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Offline Hush

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How to test your rear shocks
« on: June 14, 2009, 05:46:42 PM »
OK been down to see an old mate who was a Honda apprentice many moons ago and is now head mechanic at the local Suzuki dealers.
I gave him my CB650 rear shock which looks in great nick and he pushed it into the concrete floor just as a bike would depress it.
His verdict "coozed bro it's coozed"!
OK so how do we tell?
If the shock bounces straight back with no hint of a slow return then it is running on the spring only, the hydrolic side of things is knackered...time for a new one.
OK I know many on here knew this already but a lot of Newbies have asked the same question and I thought i would just post it for them.
Result: I'll be emailing Parts'nmore for a set of their $116 rear shocks...happy riding folks. :D
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Re: How to test your rear shocks
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2009, 07:07:47 AM »
Maybe one of the Mods could move this to the tips and tricks section for permanent reference?
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Re: How to test your rear shocks
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2009, 07:46:52 AM »
Go for the Ikons Hush, you won't regret spending the extra money.
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Re: How to test your rear shocks
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2009, 09:18:43 AM »
Thanks, good tip.
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Re: How to test your rear shocks
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2009, 11:10:59 PM »
When I changed to new shocks(also went with the parts-n-more 120'ish range shocks) the ride became so much better.

IMO, for a good ride enhancement, shocks are money well spent.





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Re: How to test your rear shocks
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2009, 03:51:38 AM »
Hey Soos, do those new shocks from Parts'n more have a double clevis at the bottom or a single?
Mine need a double clevis fitting, I don't mind paying $116 for the shocks then $137 shipping but I would like the right shocks for that kind of money. :D
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