Perished bush on Ohlins shock absorber

**PJay** · 2nd January 2011, 15:42

I've just noticed that the 'bush' (?) at the bottom of my Ohlins shock absorber has perished and disintegrated. Can these be easily replaced or am I looking at replacing the whole shock absorber? Bike is a 2001 Ducati Monster M400. Thanks for any advice.

**White trash** · 2nd January 2011, 15:54

It's a bush, of course it can be replaced.

Bring it round home, happy to have a look and see if it's actually fucked or not.

We're in Silverstream.

**onearmedbandit** · 2nd January 2011, 15:57

Originally Posted by White trash

It's a bush, of course it can be replaced.

Bring it round home, happy to have a look and see if it's actually fucked or not.

We're in Silverstream.

That ploy's not still working is it Jimmy?

**White trash** · 2nd January 2011, 16:03

If eight year olds wanted their bikes worked on, I'd be in.

Seriously though, for that mechanical sort of shit I'm more than happy to have look and advise.

**Kickaha** · 2nd January 2011, 16:09

Originally Posted by White trash

Seriously though, for that mechanical sort of shit I'm more than happy to have look and advise.

Being Ohlins wouldn't you just refer him to Kerry Dukie the suspension guru?

**PJay** · 2nd January 2011, 16:10

@ White trash - Cheers for that. Where in Silverstream? Can drop around tomorrow arvo if convenient.

**PJay** · 2nd January 2011, 22:22

Just checked the bike again and the shock is actually leaking (bluish oil). I think the problem might be more than just a bush.

**Pussy** · 2nd January 2011, 22:27

Every part is available for your Ohlins shock. Won't be a biggie to get it serviced

**PJay** · 2nd January 2011, 23:06

Originally Posted by Pussy

Every part is available for your Ohlins shock. Won't be a biggie to get it serviced

Cheers Pussy. That's a relief as I was beginning to think it was going to cost big bucks (been looking online at new Ohlins shocks, saw the price and just about fell out of my tree!). This said I would willingly pay if there was no other option.