Rear shock shock rebuild cost?

[Robert Taylor]

Suprised RT hasn't already killed someone in the rush to get on here and say "pick me, pick me" ! oh, and how big is your wallet again?

I think you should withdraw such remarks and apologise on account of your assumptive and judgemental remarks.

Yes we are not the cheapest. Nor do we attempt to be as we do not cut corners. I apologise profusely for training as an aircraft engineer and therefore being attentive to doing a solid and reliable job ( aircraft cannot park on clouds when they break )

We do not operate out of a shed at the bottom of a garden

Maybe you should do a survey of motorcycle suspension workshops in NZ and find out what the levels of equipment, training and experience are

How many have;

A huge inventory of every conceivable special tool

Digital spring rate tester

Digital fork spring tester

Suspension data logging equipment

Test gear for mechatronics systems

Lathes, drill presses and other machinery

Vacuum bleeding equipment

NZs hugest range of springs and shock rebuild parts

A fitted out service trailer

State of the art shock dyno

WSBK experience with Ohlins and many suspension schools attended in Sweden and the US.

Etc

And BTW I don't really need to dispense so much free advice from the benefit of my experience and many trips to Sweden, something that groups such as doctors and lawyers certainly don't dispense freely.

Tall poppy syndrome is clearly alive and well in NZ. Its also easy to snipe and run from the anonymity of a forum name.

The guy who started this thread will make a choice, there are many good suspension guys ( Norm Cobb in Auckland does a great job ) and there are also a good few that I wouldn't trust to work on a pushbike

[300weatherby]

I think you should withdraw such remarks and apologise on account of your assumptive and judgemental remarks.

Yes we are not the cheapest. Nor do we attempt to be as we do not cut corners. I apologise profusely for training as an aircraft engineer and therefore being attentive to doing a solid and reliable job ( aircraft cannot park on clouds when they break )

We do not operate out of a shed at the bottom of a garden

Maybe you should do a survey of motorcycle suspension workshops in NZ and find out what the levels of equipment, training and experience are

How many have;

A huge inventory of every conceivable special tool

Digital spring rate tester

Digital fork spring tester

Suspension data logging equipment

Test gear for mechatronics systems

Lathes, drill presses and other machinery

Vacuum bleeding equipment

NZs hugest range of springs and shock rebuild parts

A fitted out service trailer

State of the art shock dyno

WSBK experience with Ohlins and many suspension schools attended in Sweden and the US.

Etc

And BTW I don't really need to dispense so much free advice from the benefit of my experience and many trips to Sweden, something that groups such as doctors and lawyers certainly don't dispense freely.

Tall poppy syndrome is clearly alive and well in NZ. Its also easy to snipe and run from the anonymity of a forum name.

The guy who started this thread will make a choice, there are many good suspension guys ( Norm Cobb in Auckland does a great job ) and there are also a good few that I wouldn't trust to work on a pushbike

Gotcha! But you don't have an F16 out the back to support!

[gwynfryn]

Pro-ride suspension in Massey, good, fair pricing and local, what more do you want?

http://www.proride.co.nz/index2.html

Greg at proride does a good job but you pay for it and you may find he is unwilling to work on older bikes!
Personally I would recommend Tjebbe Bruin.

ps both work from home if that upsets you.

[Robert Taylor]

Greg at proride does a good job but you pay for it and you may find he is unwilling to work on older bikes!
Personally I would recommend Tjebbe Bruin.

ps both work from home if that upsets you.

And they both have credible operations. Tjebbe has got a lot of machining gear

[nzspokes]

and there are also a good few that I wouldn't trust to work on a pushbike

Speaking of which, have got the info on servicing the Ohlins MTB product yet?

[nzspokes]

I think I will be having a go at it myself.

Then once Ive fucked it up I will get somebody else to fix it.

[scratcher]

pull it apart, rebuild whats needed, pump it back up with a mtb front fork pump, mine was approx 140psi, try it out for a few rides, if all is good get it refilled when you have time.I like mucking about in shed learning about how crap works, enjoy

[Robert Taylor]

Speaking of which, have got the info on servicing the Ohlins MTB product yet?

No, the product is not released yet for general sale. There will be tools involved and specific techniques. Therefore also approved service agents, as is general and sensible business and technical practice.

[Robert Taylor]

pull it apart, rebuild whats needed, pump it back up with a mtb front fork pump, mine was approx 140psi, try it out for a few rides, if all is good get it refilled when you have time.I like mucking about in shed learning about how crap works, enjoy

That's fine if you are inherently sensible, careful and thoughtful. But as you will agree there are unfortunately those with the mechanical sympathy of an elephant. So they need protection from themselves!

[nzspokes]

pull it apart, rebuild whats needed, pump it back up with a mtb front fork pump, mine was approx 140psi, try it out for a few rides, if all is good get it refilled when you have time.I like mucking about in shed learning about how crap works, enjoy

Which sadly was the Kiwi way untill recently. Now things are "Black boxed" to try and get people to buy new stuff.

Im trying to instill this ethic into my son. Im on the lookout for a small motorbike for him to ride but I will get one that needs a rebuild so we can have a project and learn from it then enjoy the result.

[noobi]

Greg at proride does a good job but you pay for it and you may find he is unwilling to work on older bikes!

I just cant take the spinning "Go fast, handle good" on the proride site seriously.

[Drew]

I just cant take the spinning "Go fast, handle good" on the proride site seriously.

Yea that's proper bad English right there. Not that I mind illiterate spanner spinners working on my gear.

[Jay GTI]

Greg might not be able to do English properly, but he revalved my forks and rebuilt the shock (probably didn't need it, but while the bike was there...) and the work he did was awesome, completely sorted out the forks for the trail riding I do. He also told me the best thing I could do to really improve the suspension was go on a diet. He was spot on with that one as well.

[nzspokes]

He also told me the best thing I could do to really improve the suspension was go on a diet. He was spot on with that one as well.

I dont need someone to tell me that.

Working on it.

[nzspokes]

No, the product is not released yet for general sale. There will be tools involved and specific techniques. Therefore also approved service agents, as is general and sensible business and technical practice.

Will be interesting to see how that goes when it hits. Couple of brands have that market well covered at the moment.