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Rear Shocks rebuild
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:51 pm
Author: gordon62
Hi all,
I am in the process of restoring a GS1000, and I was wondering if it possible to completely erbuild the rear shocks, has anyone done this? the shocks are in reasonable condition, still firm, just the usual chrome pitting etc, so I was hoping maybe to strip them and get the parts rechromed and then rebuilt..I"m sure the spring and outer body parts are probably no prob, but what about the middle rod part, can this be done ok, it is fairly good as they only have very few pitts etc, any advice much appriciated...
Andy
here the shocks in question..
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:09 pm
Author: Pigford
I got a pair of those std shox awaiting chome & a re-furb too
If you get any advice/info, let me know coz
we may be able to get discount offering 2 x pairs to be done
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:18 pm
Author: gordon62
sounds good to me
nice GS too..I was looking at the spring compressors for cars, they look abit big, but might be able to modyfy, you can get them for bike, but they cost more
tipical......
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:36 pm
Author: z1bman
pretty sure these shocks are completely sealed. only thing you can remove is the spring + spring adjuster + the top shock mounting.
are these any good to you
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220673352920? ... 644wt_1037
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:00 pm
Author: Pigford
Cheers Z1bman - but I think its more about "originality" than replacement. I'm running my GS with Marzzochi shox at present - Those cheap ones you put a link to are pretty sh*te to be honest - but thanx for taking the time to help
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:11 pm
Author: z1bman
give this guy a call he used to re build shocks for road + moto x when i worked at cradley + have known him 20yrs if they can be re built this guy can do the job
http://www.revsracing.co.uk/aboutus.php
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:23 pm
Author: hanskloss
sorry for copyrights violation but I have some old photos from Z1 shock rebuild from this forum if I remember, as Z1bman says yours are most likely sealed units like on Z1
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:25 pm
Author: skibs
hi guys,met a guy 2 weeks ago who specialise in bike shock restoration & most other things bike resto related.he is doing some zinc & chroming work for me at the mo.knows his stuff.
not sure about posting his details on the net,but will pm them to you guys.
oops! nearly forgot,he"s down here in sunny cornwall.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:24 pm
Author: shaggy
Here Skibs is that a friend of my Rob i know he can restore most shocks
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:12 pm
Author: skibs
thats the man! able to restore most stuff.i think his work speaks for itself.
hopin he"s able to do my clocks in the new yr.
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:36 am
Author: saab9002
To gordon62, I've got a pair of bike spring compressors if you want to borrow them?
Chris (chandlers ford)
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:05 pm
Author: gordon62
saab9002 wrote:To gordon62, I've got a pair of bike spring compressors if you want to borrow them?
Chris (chandlers ford)
Thanks for the offer Saab9002, I just bought a pair of car ones to modify
and I have also got a quote from the above mentioned guy..so I may send them off to him yet..when funds allow
but if I change my mind, I give you a call,
cheers,
Andy
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:05 pm
Author: chrisu
Pigford wrote:Cheers Z1bman - but I think its more about "originality" than replacement. I'm running my GS with Marzzochi shox at present - Those cheap ones you put a link to are pretty sh*te to be honest - but thanx for taking the time to help
I'm pretty sure my GS1000 had air rear shocks.
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:08 pm
Author: Pigford
Your was probably a later one then Chris.
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:08 pm
Author: big green bus
I know a guy who will rebuild your shocks MP me if you are interested