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Chasespeed
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 11:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know I could search, but at work, and this takes time...

Anyway, the stock shock, can or can it not be rebuilt?

Or am I stuck saving forever to buy a new shock?

Chase
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Bluelightning
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 01:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It can be rebuilt. You just need to go to the Race Tech website (http://www.racetech.com/cdsearch.asp?showPage=) and find one of their service centers close to you or one that you can send your shock to. The only down time you will have is while it is out for repair.
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Chasespeed
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 01:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nope too far...this sucks, as the bike is primary transportation....

Chase
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Mikej
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 03:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Any idea of the costs to rebuild one through them?

Chase,
Might be worth the trouble to find a used one and have that rebuilt. I don't know the current market price on used ones though.
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Bluelightning
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 05:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not sure of the cost. I bought a spare while have mine rebuilt, need to get off my duff and get it sent out. I am also going to get a gold valve and different ratio spring (one more suited for me and my riding style) put in while I am at it.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Grab one from Ebay.
The choppertards don't use rear suspension.
I got one for $70.
I think the cost of rebuild is like $350 or so.
But yes, they are rebuildable.
HEY! want my dead one to use as a core exchange?
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Chasespeed
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 05:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I already checked ebay....none on there...but I will keep looking....

Dont worry about it, But thank you...if I am gonna pony up..I iwll go all the way...and get an aftermarket one...

Thanks fotr the input guys...

Chase
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 06:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

look at this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-LINKAGE-HARLEY-BUELL-XI-LIGHT NING_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35569QQitemZ4617318870QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Looks like it's over in a couple of hours!
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Chasespeed
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 07:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Nate, but thats a recall shock...

Chase
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X1tx
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 06:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have an old one (pre-recall) off my X1. It does need a rebuild. When I checked a rebuild was about $150 (plus parts). Ended up finding one that was in decent shape.
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Chasespeed
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 09:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

X1tx, will get in touch with you when I get to Corpus..shoudl only be a couple weeks..dont know if I am going to be able to swing it...Too much going on right now..

Chase
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Ulywife
Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 03:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bluelightning -- thanks for the info you posted on this topic. We were trying to decide what to do, buy used and take our chances or bite the bullet and buy new. I had no idea you could have them rebuilt until I started reading old post regarding rear shocks.

We've found a local service center from the web site you posted and for about the same money ($100-$125) as buying used, we can have this one serviced and replace the seals. If it needs other servicing done, they will call and let us know, etc. Sure beats the $500+ for a new one.

Thanks again for posting about racetech.com.

Kristi
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