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Need a shock rebuilt... Sasquatch where are you!?

Started by Bull Gear, March 20, 2014, 03:30:29 AM

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Bull Gear

March 20, 2014, 03:30:29 AM
Greetings.
I am in dire need of a rebuild for my '96 Steamer shock (Kayaba).
I've been trying to get in touch with Sasquatch for several days with no response.
Anybody have any other sources? ...or advice on how to do it myself?

ssevy

#1
March 20, 2014, 11:59:28 AM
I just googled "Kayaba shock rebuild", and several pages popped up. Might be something useful there.
I may not be big, but I'm slow.

Mustang

#2
March 20, 2014, 01:07:58 PM
sasquatch isn't going to be around for quite a few more years ....................... :augie
let's just say he can't rebuild shocks at his new living arrangements :bug_eye

Mustang

#3
March 20, 2014, 01:15:24 PM
I'd start here
http://www.traxxion.com/
traxxion is very very good at what they do ....... suspensions !

call them

Sin_Tiger

#4
March 20, 2014, 06:46:58 PM
Quote from: Mustang on March 20, 2014, 01:07:58 PM
sasquatch isn't going to be around for quite a few more years ....................... :augie
let's just say he can't rebuild shocks at his new living arrangements :bug_eye

:icon_eek: I take it from that, as we say over here, he is "accommodated at Her Majesty's Pleasure"  :icon_wink:

If anyone on this side of the pond is considering getting theirs rebuilt, I have a spare that I'm willing to lend out if you don't want to be stuck waiting.
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

Bull Gear

#5
March 21, 2014, 04:46:36 AM
Well don't that blow.
I guess I'll just rebuild it myself then.
I think I found a place to get a KYB complete seal head for about the same price as a seal set. I wonder if it will fit this old Kayaba?
So let me see if I have these specs right:
5W oil
150 psi charge
44mm x 16mm seal head
Never done a shock rebuild. Will I need any other parts?

Nick Calne

#6
March 21, 2014, 11:28:25 PM
Jeez poor old sasquatch. What happened?
Is it really an adventure bike if its wheels never see dirt?

cba191

#7
March 22, 2014, 06:46:15 AM Last Edit: March 22, 2014, 07:06:15 AM by cba191
Quote from: nickcalne on March 21, 2014, 11:28:25 PM
Jeez poor old sasquatch. What happened?

From what I understand, if it's true, he'll be gone a while. 

Edit:  He'll be available in 2-9.
'02 Tiger.  She's the awesome sauce

Bull Gear

#8
April 16, 2014, 03:25:28 AM
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Not that big of a deal really, just took a lot of homework to figure it out.

coachgeo

#9
April 18, 2014, 07:42:03 PM
Quote from: Bull Gear on April 16, 2014, 03:25:28 AM
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Not that big of a deal really, just took a lot of homework to figure it out.
no no no....... you don't get off that easy.   Now get going on your SHOCK REBUILD THREAD!!!!!
COACH POSER (Till Tribota Tiger's done & I'm riding it)

nickjtc

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April 18, 2014, 09:24:21 PM
Quote from: coachgeo on April 18, 2014, 07:42:03 PM
Now get going on your SHOCK REBUILD THREAD!!!!!

+1
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