Rear shock replacement?

[bsasuper]

Sugestions for replacement rear shock on cbr929 please.I dont want a mega buck one but budgeting on about $600, will this get something decent? from where?.Ive rung a few bike shops and most want to sell me a flash racing spec one.

[98tls]

Sugestions for replacement rear shock on cbr929 please.I dont want a mega buck one but budgeting on about $600, will this get something decent? from where?.Ive rung a few bike shops and most want to sell me a flash racing spec one. Normally would suggest the states but with the dollar so low i would try Aussie Ebay,for that sort of money you will find something more than decent.

[tri boy]

$600 may find you a second hand rebuild able shock.
I've been down this "saving money" path with rear shocks before:argh:
It doesn't work. Very quickly, you wish you had spent that extra money for something that actually does a good job.
What value do you put on your own, and pillions safety?
Some people spend a couple of thousand on exhaust systems, a thousand on a good helmet, a thousand on leathers, and 600+ on tyres, but barely give suspension a nod. Crazy if you ask me.

[racerhead]

$600 may find you a second hand rebuild able shock.
I've been down this "saving money" path with rear shocks before:argh:
It doesn't work. Very quickly, you wish you had spent that extra money for something that actually does a good job.
What value do you put on your own, and pillions safety?
Some people spend a couple of thousand on exhaust systems, a thousand on a good helmet, a thousand on leathers, and 600+ on tyres, but barely give suspension a nod. Crazy if you ask me.

+1 on that
I tried to take the cheap way out with my last bike and within a week the shock was leaking oil and had lost all its damping. I got it rebuilt and within another week I was back to exactly where I started. After this I bought a nitron shock which is a well known make in the UK and never had a problem with it so Id say have a look into one of them:niceone:

http://www.nitron.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_7_216

[Shaun]

Sugestions for replacement rear shock on cbr929 please.I dont want a mega buck one but budgeting on about $600, will this get something decent? from where?.Ive rung a few bike shops and most want to sell me a flash racing spec one.


I will PM you later today or early tomorrow

[irishlad]

Anyone know the name of guy on North shore who reseals Ohlins. My right rear is leaking. Mechanic who looked at it didn't inspire me with confidence.
Many thanks

[Cajun]

Anyone know the name of guy on North shore who reseals Ohlins. My right rear is leaking. Mechanic who looked at it didn't inspire me with confidence.
Many thanks

Pm robert taylor he will let you know the best person auckland to do this job

[Shaun]

Anyone know the name of guy on North shore who reseals Ohlins. My right rear is leaking. Mechanic who looked at it didn't inspire me with confidence.
Many thanks


What Model shock is it? I can have it done for you no problems, PM the details and we can go from there, and I will Gauarantee the quality of the work for you! or give you your Full money back:clap:

[Shaun]

Sugestions for replacement rear shock on cbr929 please.I dont want a mega buck one but budgeting on about $600, will this get something decent? from where?.Ive rung a few bike shops and most want to sell me a flash racing spec one.



Full Rebuild of your Standard shock with " Race Tech" gear in it, ( I won at Wanganui roads using the gear in my forks and it is shit hot!) for approx $635-00

If New spring reqd to suit your weight to make the package the best, the spring would cost you approx $260-00 on top of the shock re build price. Please PM your weight to clarify if spring change would be reccomended.



PS Other readers, the price will be slightly different per brand of shock due to the work required to dissasemble and rebuild.

[bsasuper]

Thanks shaun, ill get in contact when I get back from holidays.

[Shaun]

Thanks shaun, ill get in contact when I get back from holidays.


Sweet, look forward to it

[Sparrowhawk]

While we're on the topic of rear shocks, I did my front fork seals recently, but haven't even LOOKED at the rear shock. What should I be looking for from a regular maintenance point of view?

[cs363]

Anyone know the name of guy on North shore who reseals Ohlins. My right rear is leaking. Mechanic who looked at it didn't inspire me with confidence.
Many thanks


Pro Ride Suspension (Greg) he's on KB under the name of 'Danger' PM him or check out his profile it has contact details.

[Shaun]

While we're on the topic of rear shocks, I did my front fork seals recently, but haven't even LOOKED at the rear shock. What should I be looking for from a regular maintenance point of view?


If it is standard shock, Nothing apart from any oil/smear leaks. If it is a serviveable shock, ie, ( After market unit) can be pulled apart totaly, new fresh oil and seals would not go a miss:Punk: