Sadly a suspension genius has left us.

He will be missed.

From his website:


Jim Lindemann started in the suspension business back in the 1970s, working for Fox shocks. His innovative concepts quickly caught on in the world of off-road and on-road motorcycle racing.

With his assistance, riders including Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz and Doug Polen have won AMA Superbike races and championships.

Lindemann's work has helped racers succeed in disciplines ranging from motocross to IndyCars to dirt track.

Working from his personal 1,600 square foot shop, modifying stock components or machining new components from scratch, Lindemann has tuned and developed suspensions for some of the most sophisticated racing equipment on the tracks today.

 

I didn't know of Jim Lindemann, but I enjoyed watching all of the riders you mentioned, including Kevin Schwantz in his debut at Laguna Seca back in 1985.

RIP

 

I never met Jim but spoke to him over the years several times. The Penske 2-way shock currently on my VTR was set-up by and purchased from Jim.

read more at

Suspension Tuner Jim Lindemann, R.I.P. News Article // RoadracingWorld.com

 

I spoke with Jim several times on the phone and he was a really great guy. More of a salesman and business than a tuner, but very good at whatever he did. Certainly will be a loss.