Cleaned the back shock up and made a few adjustments. I'm amazed at the state of the paintwork for a 21 year old bike
We found that shock was awefull and regularly leaked out its fluid. found a YSS is a really good alternative at a modest price.
Cheers for that, is it possible to service/inspect them, as there was so much gunk around it. All the oil could have leaked out years ago ??? Or would the MOT picked it up Cheers Chris
That's a whole bunch of really useful stuff. My '92 1000 needs new fork seals, hopefully they'll come next week. I've been gradually rebuilding mine which has suffered a little from long term storage, as well as the Who rebuilt the rear calliper without dust seals. Luckily it was recoverable by the same technique you showed earlier. Like you I am amazed how well the finish has held up for 25 years.
[QUOTE="Slowboy, post: 131153, member: 6778 as well as the Who rebuilt the rear calliper without dust seals.[/QUOTE] I have heard of a few bodgers doing this. Not a good practice, just lazy. Also i've seen a few calipers where the lip from the dust seal to the edge of the caliper is eaten away from corrosion.
[QUOTE="Slowboy, post: 131153, member: 6778 as well as the Who rebuilt the rear calliper without dust seals.[/QUOTE] I have heard of a few bodgers doing this. Not a good practice, just lazy. Also i've seen a few calipers where the lip from the dust seal to the edge of the caliper is eaten away from corrosion.
You'll have to post some pics up, i think they are similar bikes except for the engine size. Just finished putting it back together. Hopefully take it out tomorrow for a test spin. I'll upload some finished pics of the complete job in the next couple of days Chris
Hi, Chris. Regarding the rear shock ... I have been running a Hagon on my Trident 900 which I'm pretty pleased with, although I have only the original one to compare it with, so how it stacks up against any others I know not. Much better than the original one though! Hagon will build a shock to match your weight and useage (many others do the same, of course) and will also service/rebuild it as you think fit. I had mine serviced and rebuilt with a slightly 'heavier' (or whatever the word is!) spring a few years ago - they received it on a Monday morning (phoned me to check what work I wanted doing) and it was in the post back to me next day (they phoned me just before 6pm to say it was all done and tell me the cost, but then had to wait until I could find a suitable layby to pull up in - 44 tonner sized - so that I could could pay them). Excellent service I thought. Other will have their favourites but I can only go on my own experiences.
Cheers Steve for that, looks like I've got some reading up to do. Will post back once I've had a good play on the bike with the settings. Might even take it to Cadwell for a road bike track day, this circuit will definitely give the bike something to chew on.
Only had one experience with Hagon via a friend. His service received and costs were ridiculous when he wanted to have a spring change. plus it corroded badly. I have fitted a few YSS now and everyone are over the moon.
Had a look at these and i must say they look the dogs, £290. Tyres and well adjusted suspenshion keep the bike on the tarmac. I did own a pure track bike and having them correctly adjusted wether it be for the track or road is key
