Ohlins shock service - who & how much? - SV650.org

squirrel_hunter · 29-03-14, 10:46 PM

My SV passed its MOT the other week with 2 minors. The first being play in the suspension bushes and the second being a weeping shock absorber.

Now the bushes I can sort my self, will order a set of bearings from Wemoto and change them in the linkage, might even do the swing arm at the same time as I'll have to rig the bike up to remove the shock.

But the shock absorber, now that's a different question. I have a Ohlins unit on the bike and its served me well. But as its leaking I understand that this can be repaired and serviced at the same time. So who can do this, what does it include, and what will it cost?

jambo · 30-03-14, 12:07 AM

I'd phone kais and k-tech. Both should be quite capable of rebuilding the shock and I've had positive experiences dealing with both.

Jambo

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31-03-14, 12:03 PM

We can do it. Complete strip down and replace all seals and x-rings (about 8 in total) re-hone the rod works out at £145 inc Vat. This is the full service which you would need, or i would recommend. Some places do a strip and clean and replace the main seal which works out a bit cheaper.

31-03-14, 06:53 PM

100% Suspension, Colin Leader always did a great job rebuilding and servicing for me.
http://www.100pcsuspension.co.uk/home.html

29-03-14, 10:46 PM	#1
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Ohlins shock service - who & how much? My SV passed its MOT the other week with 2 minors. The first being play in the suspension bushes and the second being a weeping shock absorber. Now the bushes I can sort my self, will order a set of bearings from Wemoto and change them in the linkage, might even do the swing arm at the same time as I'll have to rig the bike up to remove the shock. But the shock absorber, now that's a different question. I have a Ohlins unit on the bike and its served me well. But as its leaking I understand that this can be repaired and serviced at the same time. So who can do this, what does it include, and what will it cost? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

30-03-14, 12:07 AM	#2
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Ohlins shock service - who & how much? I'd phone kais and k-tech. Both should be quite capable of rebuilding the shock and I've had positive experiences dealing with both. Jambo Sent without a real keyboard __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

31-03-14, 12:03 PM	#3
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ohlins shock service - who & how much? We can do it. Complete strip down and replace all seals and x-rings (about 8 in total) re-hone the rod works out at £145 inc Vat. This is the full service which you would need, or i would recommend. Some places do a strip and clean and replace the main seal which works out a bit cheaper.

31-03-14, 06:53 PM	#4
gore_boy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ohlins shock service - who & how much? 100% Suspension, Colin Leader always did a great job rebuilding and servicing for me. http://www.100pcsuspension.co.uk/home.html

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