Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Porsche Votec GS97 bike shock diagram

This rough diagram shows the inner workings of the Votec GS97 bike forks used on the late 1990s Porsche Bike S and Bike FS. The elastomer posts (1) connect to a metal rod (2) and the entire assembly (3) fits into the fork tube and lower frame. 

The elastomers, spacers and grease can be purchased from www.suspensionforkparts.net

This diagram can help to stack the elastomers, spacers and spring properly on the elastomer post. 

27 comments:

  1. Bought an S today and shocks need to be rebuilt. Do you a copy of manual?

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  2. Yes. I can email later tonight. I'm at a PCA meeting now. Send me your email address to jimhemig@gmail.com and I'll email the manual PDF.

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  3. And do you want the manual in German or English?

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  4. I will email the PDF manual this morning. If I can help further, please just ask.

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  5. Hi there,

    Also looking for the manual, could you please email it to cyclevolution@gmail.com

    Much appreciated.

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    1. Thank you so much... I received the German version, do you have an English version for the Fork manual? Thanks in advanced.

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    2. Sorry about that, sending the english manual again.

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    3. Hi, I have a mint 98 Porsche Bike FS and recently acquired a minty Bike S... I would love the English version of the manual. Sending email now.

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    4. Hi Richard, I just emailed it to you. Good luck with your restoration.

      Jim

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  7. Just got a 1999 porsche bike fs.looking for the fork service manual in engish if possible.

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  8. Hi! I want a (english) copy too, if possible. Thanks

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    1. Hi! I can email you either the Bike S or Bike Fs document, which do you need? And what’s your email address?

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    2. Bike S thanks. I'd sent my email to you

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  9. Hi - I love my Porsche S bike, but my shock absorter need to be restore - can you please help me with a manual...and a how to do it guide. Best Regards Susanne Rohde - Denmark - email susannerohdetodbjerg@gmail.com

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  10. my bike 1998 Porsche S, the elastomers need to be restore - please can you send me a copy of the manual to guide me to fix my bike.
    thanks email jrodri6017@gmail.com

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  11. Hello does anyone have a manual for the air shock please?

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  12. Hi there. Love your site. Ive had a 1998 Porsche FS for 12 years. Its rarely used and in original condition but I believe the shocks need rebuilding due to age. Im based in New Zealand so they are rare here. Could you send a copy of the manual in english to me please msaville@orbconsulting.co.nz very much appreciated...

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  13. Can do! Email me at jimh@pca.org so we can exchange email addresses. I can email you the FS diagram.

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  14. Hi there! I have a late 90s FS that needs some TLC and wanted to see if it was possible to ask for a diagram of the FS and an English manual for the Votec fork?

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    1. JJLi, I don’t have a way to send these through blogger. Send me an email at jimh@pca.org and I’ll email you back the owners manual and the GS4 manual.

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  15. Hi, same story here.. I have 2 '98 FS models that the forks just died on. A manual and a parts supplier would be awesome..also need brake reservoir caps (cracked at screw holes)if you have any help with that situation. email is mikesvilarich@yahoo.com Much appreciated!

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    1. Hi Mike, I’ll email you the documents. And here’s the link to the elastomers you’ll need: https://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/votec/votec-gs-97-and-gsiii-elastomer-refresh-kit.html

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  16. Would u please email me as well to terencemok@yahoo.com

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  17. Can you send me an English manual, please. Would like to replace the forks and bearings.
    Gghill@aol.com

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  18. Do you have a manual for the Votec GS4 Classic forks, in english? My email is reinhard.wilkes@gmail.com

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