Rear Shock

[threepot]

I think the difference may be lack of grease points, but as a short term fixup, I nearly bought it myself. Hope its ok. Bet its better than your current one....

Part came,and fitted Saturday.(thanks again Phil). It was in excellent condition. And has same grease points. Didn't take long to fit everything back. Although I was nearly put out of action after the bike fell on me! Just a slight injury to my hand,and a broken rear indicator But it has totally transformed the bike! I thought it handled OK before,but it tracks a lovely line in corners now,and handles rough tarmac nicely.
New abba stand next! These 'old 'Hinckley buses are tough as 'old boots'! Thats the 2nd time my tiger has fallen over,and last year my Super3 decided to have a lie down on the garage floor!  :icon_wink:

[Sin_Tiger]

Just as well that the owner's pretty tough also 

[Danwarb]

Hi guys,

I'm dealing with the same thing on my bike. It passed all MOT checks (which where thoroughly covered) but it failed on the rear tire and the rear shock is leaking.

With the price of a good new rear shock is it worth getting mine renovated?

[Danwarb]

YSS shock finally arrived. For a 'mid' priced unit,I'm quite impressed with it. £239 delivered. And 2 yr warranty. Hope to have it fitted before July meet! :icon_wink:

Hi Threepot,

Where did you buy this one from please?

[Danwarb]

Is the shock fairly easy to replace?

It seems so?

[threepot]

http://www.bike-revival.co.uk/page1.html

Only been on a couple of weeks,but I'm very happy with it. Hagon also do a replacement,although a little more cost.
It's not difficult to replace. Securely supporting the bike..or not as in my case is important!! I used a paddock stand at the rear,and jacked under the bash plate. If you can tie the handlebars from a joist,all the better. Or use an abba stand? I would strongly recommend removing the bottom link to inspect. And be prepared to renew bearings?? One of the link bolts pulls up against the exhaust. I managed to prise it away just enough to remove.
I found it easy to put the link back in when the bike was on its side! :icon_wink:

[Danwarb]

http://www.bike-revival.co.uk/page1.html

Only been on a couple of weeks,but I'm very happy with it. Hagon also do a replacement,although a little more cost.
It's not difficult to replace. Securely supporting the bike..or not as in my case is important!! I used a paddock stand at the rear,and jacked under the bash plate. If you can tie the handlebars from a joist,all the better. Or use an abba stand? I would strongly recommend removing the bottom link to inspect. And be prepared to renew bearings?? One of the link bolts pulls up against the exhaust. I managed to prise it away just enough to remove.
I found it easy to put the link back in when the bike was on its side! :icon_wink:

Hi Threepot,

Great post thank you. From looking at the site I can't distinguish which shock
I'm after?

I'm tempted to replace this my self. I love the sound of the challenge.

I'd have to tie the bike up to the rafters of my garage and wedge up under engine with blocks of wood ! Ha ha !! Once when secure then get to work.

[threepot]

Z series. Check availability though,I had to wait 3weeks after initially being told 3 days! They are listed on eBay. But again,check delivery!

[Danwarb]

Z series. Check availability though,I had to wait 3weeks after initially being told 3 days! They are listed on eBay. But again,check delivery!

Hi Threepot,

There are actually varies alternatives in the 'Z' range. Do you know the full product code of the one you bought?

Cheers,

Dan

[London_Phil]

Temporary Fix?

Fit it, then rebuild your original?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351722947733

[JoeDirt]

Temporary Fix?

Fit it, then rebuild your original?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351722947733

Even the auction title says it's "grubby".

Nice one! 

[threepot]

 
Try  http://www.bike-revival.co.uk
Or http://firefoxracing.co.uk

[London_Phil]

Even the auction title says it's "grubby".

Nice one! 

Grubby's better than failed.......

[Danwarb]

Grubby's better than failed.......

Hi Phil,

I totally agree.

Also I'm totally up for renovating the shock I have now. I don't need the bike unless I go away so I could go right ahead and renovate it but I find it hard to gage quite how difficult it would be?

Also the re-pressurising, isn't that a specialist job?

[London_Phil]

I did mine recently. Its a bit messy, but only complicated if your not too mechanically minded. I would not compare myself to the likes of Sasquatch, and I used ATF oil, but my spare is working fine.