Can anyone recommend a shock-absorber re-builder, I keep coming up with these guys. https://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/m...category_shock_absorber&utm_content=text_link They seem to be first in there field. All input welcome positive or negative on any builder. I am really happy with my shock/handling, and I also like the amount of adjustment and ease of use, My shock is corroded and past its ' best before' date. The money, I would have to pay for a comparative replacement would be prohibitive, and I like to keep things as standard as possible when there is no need for improvement.
I have a pair of chrome OEM Bonneville shocks in excellent condition taken off the bike at 3k miles. PM me if you are interested.
These guys might be worth talking to, a few of the BMW guys have used them with good results, never used them myself though http://www.allbikeengineering.co.uk/shocks.php
The shock still performs well ( in my opinion) The bike is now on 15,000 miles and I would like it rebuilt. I have heard that 10 or 11 thousand miles, is about all you can expect from a shock, also the area I pointed at with the blue line is corroded and needs freshened up. I emailed Brookes today and Im waiting for Marc to get back to me.
The prices are outrageous, and thats from the manufactures that make for the GT https://www.wilbers-shop.de/index.p...2011&catname=b64ca879471a19139597bb3c5b4d2e4a These are the only ones I can find
Th That ones in the same condition as mine only I think that one has a mark on the piston,I am thinking Ill clean and paint mine, and as you suggested buy R and G cover. Cheers DD
I have a Hagon rear shock on my Trident. Had a (basic) Nitron on my Daytona CE. Both are much better than the originals and are also rebuildable. Would recommend either, depending how deep your pocket is. Other makes are available, obviously, but I can only comment on what I have used.
Thank you. Looked at, YSS, Hagon, and Nitron, ( I had a Hagon on my 955i I loved it) The only guys I can find that advertise for the GT is Wilbers. The GT was never a big seller
Hagon do two, one standard, and one with remote pre load Which is what I have as is. The search goes on...
After phoning around and talking to 3 or 4 shock builders /suppliers. I found that , My shock is not rebuildable Hagon and Wilbers seem to be the only ones who make for these. According to Hagon if the bikes in constant or near constant use there no reason the shock wont last 35,000 to 40,000 miles,( so I dont need a new one) So mine got a make-over
