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wyscbp
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Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 6
Shock absorber
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March 03, 2017, 17:05:49 »
Hi, I have a 2006 DL1000 and the shock absorber needs replacing for the MOT, its the rebound part of the shock that's faulty, can a shock be repaired..??? if not what shock should I put in as an original cost over £1000 plus fitting... :( Cheers
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hookie
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1789
Bike: DL1000 K8, '85 Honda XBR500 race bike, '86 XBR road bike, '51 Sunbeam S8
Location: Central France
Re: Shock absorber
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March 03, 2017, 19:42:17 »
There are several companies that can rebuild your original shock. Google it you'll find them. This company has been around for several years and have a good reputation.
http://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/
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Asmith61
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Joined: Sep 2015
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Bike: 2011 B-King 1300 , 2023 Harley Nightster 975
Location: Essex
Re: Shock absorber
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March 03, 2017, 19:45:18 »
Hi I personally wouldn't bother reworking the standard shock, what I have done with mine and also my 1200 bandit is I bought a shock from hagon shocks they are excellent you will get a peplacement for around £350-£400 give them a ring you won't be disappointed good luck
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mr_diver
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Re: Shock absorber
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March 03, 2017, 19:50:42 »
Yep Hagon.
Or Nitron which are a bit more trick.
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user650
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Bike: DL650A M3 in fast white (Gen 3), DL650A M2 in fast white (Gen 3)
Location: York , North Yorkshire
Re: Shock absorber
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March 03, 2017, 19:59:20 »
Check fleabay some replacements on there from around £300
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-DL1000-V-STROM-REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-NITROGEN-GAS-2-YEAR-WARRANTY-/121991677968?fits=UKM_Make%3ASuzuki&hash=item1c67454810:g:qfMAAOSwS7hW~8Qr
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Moo
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Re: Shock absorber
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March 03, 2017, 22:46:38 »
The shock on my DL650 Wee recently went, lost all its oil and went pogo.
Bought a nearly new Hagon shock for a DL1000 off eBay for £160. Just received it today and it looks brilliant! Absolutely pristine
Brooks will re-gas it etc.. for £120 or a replacement hagon is £299.99 for one without the remote dampening module.
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plumber02
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 236
Bike: DL1000-K8 wr450f
Location: cork ireland
Re: Shock absorber
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March 04, 2017, 11:10:50 »
if you're really into you riding a intend on keeping it for 3 years or more I'd go for a custom for your weight and riding style I bought a wilbers manual preload here for E500 what a difference
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Asmith61
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Bike: 2011 B-King 1300 , 2023 Harley Nightster 975
Location: Essex
Re: Shock absorber
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March 04, 2017, 18:08:16 »
What I didn't say earlier was when I bought my hagon shocks I had them made to my weight for no extra cost, I also brought progressive front springs and heavier gauge oil which made a huge difference to both bikes, I did the v-strom when I bought it new 10 years ago and the bandit 17 years ago and both shocks are as good today as when I fitted them, I can not rate the blokes a hagon shocks highly enough.
Good luck with what ever shock you decide to buy
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sv1000
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Bike: DL650 L5, GS550
Location: Cramlington
Re: Shock absorber
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March 04, 2017, 18:24:14 »
fitted a Nitron to my 2015 glee soon after getting the bike. its the best money you will ever spend, vastly supperier to the standard shock.
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