PVD / DLC / TiN / Kashima for Front Forks & Rear Shocks

When most riders talk performance the first thing they think of is POWER - but if you're smart, that's the last on the list. Shoving grunt into a chassis that can't cope builds a scary bucking bronco. First steps are basics - make sure your bike is properly maintained, clean, no leaks, fresh oil, good clutch setup. Remove any extra weight. Fit grippy tyres. You've got the perfect starting point! Quality suspension comes next & Teknik Motorsport are motorcycle suspension tuning experts.

Watching racing clips, do the winners look like they're being kicked around? That tarmac track star leans further, without braking dive, sailing over cornering bumps that push you off line. That motocross hero hooks up on the loosest dirt, turns quicker after landing jumps, floats over whoops that rattle you roughly. Are they more skilled? Maybe. But their motorbike is doing what it's told, predictable & controlled, giving confidence to push further & time to concentrate on faster laps.

You've also seen those exotic shiny colourful coatings on their forks & shocks, and if you're aiming for the top of the podium & want every advantage, you should look at these special slippery coatings too. Ohlins started using gold Titanium Nitride on their tubes & racing departments everywhere started looking to the aerospace industry for tricks. Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) in black or spectacular rainbow Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) are used for coating steel, while a proprietary anodizing process developed by Miyaki Co called Kashima is used on aluminium alloys, by infusing Molybdenum Disulphide it ends up a light brown colour but can be tinted black.

These microns-thick extra hard wearing low friction premium coats can't make a bad setup a good one - so please read our mods for your budget guide first - but when chasing lap times it gives you a performance edge over the pack. Circuit or offroad trail adventures are both improved - more tyre contact with the road via quicker, smoother front & rear suspension component reactions means more grip & acceleration. Endurance improves too; no longer absorbing corrugations & vibration means a comfortable saddle & riding longer without pain.

So now you've built up some skills & experienced riding a competent bike, how about setting up your gearing for better lap times & ridability? You're finally ready to turn up the wick with a screaming tuned engine & a blasting aftermarket muffler - but have a think about it first.

Motorcycle suspension coatings

When you are pushing your bike to the limits on the street circuits, off-road or over long distances, you are opening up the possibility of fast-tracking degradation on important components.

Parts tuned for your bike & terrain - fork leg pairs or coilover shock absorbers - to get the most accurate damping possible with the least wear.

Extreme heat and other elements can cause damage to your bike, which is why we highly recommend our range of titanium nitride coatings to help protect these suspension parts.

Teknik Motorsport offers protective fork tubes that have been scientifically and physically tested in extreme environments and protect your suspension when it matters most. This includes safeguarding your forks, shocks and springs.

Kashima coating

This was created by the Japanese Miyaki Company and is used by Fox and across the performance industry. It contains molybdenum disulphide, which is combined with an alloy to provide more lubrication, improved smoothness and longevity. They’re also able to resist the hazards of the road, which has traditionally been an issue.

These products will improve your suspension as well. You will notice more consistency and accuracy, super fast response, resisting scratches and other damage caused by road elements. You’ll also be protecting your forks, shocks and suspension and giving them a longer lifespan.

Enjoy a unique look for your bike with a tailored bonding process that these coated forks deliver. The aluminium produces an array of golden brown colours each time, and no two are ever going to look the same. If you don't want this, there is also the option to add a black dye for a minimalistic, sleek finish.