Anyone got a decent spare 888 rear shock for sale
 

As i'm thinking of replacing the one on my monnie and have been pointed in the direction of an 888 one.

Cheers

If you can wait, I may be getting hold of a few brand new ones...

Cheers
Nat

How much are we talking?

About £175

i can wait, please can i have the second one nat??

Chase me up in a week or so lads - i'll know by then..
Cheers
Nat

Hi,I have a '92 Strada shock laying in my shed (replaced with an Ohlins) no leaks or rust perfectly usable yours for £50 plus p+p.
Steve Robins

Sorry boys they are actually 851Racing shocks - not sure if they will fit the T8 - very trick though - proper racing gear !

Just a thought
 

Will they fit the M1R forked 851 , 89 model?

They probably will ! Marzocchi unit with remote reservoir and loads of adjustment. Part number is 36520051a - 851 racing - dealer price was £583.20.

Looking for £175 for quick sale.

Cheers
Nat

So do you think it would fit the monster?

Or are the 851 and 888 frames and rear swing arms different.

It'd fit certain Monsters as the whole ally swingarm and rocker assy is the same. Depends what Monster?
Rgds, Rob

Ive spoke to Louigi and he thinks its should be OK. Pedro from the UKMOC has also just popped round and hes of the same opinion - no guarantees though !

Cheers
Nat

94 600 monster...reckon it will fit??

Hi, 900 monster frames are basically the same as the 851/888 frame(sub frame differs but the shock will fit) 600's use a differant frame,so no go IMHO.
Steve

heres a pic guys - check out the trick dial adjuster at the bottom !

Nat

I could possibly be interested Nat , Just have to see what my forks and yokes fetch on Ebay :D

anyone know by anychance if it would fit a mk1 superlight.

cheers

skidlids asked me what the shock length was (I assume it was for his desmodue ss bike). The eye to eye length is 33cm.

Ive also got some brand news 600ss and st2 shocks if anyone wants one of those !!

Nat

I am going to get the tape out nat, can you reserve one of these shocks for a while mate whilst a get a definate fit conclusion.

cheers
robin

You may know something I don't, but as far as I was aware the carbed monsters use the same frame with just the swinging arm different (aluminium rather than steel) on the 900, and obviously designed to take the wider wheel. Shocks are identical and I have happily swapped shocks between 600 and 900 monsters without problems. The fuel injected monsters use a different frame, taken from the ST series, and have a different shock. The superlight as far as I'm aware is completely different as well, but I'm not an expert on them, just assuming they're similar to the SS frame?

They are the standard Marzocchi Duo Shock that is fitted to 1990 851, they are 330mm in length and will fit on 888's, and monster 900's. As a shock they are OK, but I replaced mine with an Ohlins DU440. But at Nattyboys prices you can't go wrong.

Griff

Cheers for that Griff..part label deffo says '851 racing' ??!!
Nat

With yesterdays incident nat I'll have to pass on one of these mate.
need the cash to get the bike sorted now.
cheers
Robin

I guess back then, they were "Racing" They are a good shock. Just Ohlins is better.

Griff

just finished fitting a t8 shock to my 97 m600 and the only thing you have to do is slightly slacken the banjo bolt on the top of the shock that connects the hose to it then tap it carefully through 180 degrees to clear the frame then nip it up again, job done ready for brands:)