Rear Shock

[ynotbiker]

ive got a spare came off a 1997.35.000 miler £40 pick up or £50 posted.

[BruKen]

When I am doing a bunch of testing on a shock, I use a small mountain bike hand pump and plain air.  The only benefits of N is the fact it is 100% dry and that it comes in a nice bottle with 2500psi in it that makes it really easy to fill shocks.  Air works just fine and no one will know the difference.  If you live somewhere very humid, having dry N is nice.

Yes, just recharging your shock will help the ride.  But I guarantee you that your shock oil is beyond dead by now.  Shock oil (and fork oil) has a limited life span.  It does a tremendous amount of work even while putting around town and there is not much in there to do it.  It needs to be changed regularly.  I tell my customers that if they want their suspensions to last a good long time service it at 2 year intervals or 25k miles.  I just did a 955i Tiger's forks that only had 12k miles on them and the fluid was horrible.  I service my forks yearly and my shock every other year.

Absolutely. I do mine annually with the annual service which is probably a bit overkill, but then I am a garage addict. Certainly every 3 years as a minimum. Those that don't will be amazed at the difference when they do.

[fishnbiker]

Re charge with Nitrogen,specialist job??

Any tire shop that offers Nitrogen fills on their installs or repairs. Supposed to leak less, as no Oxygen (smaller molecule) in the gas. Quite common here on the Wet Coast

[fishnbiker]

Re charge with Nitrogen, specialist job??

Most large tire shops here use it, as the N2 molecule is much larger that the O2 in our compressed air mix. Less likely to leak through pores or scratched rims. 100~125 psi is easily attainable with their tanked Nitrogen supply. Much cheaper than the laughing gas or Argon that's used for MIG welding.
Should be free or nearly so.

Sasquatch does a business rebuilding shocks. He did mine a couple years back for about half of those £265 quotes, plus postage. Try connecting with him  ... http://sasquatchrider.blogspot.ca

[Sasquatch]

Most large tire shops here use it, as the N2 molecule is much larger that the O2 in our compressed air mix. Less likely to leak through pores or scratched rims. 100~125 psi is easily attainable with their tanked Nitrogen supply. Much cheaper than the laughing gas or Argon that's used for MIG welding.
Should be free or nearly so.

Sasquatch does a business rebuilding shocks. He did mine a couple years back for about half of those £265 quotes, plus postage. Try connecting with him  ... http://sasquatchrider.blogspot.ca

Here is my website: www.adventurepowersports.us

BTW, the air you breathe is 78% nitrogen.  Charging extra to fill your tires with N is just another profit builder.  Other than being absolutely free of moisture, you will NEVER see any benefit of N over just compressed air.  No difference in temperature, no noticeable difference in pressure loss, no difference in expansion with temp, but it does make your wallet lighter, thus a better power to weight ratio.......

[threepot]

 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:

[threepot]

Started to fit new shock today,but bearing and sleeve need replacing. Does anyone know what bearing fits? I'm sure I can source one cheaper than what Triumph want? Thanks.
Just searched, NTN HK2020?

[London_Phil]

quick fix?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131637884463 ( think its the same/will fit)

Or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Tiger-885-900-Carb-1996-Suspension-Drag-Link-Drop-Links-/331829608853

[threepot]

Thanks Phil..that should fit yes??

[London_Phil]

check edit

[London_Phil]

Repair kit is same

http://www.triumphparts.gbr.cc/index.php/2/190160/

[threepot]

Just bought the t'bird one. Thanks again .

[Timbox2]

Yeah Id jump on that above you get all the bearings and sleeves in one, ahh, you have, good find

[London_Phil]

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....

[GavD]

Calmoto shows the same part number for TBird and Tiger item
http://triumphparts.calmoto.com/p/Triumph_1996_Thunderbird885/Drag-link/43470072/2059300-T0301.html
click the Fitment/Applications tab then click Show More