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Post by McF on May 11, 2009 22:40:04 GMT 1
There have been several topics recently discussed about failing rear shockers. The original Showa parts fitted to our beloved aNTys are not user repairable and require specialist tools and knowledge to overhaul. I finally found the source that can do this and spoke with them today.
Clarke's Motorcycles in Eaglescliffe (near Stockton on Tees) can arrange this with an Ohlins trained technician. I called them on 01642 784595
They asked me to remove the shocker and take it in to them. They pass it on to the Tech who strips (the shocker you perv ;D) and gives a report on condition, work required and likely cost. After agreeing with the cost, he cracks on and does the work and returns in exchange for payment.
Typical costs are £80 for a straightforward strip, reseal, re oil and gas, reassemble.
If a new gas rod is required, the bill could be in the region of £120
Typical turnaround is 4-5 working days, which I thought was pretty quick.
I wish I had asked about mail order, and didn't ask if there was a cost involved in preparing the report and price.
Clarkes were very helpful, so if anyone has any questions, give them a call.
Grateful for news if anyone has alternative sources, or experience of getting this work done.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on May 12, 2009 21:02:54 GMT 1
Interesting I think its about £270 for a new set of Ohlins. So £120 for good as new sounds good.
Have to say in my post adjustment state I think I will stick with my old one for now.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on May 27, 2009 12:49:50 GMT 1
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sheekbiker
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Post by sheekbiker on May 27, 2009 17:18:29 GMT 1
Hi All, Mate of mine used Clarkes just the other week and was very pleased with the results both in price and service. Mick.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on May 28, 2009 8:47:20 GMT 1
Do you have any contact details please Sheek or a web address we could add here for future ref? Cheers
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Post by McF on May 28, 2009 22:14:21 GMT 1
I'm guessing that Sheekbiker's comment is reference my earlier post concerning Clarke's motorbikes in Eaglescliffe, their number is 01642 784595, no website that I'm aware of.
Assume you only saw Sheek's post as part of the "most recent 15".
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Post by sheekbiker on May 28, 2009 23:31:41 GMT 1
Sorry all I got the name wrong my mate used David Brook, this is a copy of the e-mail he got back to his query on a VFR shock. £100 can't be bad. Mick
From: "David Brook" <david@brooksuspension.co.uk>" Hi, we can Refurb the shock for £100, please post to Brook Suspension, 13 Roundhill Close, Clayton Heights, Bradford, BD13 1HG
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Post by McF on May 29, 2009 6:59:40 GMT 1
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Post by richieb on Jun 16, 2009 0:16:26 GMT 1
When I bought N (my N reg NTV), It felt like it had a rod instead of a shock, really hard on the rear compared to P (my P reg NTV). Turned out the prelaod was turned up high, I reset it to standard and left it at that because it felt the same as P.
I’ve never really played around with shock/fork setups on my previous bikes but my route to my new place of work has been doing my back in, how do the councils get away with such nuts roads.
Due to this I turned the preload up one and a half turns which was a lot better but a little firm. Decided to turn it back down half a turn which was OK but now a little soft so thought if I turn the damping up it may be just right. Before I got the chance to do it I took my brother (who is not, lets say a skinny person) home on the back and going round a corner the shock bottomed quite hard in a dip in the road. On checking it found there is evidence of oil leaking and checking the damping adjuster found it was screwed right in. BUGGER!
Looks like I need to get it fixed or replaced? Just looked on David Silver spares, 52400MZ6731, £583+VAT, 3 week delivery and in short supply for a new one.
Thank you people for already finding places to get them fixed, will have to get in contact.
Must go and check P and M (my M reg one) now.
Richard B
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Post by McF on Jun 16, 2009 7:27:33 GMT 1
I took my brother (who is not, lets say a skinny person) ;D Salad dodger and fan of the pie? That's shocking news about your shocker. A good refurbishment isn't going to be cheap, but 100 beer vouchers is a lot better than 670 of them (inc VAT) for a new one. Will you be able to cope with aNTy off the road while the shocker is away? Please do keep us notified of your news, especially if you use one of the above, or indeed, someone different. There are a lot of forum members who are probably thinking they need to get their shocker sorted, so some personal recommendation is going to be very useful.
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Post by Stevey on Jun 16, 2009 19:19:56 GMT 1
i do have a ntv 650 shocker in the shed that i inteded to keep for myself just in case but as thats a minor possibility if you want make me an offer for it as its no use to me at this moment in time. there isnt any signs of oil leakages or damage and if you want i can get a few piccies of it
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