Shock replace/upgrade

karenvtr · Post by **karenvtr** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:07 pm

Hi guys hope every one is ok and been enjoying all the fantastic weather we have been having !!

Im thinking Wonda is due a new rear shock as the suspension is getting very soft, Chris says the spring is doing all the work ?

Im going to replace it but were on a budget so do I buy a second hand shock or get mine rebuilt ? Chris has had a few done for his bikes at firefox racing in Keightly which is about Â£100.

Iv been asked to post a link to this up http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR1000 ... 5893063b7b Does any one know anything about this make of shocker?

Help please guys !!

MacV2 · Post by **MacV2** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:30 pm

Hi Karen, that is a standard shock by the look of it. It is cheap tho.

The standard rear shock has a very hard spring on it so replacing it with another standard unit & depending on the mileage of the e-bay item it may or may not be any better than the one you have already.

I think you can get these shocks fettled by a shock fettler but go for a weight rated spring whilst having it done. Have a search for suspension specialist on the web, I was looking the other day & there are loads out there, who will re-charge, re-valve & re-spring.

However by the time you've had it spruced up & re-sprung your getting close to the price of a new budget shock.

Loads out there, Maxton, Hagon & Nitron are all worth looking at.

Then you run into the problem of if you've done the rear it will show up the shortcomings in the forks.

You may have to re-think that budget.

Mac

karenvtr · Post by **karenvtr** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:41 pm

Hi, thanks for the reply and info, how do I actually know if the shocker I have now needs replacing ? Its not leaking or anything so how do you actually know ?

agentpineapple · Post by **agentpineapple** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:50 pm

i wouldn't touch that shock with a bargepole, you just don't know its history, i have a old shock knocking around, i wouldn't sell it tho, because its had its life. a budget new shock from hagon is just under Â£300 if i remember rightly, i bought a new one from hagon built to my weight and riding style, it cost me Â£385 and i'm very pleased with it. i don't care that its a budjet item, its loads better than the standard one.
i'm not 100% sure but the standard shock is a sealed unit and cannot be rebuilt.
you can get a good quality new rear spring for Â£100 tho. hyperpro/maxton/k-tec/hagon you can get them matched to your weight which helps no end....
if you want another standard rear shock, go for this, lings have sold a few of these to other forum members and they have all been happy with them...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-VTR1000 ... 3f12a961cd

karenvtr · Post by **karenvtr** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:31 pm

Thanks again for that, Those race shocks would look really good on my bike !!! Unfortunatly I cant afford to spend all that money on poor Wonda so I have put a best offer on your link. Thanks again

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:45 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270896030157#ht_500wt_713
i had one of them and its as new if not new , well worth the money

karenvtr · Post by **karenvtr** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:01 pm

lloydiecbr wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270896030157#ht_500wt_713
i had one of them and its as new if not new , well worth the money

Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it ?

Kev L · Post by **Kev L** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:21 pm

Karen I replaced my standard shock with a Penske over the winter so I have a good condition shock from a 2003 14,000 mile VTR if you need it. Make me an offer on a pm if the E Bay deal doesn't work out.

jono49 · Post by **jono49** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:18 am

karenvtr wrote:
lloydiecbr wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270896030157#ht_500wt_713
i had one of them and its as new if not new , well worth the money
Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it ?

Karen they accepted Â£50 from me.......They are brand new

A good cheap option!

http://www.ixxra.co.uk/v-web/phpBB3/dow ... &mode=view

http://www.ixxra.co.uk/v-web/phpBB3/dow ... &mode=view

http://www.ixxra.co.uk/v-web/phpBB3/dow ... &mode=view

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:44 am

And Â£55 it cost me

Flatline · Post by **Flatline** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:29 pm

demon tweeks are doing a hyperpro combi kit, fork springs and rear spring for about Â£150

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycl ... s-fork-kit

Look at the description

Also on page 151 in the catalogue

Styler4077 · Post by **Styler4077** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:40 pm

I have a new Hagon shock, 50mm shorter than normal setup for an 11 to 12 stone rider. PM me if your interested.
It has never been used still in box with C spanner and Allen keys.

MacKrell17 · Post by **MacKrell17** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:17 pm

If you do want to get the shock checked out or a spring replacement then can't recommend firefox enough. They really know what they're doing. Got a rebuilt / reconditioned ohlins unit from them last year and had the forks revolved and sprung. Best thing I ever did to the bike.
You could try and pick up a secondhand nitro/hagon/ohlins unit that is past it's service and get these guys to sort it fur you.

karenvtr · Post by **karenvtr** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:28 pm

Well first ride out with the new shock and new michelin road pilot 3s ..and the bike handles miles better ..shes booked in for a suspension set up in a few weeks
time ..happy days..thanks for all the info help guys

Kev L · Post by **Kev L** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:10 pm

karenvtr wrote:Well first ride out with the new shock and new michelin road pilot 3s ..and the bike handles miles better ..shes booked in for a suspension set up in a few weeks
time ..happy days..thanks for all the info help guys

Karen, where are you having the suspension set up?

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