Re: Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

many thanks bibio for the time taken to explain this.

do shocks have a repairable or serviceable parts apart from the spring? I don't think so as the oil etc is all sealed . what would be the difference between the oil used in the shock and fork that the shock lasts lifetime and fork not that long

Re: Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

you could get an ohlins shock for your bike on ebay for just £200, I would say it's not worth even looking at the kawasaki shock...

Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

Why would you say that ? Isn't zx14 superbike so would have quality or decent shock in it ? I did purchase one for £80

Re: Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

Can you find me one please..?

Re: Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

probably it is knackered for that price. I saw few which are unknown brand but to get people to find it when they are searching , in pantheists they have written ( not ohlin ...)
cheeky

Re: Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

there was one on ebay a few days ago, sold for £200. it was a SU852, the real deal for the curvy. sure, it needs a bit of servicing, but that's the case for all second hand shocks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191481233453

once in a while, you can find such nice things on ebay, if you keep your eyes open. I got my pointy ohlins shock for £200 as well, and that one was in mint condition, setup for my weight.

Re: Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

by servicing , what are the serviceable parts?

Re: Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

you don't need any parts, unless the spring is way off your weight. by servicing I mean giving it a good clean, replacing the oil and gas, maybe a shim here and there (peanuts) and adjust the settings for your ride style. it costs around £120 at an ohlins center. should you need a new spring, you might want to search ebay for it, you get them for around £30-40.

£200 for the shock, £40 for a spring (if needed) and another £130 for servicing and you have yourself a nice ohlins setup specially for you. worth every penny if you ask me...

Re: Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

oh so you can change the oil on rear shock?

Alternative shock? Pointy.
 

They can be serviced/re-valved etc, yes.