Found - Rear Shock

851neil · 12-Sep-2005, 12:08

I'm still chasing after a new rear shock ! just had confirmation from Maxton that mine is jim rucked, so I'm well and truly stuck now.
Any help at all in sourcing a new shock would be greatly appreciated - hopefully I can get one sorted before the weather totally disappears.
btw Harris said they could get Ohlins to build one up for me but it would be neck end of £500

It would be good to add to the 260 miles totted up since her rebuild

[Edited on 13-10-2005 by 851neil]

loony888 · 17-Sep-2005, 10:01

i have the std. showa from my 888 if you're interested.(12,000klms). i'm in oz though so not sure about air mail cost if you're in a hurry. contact me if you want it. gosh, don't even know what to ask for it!

851neil · 19-Sep-2005, 10:47

I've, managed to get hold of a used one from fleabay thanks - not sure what it's going to be like, but it's an Ohlins & I'm hoping that I've not thrown money away.
cheers

Neil

851neil · 07-Oct-2005, 19:33

Received the Ohlins shock yesterday - opened the box and it's mint, no worries, fitted her up last night and took the bike for a good run out today.
yeeeeehah

The only issue is that there isn't a screw fixing for the remote reservoir - the old marzocchi item had a couple of mounting points onto the subframe. Any suggestions or am I resorting to zip ties ??

Rob B · 07-Oct-2005, 19:48

Glad it worked out for ya.

Rgds, Rob

philthy · 07-Oct-2005, 21:11

Scuse me ignorance but wot do you pump the stock shock up with?

I was filling it with air but I'm sure maxton told me to use nitrogen, but I use that in the garden.

Help would be appreciated

Phil

851neil · 09-Oct-2005, 18:25

I've been told to use air - but Nitrogen is a great idea it'll be much more stable with varying temperature extremes, hadn't thought of that one till now...

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17-Sep-2005, 10:01	#2
loony888 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 382 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: brisbane australia Mood: sensational!! i have the std. showa from my 888 if you're interested.(12,000klms). i'm in oz though so not sure about air mail cost if you're in a hurry. contact me if you want it. gosh, don't even know what to ask for it! Reply

19-Sep-2005, 10:47	#3
851neil Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 698 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bishop Auckland Mood: need a bike... I've, managed to get hold of a used one from fleabay thanks - not sure what it's going to be like, but it's an Ohlins & I'm hoping that I've not thrown money away. cheers Neil Reply

07-Oct-2005, 19:48	#5
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Glad it worked out for ya. Rgds, Rob Reply

07-Oct-2005, 21:11	#6
philthy Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,028 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wirral Mood: Can't make me mind up Scuse me ignorance but wot do you pump the stock shock up with? I was filling it with air but I'm sure maxton told me to use nitrogen, but I use that in the garden. Help would be appreciated Phil Reply

09-Oct-2005, 18:25	#7
851neil Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 698 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bishop Auckland Mood: need a bike... I've been told to use air - but Nitrogen is a great idea it'll be much more stable with varying temperature extremes, hadn't thought of that one till now... Reply