Shock absorber servicing - where? - SV650.org

Dave20046 · 10-03-12, 11:39 AM

After recommendations for somewhere to service my shock, preferably yorkshire area so I can chase it up if there's a problem!
Cheers

Bibio · 10-03-12, 12:48 PM

i think the two that advertise on ebay are Bradford area.

brook suspension.

firefox racing.

Dave20046 · 10-03-12, 12:52 PM

cheers bibio, read bad things on the forum regarding firefox. Will have a look at brook, thanks.

Yorkie if you see this - lemme know if you can do it in the very near future.

Bibio · 10-03-12, 01:00 PM

you might find that they are the same people just trading under a different name. as far as i can tell brook are a bit sketchy as to where they are.

might be worth giving brook a phone and ask for their address.

Bibio · 10-03-12, 01:02 PM

there is also reactive suspension in York

http://www.reactivesuspension.com/aboutus.php

Dave20046 · 10-03-12, 01:02 PM

aye, probably worth it just to suss them out anyway. Going to try local garage too, see who they use.

Dave20046 · 10-03-12, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

there is also reactive suspension in York

http://www.reactivesuspension.com/aboutus.php

cheers just mailed them - their name rings a bell

Dave20046 · 10-03-12, 01:08 PM

http://www.shocktech.co.uk/suspension/
Going to give them a ring too

Dave20046 · 16-03-12, 06:40 PM

All done by shocktech, quick turn around the chap i dealt with seemed nice enough offered for me to come back when the bike was back on the road and he'd set the suspension up for me (I interpreted it as free of charge) so I may take them up on the offer.

However, always duly paranoid - how can I tell they've actually serviced it ?

jambo · 17-03-12, 11:12 AM

If the shock needed to be serviced, the rear suspension should feel significantly less vague and bouncy, this should be apparent as soon as you ride it. The settings for damping should also be as recommended by the manufacturer if adjustable. As in it should not feel stiffer because everything has been wound in tight

10-03-12, 11:39 AM	#1
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Shock absorber servicing - where? After recommendations for somewhere to service my shock, preferably yorkshire area so I can chase it up if there's a problem! Cheers __________________

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Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Shock absorber servicing - where? i think the two that advertise on ebay are Bradford area. brook suspension. firefox racing.

10-03-12, 12:52 PM	#3
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Shock absorber servicing - where? cheers bibio, read bad things on the forum regarding firefox. Will have a look at brook, thanks. Yorkie if you see this - lemme know if you can do it in the very near future. __________________

10-03-12, 01:00 PM	#4
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Shock absorber servicing - where? you might find that they are the same people just trading under a different name. as far as i can tell brook are a bit sketchy as to where they are. might be worth giving brook a phone and ask for their address.

10-03-12, 01:02 PM	#5
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Shock absorber servicing - where? there is also reactive suspension in York http://www.reactivesuspension.com/aboutus.php

10-03-12, 01:08 PM	#8
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Shock absorber servicing - where? http://www.shocktech.co.uk/suspension/ Going to give them a ring too __________________

16-03-12, 06:40 PM	#9
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Shock absorber servicing - where? All done by shocktech, quick turn around the chap i dealt with seemed nice enough offered for me to come back when the bike was back on the road and he'd set the suspension up for me (I interpreted it as free of charge) so I may take them up on the offer. However, always duly paranoid - how can I tell they've actually serviced it ? __________________

17-03-12, 11:12 AM	#10
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Shock absorber servicing - where? If the shock needed to be serviced, the rear suspension should feel significantly less vague and bouncy, this should be apparent as soon as you ride it. The settings for damping should also be as recommended by the manufacturer if adjustable. As in it should not feel stiffer because everything has been wound in tight __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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