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Rlgiv
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have it on a 99 s3 it is a showa fully encased nitrogen shock. No resovoir at least externally for oil. It came with the bike I installed it brand new about a year ago. It seems to have lost quite a bit of its tension.is it normal for a shock of this type to need to be refreshed after such a short time? I am fairly large about 213 lbs. Or is most likely in need of a rebuild?
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Eshardball
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It's Showa, it's smoked. Race tech in CA can make it work again for a while until it craps out again. If you can afford the works or better yet Penske, go for it. American Sport Bike can hook you up
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Rlgiv
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 07:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks, Ill probably save up and get the works shock. Those prices are just insane though for a shock.
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Desertfox
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 10:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
They are, but even the cheapest works is amazing compared to the stock one. I just installed a new works shock recently and the bike just feels all around lighter. Even easier than it was before to toss the bike around corners. (plus the new shock looks really shiney!)
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Rlgiv
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
handling with the stock shock was good. I'm just sick of these things busting seals.
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Ducxl
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 01:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have a spare take-off shock from a '99 X1 after replacing it with a Penske.

If you want another shock that eventually will go bad too let me know.For the price of shipping
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Rlgiv
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
pm sent
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Fasted
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 05:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
please put me in line....mine just went south
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Ducxl
Posted on Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 09:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Here's a LINK to a recent post of pics of my old shock if it's the same one you want.

I'll send it if you'll send BACK a check for the shipping cost.
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Rlgiv
Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 08:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
ok.......Ill send you a check or money order soon as i get it. I sent you a pm yesterday with my address.
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Eshardball
Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 08:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Race Tech charged Three something for a rebuild with the Gold valve kit.I hoping that I get to ride it today. Installed in 2 days ago and the temps dropped and the wind howled
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Nein_collins
Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 - 03:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Eshardball let me know how that goes...i've been in contact with them about my blown shock (its the newer style....i'm a BIG dude)

if I have to i'll go with works if that ends up being the stronger shock for a dude my size
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Kaput
Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 - 06:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If enough Buell owners lobbied Hagon - the company has a model fitment request suggestion box on their website - Hagon UK might be convinced to make some shocks for our bikes. The shocks they make are inexpensive and of decent quality.

Kaput
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Ducxl
Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
PENSKE makes a VERY fine shock for our tubers.Can't wait to try mine.


I have however,donated my old take-off shock to RIgiv and have sent him a PM with UPS tracking number
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The_italian_job
Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ohlins makes the best shock in the market for our tube frames, but it's very very expensive...



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