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Guy's have looked at the search facility to no avail so please accept my apologies as I am sure I will be repeating what has gone on before.
I am looking to confirm if the original shock units are re-buildable?
If so by who and what price.
I am unable to justify the price of a new Maxton or Nitron but feel that after 60,000 odd miles a refresh would work wonders.

BTWI have had good reports from a friend who fitted a Nitron to his GS12 and apparently they now offer a front to match. This does not need a remote pre-load adjuster as there is less need for this adjustment on the front

Looking at economics here when it comes to buying new as I really like the bike but spending £400 at each end plus a new set of tyres is getting toward it's total worth.

Thanks Dave

Hi,
The standard OEM shockers are indeed rebuildable. I should imagine that there are plenty of places that will do it for you but I would personally recommend Darren at MC Technics (MCT).

http://www.mctsuspension.co.uk/Home.html

I've used him to do the job you are asking about. Well worth the money (£400). Speak to them BEFORE you buy tyres or replacement shockers, explain what you want the bike to be like when finished, and take their advice. They really DO know what they are speaking about.

Just up the road from PeterBogHorror too...

As a guideline, since the MCT rebuild, there is no point in changing the standard shockers for anything else. They are that good.

I said before that having Darren service the standard shocks and tune them to my use was the best 400 quid I've spent on that bike. I'll stand by that....

Hi damoace, thanks for the quick reply.
I have tried contacting MCT, by recommendation from the bike mags and this forum, using email to no reply as yet.
I will give them an old fashioned call.
I agree that if they can rebuild the units and possibly recommend a different spring it will make the difference.
I have re-sprung a Ducati Paso via a custom spring from Maxton and changed the spring rate on the TL1000s with a Hyperpro spring and a Hagon damper so have been down this route before.
Really need to buy a bike that agrees with my budget. Oh yes I do have that bike a hard tail Trek MTB.....

Phone call is the best. They are normally very very busy so the sooner you call them, the sooner your appointment will be.

Darren will almost certainly have recommendations, but it's up to you to be able to tell him what you need. Just give him as much info as you can and trust him. You won't be disappointed.

Here's another you might want to consider.

RAMSHOX. [www.realmengineering.com. ] been in use for over 30 years for their race and roadgoing replica sports cars [ Jag and VCobra ] and for the past 9 years developed for bikes.

Ben Kingham won the B.E.A.R.S. championship outright with his RAM suspended K100

Tell them TJ sent you for a 10% discount.

Hi, just a question connected to this topic.

The lack of feedback from the front end; is that an initial lack of feedback when compared to other bikes, or something that remains even when you're used to the bike?

I mean, do you learn to interpret what the front is doing, eventually, or do you have to live with just not knowing what it's doing?

Ta

3narf wrote:Hi, just a question connected to this topic.

The lack of feedback from the front end; is that an initial lack of feedback when compared to other bikes, or something that remains even when you're used to the bike?

I mean, do you learn to interpret what the front is doing, eventually, or do you have to live with just not knowing what it's doing?

Ta

See discussions re: 10mm offset Telelever arm or adjustable [ or GS length ] Pararlever. According to those that know - transforms the bike.

My 2002 R1100S rear shocker has started to weep oil at 30,000 miles so a repair or replacement is imminent.
I have read on this topic that the OEM shocks are repairable, however my Clymer states that the only replacement parts available are mounting bolts and bushes. I have limited funds to spend on my bike (retired pensioner) so I would prefer to repair rather than replace. Can anyone confirm whether the original front and rear shocks on a standard 1100s can be rebuilt?

Alan

See posts by Damoace -

http://www.boxertrix.com/phpBB2/viewtop ... ild#166633

Al

Hi blackal

Yes that's where I read about OEM rebuilds at MCT, however Damoace rides a BCR which I imagine has upgraded shockers and springs anyway compared to mine. Just wondered if anyone has had a rebuild on standard 1100S shocks?

Alan

The BCR shocks are really special..........

The springs are painted yellow!

Otherwise - no difference.

Al

Wow yellow springs......they'll match my silver/yellow bike!

I'd better give the guys at MCT a bell then and perhaps I could upgrade to yellow springs.

I e-mailed Teut at http://www.twsuspensiontech.co.uk who confirmed that the OEM Showa shocks can be refurbished at a cost of £130 ea. plus extra £25 for any spring/body painting.
He also recommended Nitron NTR1 front and NTR2 rear for my road use as a good alternative to expensive Ohlins.

Just a headsup - the new RAMSHOX website will be going live in a few weeks [ there, that didn't take long !! ]. Should have been live last month, I'm certain the computer aliens speak a different language. [ www.ramshox.com. ]

Anyway - all the prices / specs etc. will be up to date and will coincide with the luanch of the new "Stealth" RAMSHOX ............... Black is the new Gold doncha know.

Don't forget, you guys get a 10% discount.

The Shock Factory, available through my website, www.marksmotorcycleparts.co.uk
There are a few reviews on here from previous owners. Mono and dual shocks for pretty much everything. Single and double adjustable. No charge for a custom spring rate or change in ride height. Guaranteed 2 years, fully rebuildable, prices include C spanner & delivery.
Single adjustable rear monoshock - £350
Double adjustable rear monoshock - £450
Single adjustable front monoshock - £200
Single adjustable dual shocks - £300
Threaded ride height adjuster - +£50

"Pretty much Onlins quality for pretty much Hagon prices"

Contact me for details, Mark