| Author | Message | ||
     Oldog |
In that I am raiding the bank for a @#$% broken bolt I figured I would deal with that leaking showa, I can't afford a new works or even a used works SO.... is there a reputable shop that can rebuild a showa? who and where | ||
| P_squared |
Some good reading & info in this thread Oldog: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/281404.html | ||
| Easy_rider |
I wonder if enough time has passed for Bad_Karma to give us a review? | ||
| Gowindward |
It looks like Ben (Benm2) has been down the road. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/452222.html?1239817199 | ||
| Phelan |
RaceTech will rebuild it for about $110. | ||
| Oldog |
Race Tech CA 180 ~ 200$ After Shocks 360$ | ||
| Buellsrule |
Check with Tom Fleming in Florida. He just finished mine along with another for someone else. Here's his website: http://www.tfracingsuspension.com/ He's cheaper than the rest and as good as anybody. | ||
| Court |
I don't know if Traxion Dynamics rebuilds them but they are regarded at the top of the suspension heap, | ||
| Oldog |
Court: I called Traxion DynamicsI was told that they don't rebuild them any more. I have called TF Racing suspension got the answer machine, I have called the local (asheville nc area) Race Tech guy never seen one but rebuild 160$ ( not confidence inspiring ) BenM2's tear down looks promising, I have rebuilt some old Koni's I had years ago, not much to them, I think that the spring compressor can be made from some mild steel stock and all thread Hmmmmmmm with over 1k going out already this has some appeal. | ||
| Phelan |
Email Racetech direct and you'll get better pricing I bet. | ||
| Buellsrule |
Call Tom back at TF racing. Spoke with him yesterday. He does great work and is very, very reasonable. BR. | ||
| Cbig |
It seems the works shock is 905 the penske with the same adjustments 940 we should be getting the penske then? I really dig the bike but hate that harsh back suspension. Sharp square edged bumps are the worst. | ||
| Oldog |
Parts are ordered rebuild to commence soon. | ||
| Psycrow |
Oldog, Who did you end up going with and what was the Cost? Psy | ||
| Oldog |
the following items were ordered from RaceTech. Shock Oil.........................us2___ 29.99$ Shock Seal set............ssos14s _ 19.99$ Shock Shaft Bullet ......tssb14 __ 16.99$ Shock Shaft Bushing ..smsb1410 __ 9.99$ I plan on starting the press tonight at work, No camera so no pix just now, I will take time to also write up the job I plan on having the press tool for loan out too, lets see how it goes. If I can I am just going to pull the spring and look at the shock now, I will be trying to make the wrenches too. (Message edited by oldog on April 23, 2009) | ||
| Psycrow |
Boy it would be great to have someone on the board here that rebuilt stock shocks for a reasonable price.....wink...nudge.... Psy | ||
| Buellsrule |
Tom Fleming rebuilt mine for 144.00 but I helped him out because he needed to see one to put another one back together. He used an entire new head assembly with seals not just seals alone. This included oil and nitrogen and shipping. I think Tom will do anyones here complete for less than 200.00. Call him and ask. The shock looks new. He cleaned the shock thoroughly. I'm very pleased. Ride report to follow. | ||
| Oldog |
spring is off Pix and a description of the job and the tools, I hope this weekend. | ||
| Benm2 |
It would be nice if we could take your pics & info & combine them with mine, then sticky the result in the KV.... | ||
| Oldog |
I plan on that, your 3d illustrations are great I am just changing the seal possibly the bushing & oil you want me to send you the pix ready to post with my comments? I need pix as I learn visualy most of the time any more. | ||
| Af226 |
Racetech rebuilt my stock shock and shipped to Canada for less than $150. Military discount, but great work and customer service and 4000km's and no leaks yet. | ||
| Oldog |
attention Race tech web site parts are 14 mm shock shaft is 16 mm  I am returning the stuff to RT and Have contacted John at moto Pro on this seals on the way and busings avail if needed 10 wt bel-ray to go in. @#$%@$%^@#$$ I want to ride (Message edited by oldog on May 01, 2009) | ||
| Crazyman54783 |
got mine torn apart this week. Oldog i was about to order the seals from racetech and i thought i might check this forum out one last time.. are you saying that they are selling the wrong parts at race tech then?? i measured the shaft at .626" .... .626"X25.4= 15.9004mm so am I supposed tell racetech to sell me the 16mm seals. Oldog or Benm2 plz help I have been 1 1/2" with out riding and it is driving me crazy  | ||
| Blackandchrome |
I'm about to get the shock rebuilt with the racetech kit. They were going to order the kit on monday and rebuild it. I'll tell them to get the 16 mm kit. Thanks for the heads up - would have added to the wait time. | ||
| Oldog |
The racetech folks were told by me that the last recall showa shock has a 16 mm shaft, the kid that i spoke to was clueless motopro 4258440661 John i Beleive As ben indicates 2 bushings are required 16mm x 14 mm long the seal is 2 pieces check the KV I have added to the data | ||
| Crazyman54783 |
I just got off the phone with Racetech and the guy had no clue what i was talking about either. I told him that the shaft was 16mm and he said that i was wrong?? I personally checked and its 16mm... going through Motopro | ||
| Buellsrule |
Guys, see my earlier post. Tom Fleming does excellent work and understands your shock. Give him a call and be done with it! BR. | ||
| Joeljr |
I've e-mailed TF Racing Suspension aka Tom Fleming and I will be shipping out the blown rear shock to my '99 X1 shortly. I'll let you know how it turns out. | ||
| Blackandchrome |
Are you talking about $200 + parts for the rebuild? I was quoted $170 for the shock rebuild kit from Race tech + 2 hours to install. It's going to be about $400 with oil and nitrogen. | ||
| Oldog |
My costs so far, 45$ + freight for the seals and a new nut 25$ + Freight for the bushings, 21$ bottle of BelRay "fluid" John At Moto Pro has never reworked one of the buell shocks, but discussing the take down procedures its clear to me has had his hands in more than one and could do it no problem I will post up on the seals and reassemble when I get the stuff. B&C If you want it done Aftershocks does it for 360 including parts. RaceTech majic Shock oil is EXPENSIVE Belray is about 10$ a bottle cheaper. I Got TF's answer machine and never heard from him, | ||
| Blackandchrome |
I spoke with Tom (TR Racing) this morning. $160 for him to rebuild the shock - includes the oil and nitrogen Add $59 for a new seal head assembly (from Showa if i remember correctly) Add $179 for a Race Tech gold valve piston kit ($169 is last years price) Tom highly recommended the gold valve kit. He said the difference is night and day (especially since I'm 215 lbs.) Since it's basically the same price ($400), I'm having the shop do it. It's already there and it's easier going around the corner than Florida. I feel better letting the pros deal with something as important as the suspension though. All else, Tom was very knowledgeable and helpful on the phone. His prices assumed the stock shaft and can are in good working condition. He does not charge extra for the tear down/diagnostics. If you get the Gold kit, he returns the cleaned stock components. | ||
| Benm2 |
All, I had a custom spring wound for my shock as well, I also got it from John @ MotoPro. I took a bunch of measurements on the stock spring, and took a guess at a new length & rate. Right now the shock is assembled & my sag is okay and I don't have NEARLY the preload I had with the stock spring. As far as rate goes, I guessed based on my weight & info I sucked off of this site and from Traxxion's spring rate chart: I ended up at 500 lb/in for my dry weight of 182 and a bike dedicated to track usage. If anything I think I could have gone a bit shorter on the spring, since I have almost no preload right now. I'll post my actual measurements, guesses & calcs over on the KV later. I don't want to say much more about the setup right now since the bike hasn't seen action yet. I hope to get the frame mods (S1 tail conversion) done this week and have it back on the track before the end of May. I'll post the results then. Ben | ||
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