Hey all, my rear shock on the ttr250 has clapped out. Where can I take it for a rebuild in Christchurch? Cheers
L-Plate Rider
Hey all, my rear shock on the ttr250 has clapped out. Where can I take it for a rebuild in Christchurch? Cheers
In the riders seat
Linton at Dirt action or Tim at Technical racingOriginally Posted by Xr-Denny
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
+1 Linton.
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He's the only one I've got.
Forum whore
If you just want to restore it to new condition and performance (ie stock damping) then they look fairly easy to rebuild. I have done a similar rebuild on the KLR shock and its not too difficult. Get a new seal head and bump stop
http://ttr250.com/Shock_rebuild/TTR2...ck_rebuild.htm.
The only thin I would add to the tutorial is to use loctite on the nut holding the piston to the shaft. You dont want this coming off ...
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
L-Plate Rider
Yeah i thought about doing it myself. I think i might give it a crack.
Forum whore
I found the most difficult part of doing the KLR shock was getting the spring off as I dint jave a good spring compressor, but in your case it looks like you have screw collars to wind off, so much easier.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
3 long hose clamps can work well.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Forum whore
Linton is great but plan to have your bike off track for quite some time......he can take some time. My last 2 shocks have been serviced by precision motorcycles in Rolleston. Very good work and prompt service.
L-Plate Rider
Thanks for the replies. I decided to have a go myself. Ive got it all apart. The spring is looking quite tatty and paint has peeled off and is rusting in places. Do you think getting it sandblasted and powder coated would work?
Forum whore
Get a spray can of your favourite colour (Eg Ohlins yellow) and have some plasticiser added to the paint and it should remain flexible.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
In the riders seat
Yes it would based on one I did the same way and has survived a couple of years or more of trail rides
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
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