Shock Absorber: How Much? Recommendations Please

[zhed44]

If I decide to look for eg: an Ohlins shock on eBay, what should I look out for? How much should I pay? Are they interchangable between all 9** and 748 models?

Usage - mainly road use, with occasional track days.

Thanks :D

[Edited on 29-4-2006 by zhed44]

[aka.eric]

Id recommend Maxton,a new units about £480,rebuilds obviously vary in price.Tried Ohlins but required a rebuild after 8 months,depends if your one of these label junkies;)

[TopiToo]

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[zhed44]

Originally posted by aka.eric
Id recommend Maxton,a new units about £480,rebuilds obviously vary in price.Tried Ohlins but required a rebuild after 8 months,depends if your one of these label junkies;)

any recommendations for someone to do a rebuild? i don't think i really need an uprated shock as i mainly ride on the road and i'm not particularly quick. if it is fairly cost effective and the turnaround is quick, then i'll take the "rebuild" route. however, if i can get an uprated shock for the same price or less, then i'm tempted to get one.

thanks

[Edited on 29-4-2006 by zhed44]

[Totto]

http://www.k-tech.uk.com/


Good sound advice !

[aka.eric]

Set up Engineering in Wandsworth.
MH Racing in Wiltshire.
Maxton.
Any suspension specialist will rebuild a standard unit,its wether or not its cost effective if too many parts are required.Have a chat with them.A standard unit in good condition,set up correctly is perfectley adequate for road use and trackdays.With 99% of folks claiming to need "uprated" suspension,its a case of egos writing cheques that their ability cant cash.

[twpd]

That's a bit like owning a Ducati then....ego driving a the desire for a bike most are unable to ride to 5/10's. ;)

[zhed44]

thanks for the advice and leads.

as i said above, i don't really need an uprated shock, but if i can get one for less than the cost of rebuilding the stock item, then purely for the sake of making the bike a bit more trick and therefore sellable, then i might get one. i'll give those companies a ring next week so i can weigh up the pros and cons.

obviously, if i do get an ohlins or similar, what model numbers should i look out for/avoid given that i'm a road biased rider? ie: i don't want something too track oriented.

thanks again :)

[skidlids]

Maybe worth Giving Baines Racing a call, My mate had a 900SS off them a few years ago that had been reworked/overhauled and internal parts replaced with WP stuff.

[final_edition]

I use these guy's. Top service and they know their onions.
http://www.hmracing.co.uk/default.asp

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by zhed44
thanks for the advice and leads.

as i said above, i don't really need an uprated shock, but if i can get one for less than the cost of rebuilding the stock item, then purely for the sake of making the bike a bit more trick and therefore sellable, then i might get one. i'll give those companies a ring next week so i can weigh up the pros and cons.

obviously, if i do get an ohlins or similar, what model numbers should i look out for/avoid given that i'm a road biased rider? ie: i don't want something too track oriented.

thanks again :)
If you are not a label freak,try Hagons.
http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/main1st.htm
Not bad value at £255 to fit a 748.

[KeefyB]

Ya never know yer luck;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-748-Rear-Shock-Showa_W0QQitemZ8061455777QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

[zhed44]

Originally posted by KeefyB
Ya never know yer luck;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-748-Rear-Shock-Showa_W0QQitemZ8061455777QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

thanks - i'm watching that one already

:)