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

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...

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

Originally Posted by aoleks

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...

Can you find me one please..?

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

Originally Posted by figaro

Can you find me one please..?

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.

by servicing , what are the serviceable parts?

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...

oh so you can change the oil on rear shock?

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