Rear suspension repair question - SV650.org

Jayneflakes · 31-05-13, 09:40 AM

Hi Folks,

as some of you may know my other half rides a Kawasaki ZRX1100, which is a lovely bike if a bit of a brute. Anyway, we recently put it in for the MOT and it got an advisory on the rear shocks. One of them is leaking and needs to be repaired or replaced.

So we went and checked out a new part and discovered to our horror that each shock is around £500!

Do you know of anyone who can rebuild a pair of shocks? Our budget cannot stretch to new shocks at that price, but we hope that rebuilding will be cheaper.

Cheers,
Jayne and Carol

jambo · 31-05-13, 09:44 AM

I've had very positive experiences with both k-tech and kais. Both these companies have rebuilt rear shocks for bikes like the ZX6R for me or a close friend. It's worth phoning them up to talk about whether it's worth it or not.

Alternatively companies like Hagon produce suspension that's not as expensive as OE equipment and may be worth using as a frame of reference.

Jambo

maviczap · 31-05-13, 09:45 AM

Yes, MCT in Stowmarket could do this for you. Get a quote.

They know their stuff.

http://www.mctsuspension.co.uk/Home.html

If not how about Yorkie Chris?

Jayneflakes · 31-05-13, 09:48 AM

Thank you Jambo, the wife is now looking into these.

Jayneflakes · 31-05-13, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Yes, MCT in Stowmarket could do this for you. Get a quote.

They know their stuff.

http://www.mctsuspension.co.uk/Home.html

If not how about Yorkie Chris?

Thank you, I have sent a PM to YC.

rictus01 · 31-05-13, 10:03 AM

Hi Jayne, it's been a few years, but I used PDQ in Taplow for several shock rebuilds, they were really helpful (even lent me a standard rear shock at one point whilst they re-built mine), not sure wht they are like these days though, but probably worth a look.

Cheers Mark

Jayneflakes · 31-05-13, 10:29 AM

Thank you Mark, more info to pass on to the wife.

31-05-13, 09:44 AM	#2
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Rear suspension repair question I've had very positive experiences with both k-tech and kais. Both these companies have rebuilt rear shocks for bikes like the ZX6R for me or a close friend. It's worth phoning them up to talk about whether it's worth it or not. Alternatively companies like Hagon produce suspension that's not as expensive as OE equipment and may be worth using as a frame of reference. Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

31-05-13, 09:45 AM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Rear suspension repair question Yes, MCT in Stowmarket could do this for you. Get a quote. They know their stuff. http://www.mctsuspension.co.uk/Home.html If not how about Yorkie Chris? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

31-05-13, 10:03 AM	#6
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Rear suspension repair question Hi Jayne, it's been a few years, but I used PDQ in Taplow for several shock rebuilds, they were really helpful (even lent me a standard rear shock at one point whilst they re-built mine), not sure wht they are like these days though, but probably worth a look. Cheers Mark __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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