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Honed on the racetrack with multiple track records and championships, we provide bespoke solutions for all your motorcycle suspension needs.

MP Custom Valve Suspension prides itself on being a leading independent motorcycle suspension specialist. We offer a full range of motorcycle suspension products and services. Riders can improve the ride quality of their machines by having their bike set-up in our workshop or for those looking for the ultimate in ride quality and grip we can offer front fork cartridge kits, replacement shock absorbers and steering dampers; all tailored to your specific requirements. On the racing side of our operation we also provide bespoke suspension engineering.
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MARTIN PAETZOLD

Martin is renowned throughout motorcycle racing circles for his superb knowledge and passion for race suspensions. He has a solid reputation the past 25 years as an acclaimed suspension tuner, fondly named the ‘Guru’ of motorcycle suspension both locally and internationally. He is a sought-after suspension specialist with numerous international race teams still requesting his expertise.

MP Custom Valve was born the day Martin swung his leg over a 50cc motorcycle, whose suspension he had manufactured and modified himself. This knowledge laid a solid foundation of the company’s success to follow. He also started manufacturing specialised tyre warmers for the motorcycle racing industry back in 1991. This became known as Race-Win Tyre Warmers and are available nationwide at selected outlets.

ABOUT MARTIN


    • A passionate motorcycle enthusiast who uses his wealth of knowledge, proven engineering principles and the finest equipment to tailor bikes to customers’ precise requirements.
    • Extensive knowledge of road, track and race suspension and performance engineering.
    • Started racing in 1984, quickly progressed to the 400cc production and 250cc Grand Prix motorcycles.
    • Won 5 National Championships with the 250cc Winston Yamaha Team.
    • 1992 – achieved Springbok Colours in the 250cc class.
    • 1992 – placed 2nd behind Pier-Francesco Chili in the International Grand Prix held at Kyalami.
    • 1995 – retired racing and joined several succesful SA race teams as a suspension specialist tuner.
    • 2001 – assisted team AutoPage Honda, won the 600cc SA title with Greg Dreyer.
    • 2002 – joined the Cell C Suzuki team specialising in the 1000cc bikes.
    • 2004 – assisted team Cell C Suzuki, won the the 1000cc SA title with Hudson Kennaugh.
    • 2005 – assisted team Suzuki SA, won the GSXR European Cup Championship with Hudson Kennaugh.
    • 2008–2018 – Joined the Anassis Race Team as Chief Suspension Technician.
    • 2017 – MP Custom Valve acclaimed the distributorship for Öhlins Suspension and since then trained several Öhlins Service Centres across the country.
    • 2019 – became an Independent Suspension Öhlins Support Technician for National Racing in South Africa and continues to do so...

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