Author Topic: new shocks on ebay, has anyone tried these (Read 2349 times)

aj racer · « **on:** March 20, 2009, 01:41:46 PM »

theres some new shocks on ebay that i was wondering if any one has tried yet. Im not sure but they look a little cheap. They have the clevis for mounting to a CB and look like a performance shock.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gas-Shocks-DOUBLE-SPRING-SILVER-Vmax-Harley-Cafe-Racer_W0QQitemZ130294826398QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item130294826398&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

I hope the link works if not just look up cafe shock and they should pop up. theres actually a couple of dealers with them, one is in france and the other is in the philippines.

Sweep · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:04:10 PM »

I bought them early this week and they are on their way to me. Made in China, which I don't like, at least I'm almost sure but they look quality and the feedback is great on them on ebay. I'll let you know. Someone else here has them installed already, I forget who.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2009, 03:14:07 PM »

For the $$ lets hope they hold up.

aj racer · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2009, 04:50:17 PM »

yah im wondering if they are rebuildable but i would think it would say if they were.

andy750 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2009, 04:53:05 PM »

Search for bert96 he has tried them.

cheers
Andy

mystic_1 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2009, 04:54:11 PM »

Quote from: aj racer on March 20, 2009, 04:50:17 PM

yah im wondering if they are rebuildable but i would think it would say if they were.

Look at this pic, you can see the retaining ring for the endcap of the cylinder. looks like it'd come out with a pin spanner.

mystic_1

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:10:00 PM »

Quote from: mystic_1 on March 20, 2009, 04:54:11 PM

Quote from: aj racer on March 20, 2009, 04:50:17 PM
yah im wondering if they are rebuildable but i would think it would say if they were.

Look at this pic, you can see the retaining ring for the endcap of the cylinder. looks like it'd come out with a pin spanner.

mystic_1

lol but if you take it out will it go back in???

WHALEMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2009, 03:44:49 AM »

Is there no oil at all in them only nitrogen? Where would you get nitrogen to fill with? Dan

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2009, 04:49:54 AM »

I just bought a set of these as well. They look and feel well built and look serviceable as well. Yes they have oil in them, but they also have nitrogen in them which makes them adjustable for both rebound and damping.

Mick

bert96 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:14:09 AM »

Quote from: andy750 on March 20, 2009, 04:53:05 PM

Search for bert96 he has tried them.

cheers
Andy

Yeah,they are on the bike,but the bike is in pieces

So,i don't know if they are good or not!

cafe2be · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:09:50 AM »

I installed a set of them recently Have not ridden on them though. You will need to modify the upper bushing as they dont fit the way they come. Nitrogen can be picked up from refrigeration repair guys. These can also use air, believe its 2bar. Painted mine black.

MJL · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:09:30 AM »

Quote from: WHALEMAN on March 22, 2009, 03:44:49 AM

Is there no oil at all in them only nitrogen? Where would you get nitrogen to fill with? Dan

There are some tire shops that will fill tires with nitrogen (for a fee). I wouldn't use air because of the other things that are also airborne, like moisture.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2009, 11:17:03 AM »

So you have to fill them?!?!?!

And how much are you looking for Nitrogen? $40?

Jeez might as well but a set of progressive and get it over with.

aj racer · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2009, 03:27:35 PM »

no, im sure they come filled, we were just talking rebuilds

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2009, 03:41:32 PM »

Oh.... I was gonna say....

Well if they are already nitro filled it might be alright.

vames · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2010, 01:47:18 PM »

It's been a while. These are still on ebay but still no reviews yet from anybody? They look cool, but do they work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Motorcycle-shocks-BLUE-CB-Vmax-Cafe-Racer-Harley_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b0523172QQitemZ140397130098QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

IHWillys · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2010, 03:21:55 PM »

I recall reading about someone's experience with these. IIRC, the bottom bracket is weak and easily broken, the poster made a replacement. It was mentioned that they are not suitable for bigger bikes such as the V-Max despite it's being in the listing. I don't recall if it was mentioned as to being rebuildable or not. After having read this fairly thorough account I came away with the impression that they are worth the money if one wants cool looking shocks. They are not worth the money if one wants a good performing shock.

Ken

Brown Bomber · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2010, 03:42:57 PM »

Quote from: MJL on March 22, 2009, 08:09:30 AM

Quote from: WHALEMAN on March 22, 2009, 03:44:49 AM
Is there no oil at all in them only nitrogen? Where would you get nitrogen to fill with? Dan
There are some tire shops that will fill tires with nitrogen (for a fee). I wouldn't use air because of the other things that are also airborne, like moisture.

An Air Compressor breathes the same air we breathe, so if you use air, you will get 78% nitrogen anyway. The intake on a compressor usually has a filter, and a moisture separator can be added to a compressor pretty cheap, and easy. Tire shops have a bit of a scam going, selling people "Nitrogen" for their tires. I doubt if 21% oxygen would pose a negative effect on a pair of shocks.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2010, 03:46:11 PM »

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=68516.0

This thread will help

Mick

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