It's a CC fork

 

[Jim Cook]

Matt Stavish has a new business where he is making wheel spacers for GG (among other things):

http://checkpointoff-road.com/store.html

I know Glenn mentioned SS, but we have used this Teflon-impregnated hard coating on our laser scanner actuators, and the stuff is tough. These things ride in the front of a transit bus (exposed to snow, ice, and salt), and show no wear.

I bought a set (gotta' help a Minnesota brother out), but I haven't put them on my bike yet. (I also bought the brake pivot.) I have a set of Matt's triple clamps on my GG, and they're top notch. If you're looking for wheel spacers, give these a shot.

Matt's dad, Bill Stavish, has had Checkpoint Machine operating for years. It is a full CNC facility, and they do extremely high quality work (including government contracts, both in the US and abroad). I've visited his facility, and seen his work in person.

Bill has made many aftermarket products for GasGas all the way back to 2000, when Matt was a Factory Rider for GasGas North America.

Bill and Matt are great people, and fantastic to deal with .

Good Riding!
Jim

 

[Mad Mike]

The new Nambos sound fantastic! I hear people going on about the 53mm Zokes which are supposed to be lighter and better than the 48's. Anyone know the difference and why GG wouldn't go with them over the 48's?

 

[Skidad]

The new Nambos sound fantastic! I hear people going on about the 53mm Zokes which are supposed to be lighter and better than the 48's. Anyone know the difference and why GG wouldn't go with them over the 48's?

Overkill and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[GMP]

Are those the Zokes with the hard coated aluminum stanchions? Not a practical fork for a production bike IMO.

 

[Sandman]

The new Nambos sound fantastic! I hear people going on about the 53mm Zokes which are supposed to be lighter and better than the 48's. Anyone know the difference and why GG wouldn't go with them over the 48's?

The new 48 Zokes are a completely new with twin chamber, they are diffident and from all reports very impressive.
Why are so many people hung up about new forks, I see most riders get them re valved anyway weather they need it or not.
Ride a two year old bike and a new bike and see how much better the new bike is.
No manufacture can make suspension for everyone.
We will have post that some love the new fork and some that don,t
With very little mods I thought the Sachs fork was great, but some did not like them.
But than again back in 2002 I thought the forks were good at the time, but if I got on that bike now I would hate them.
I bet we are talking about suspension in five years time asking if the latest bikes forks are any good.
We are never happy..

 

[Jim Cook]

The new 48 Zokes are a completely new with twin chamber, they are diffident and from all reports very impressive.
Why are so many people hung up about new forks, I see most riders get them re valved anyway weather they need it or not.
Ride a two year old bike and a new bike and see how much better the new bike is.
No manufacture can make suspension for everyone.
We will have post that some love the new fork and some that don,t
With very little mods I thought the Sachs fork was great, but some did not like them.
But than again back in 2002 I thought the forks were good at the time, but if I got on that bike now I would hate them.
I bet we are talking about suspension in five years time asking if the latest bikes forks are any good.
We are never happy..

I really liked my stock suspension on my '06 DE300, but finally sent the forks and shock to Drew Smith at WER for service and revalve last fall. Now, I can only say, "What took me so long?"

Good Riding!
Jim

 

[mrkartoom]

Looking at the pics of these new replicas they are certainly some of the best looking bikes ever delivered IMO. It will be interesting to see how they sell at the price, but with the goodies, looks, and performance they offer I'm betting they have no trouble selling the lot.

 

[Clay]

Looking at the pics of these new replicas they are certainly some of the best looking bikes ever delivered IMO. It will be interesting to see how they sell at the price, but with the goodies, looks, and performance they offer I'm betting they have no trouble selling the lot.

You are correct. We are bringing in 20 Nambotin Replicas and 5 Cervantes. We have orders for 17 of the Nambos and 4 of the Cervantes models already.
These are orders from the dealers and the dealers have firm commitments from customers.
Clay