| Author | Message | ||
     Phillyblast |
The Showa rear shock finally took a dump and puked all over the S2 - so much for a quick spin this afternoon It's the 16.4" one. I guess I have a couple of options: 1. Buy a Penske or Works for $$$ and probably (at least with the Works) lose preload adjustment for when Jenn wants to come along. 2. Buy another Showa on ebay and keep my fingers crossed it doesn't S^&* the bed right away. 3. Have the Showa rebuilt (I seem to remember FMJ used Aftershocks, right? Straight rebuild looks like 110 bucks?) 4. Find an original WP rear shock - they pop up on ebay from time to time - and have it rebuilt, keeping my fingers crossed it doesn't break. Anyone have any thoughts? | ||
| Firemanjim |
David,depends on your budget as the Penske etc are at least 700,and it seems all the Showas eventually puke.My rebuilt one worked really nice, so that is a real option. | ||
| Phillyblast |
Jim, Yeah, it's a budget ? at this point with the kid due in 3 months. I know the better long term answer is Works or Penske, but . . . btw I stand corrected - the Works is preload adjustable. I'm just cranky cause the weather is finally starting to cooperate and I got a Buell I can't ride. argh | ||
| Josh_ |
Well the rebuilt stock one on my RS is leaking again and now I too am looking into the Penske's Is it true they need rebuilding every 1000 miles? tracksideengineering did my rebuild, I might just send it back to have them look at it again. 'course I'll wait until it's *really* leaking as my Buell's been down for 9 months and I'd really like to ride it sometime. | ||
| Phillyblast |
Josh the WP is leaking again? Somewhere in the archives Henrik warned that a leaking WP is a possible sign of impending failure, so be careful if you decide to run it. That's really what I'm trying to figure out - I don't want to get the Showa rebuilt and have it leaking again by August so I'm out the money for a rebuild, and buying a Works or Penske on top of it. | ||
| Firemanjim |
David,looks like Mutation Racer has shock for you --look at his thread this page. | ||
| Sjh |
How many of the original WP shocks with the exposed spring actually broke? Also, can those original shocks be rebuilt? I am also considering one of the original shocks, but have hear mixed comments on the actual failure of the shock. | ||
| Phillyblast |
Jim, Shhhh! I'm calling Anthony this AM  | ||
| Court |
>>>How many of the original WP shocks with the exposed spring actually broke? Zero | ||
| Sjh |
I may need corrected, but why do so many people claim them to be dangerous? If I had a older shock that did not leak or had one rebuilt, it is safe like any other shock?? Thanks in advance Seth | ||
| Nitsebes |
The original Works performance had issues with 200# and up riders.At 220 I'm still crossing my digits.No leaks or problems thus far.  | ||
| Jreichner |
I have a WP rear shock with a remote res. It was not cheap by any stretch but it has been a great shock for me and occasionally I ride 2 up. No complaints. I would give a vote for WP. |
