Author Topic: Aftermarket Boge shocks (Read 21344 times)

Zane · « **Reply #125 on:** February 11, 2006, 11:18:47 AM »

Quote from: scunny on February 10, 2006, 07:34:46 PM

...... the shocks have been sitting in some s**t kickers locker for nearly 2 weeks at USPS. They only just left the states .........

Well, good luck. I hope you get them soon. With Canada Customs, I find it's always the luck of the draw. Sometimes they nail me for the oldest and least expensive thing, and sometimes they ignore newer stuff. The shocks package came right to my apartment, with no duty. Go figure.

Quote from: Jay B on February 11, 2006, 10:44:18 AM

..... cut out a bit up the side behind the shock. Didn't look like there was any way to just pound it inwards and miss the chain...

Yeah, I tried just beating the guard back with a body hammer. (After removing it from the bike.) I thought I'd have to cut it too (and I probably will still have to) but lo and behold if it doesn't JUST clear. (By about half a mm.) I don't know how the 350 guard is shaped around the stock shocks, but on the 400F it has a very convoluted little section there, where it meshes with the shock. Now mines somewhat more convoluted. And it's also uncomfortably close to the chain as well.

I figure the first time I remove the back wheel (which will be soon, so's I can paint the inside of the rim) I won't be able to re-install the wheel without hitting the shock. We'll see soon enough, I suppose.....

Henry Dorset Case · « **Reply #126 on:** February 26, 2006, 12:37:12 PM »

Well my shocks arrived this morning. Posted from Colorado on January 11th.

Obviously the camel train got diverted somewhere in the desert.

The product looks great, so I am pretty pleased today.

Woo Hoo !!

scunny · « **Reply #127 on:** February 26, 2006, 11:33:14 PM »

Yes, my new shocks were delivered just as I was about to go to work, so now the back end on the bike can start to take shape now. Thanks Tim they look good and your very robust packaging survived weeks on the briney.

nomadwarmachine · « **Reply #128 on:** March 23, 2006, 09:59:41 PM »

Here we go! Just ordered mine from Tim tonight. Will post pix when I get them on!

comcrx · « **Reply #129 on:** March 24, 2006, 04:57:39 AM »

I had my girlfriend order some as part of my birthday present. tim worked with her and they were here in about a week.
if you read this tim, thank you for helping marissa!

andy

mikeb4 · « **Reply #130 on:** March 24, 2006, 05:58:48 AM »

For those looking to do any touch up on the silver painted parts Rustoleum aluminum color paint is a perfect match. Mine needed some clean up on the top eyelet with shelf surface rust spots...... pulled the rubber insert out, cleaned them up, sanded and then painted with a foam brush .. voila' better than new.

Bodi · « **Reply #131 on:** March 24, 2006, 11:46:32 AM »

On the 400F the chainguard definitely interferes, and the chain comes damned close to the adjuster flange as well. An O-ring chain will rub on it at certain preload adjustments I think.

CB750R · « **Reply #132 on:** April 20, 2006, 08:32:35 AM »

My experience with tim has been nothing short of professionalism! The shocks got lost at Canada Customs, and were returned to Tim, he then Air shipped them to me and were here within a week. The shocks were excellently wrapped up, and look great! now if anyone has a spare engine, I'll be able to test ride em...

wardmoto · « **Reply #133 on:** April 20, 2006, 07:06:46 PM »

Ditto, I ordered 2 pair (four total) and only needed two. It happened in such a way that I could have been taken and screwed for the money, but the seller actually brought it to my attention and corrected it. Greg (ohiocafe) I didn't read all these replys, but if you are still looking for pictures, they are on 350F pictures I e mailed you.

78 k550 · « **Reply #134 on:** April 20, 2006, 07:40:52 PM »

Walked in and informed Tim I joined the 750 club. So I need a pair of shocks, and he is setting me up a set tomorrow and will pick them up on Sat. Tim is a great guy and mechanic.

Paul

caferacer550 · « **Reply #135 on:** April 20, 2006, 09:01:53 PM »

Yeah.. me too.
Bought them off Tim on ebay.
The transaction was smooth and the shocks are great.

Get'em while they're there.

vames · « **Reply #136 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:29:48 AM »

anybody know if he's still selling these? i don't see them on ebay...maybe I missed the boat? If not, does anybody have any other good sources for boge or ikons for a 750f?

pwright · « **Reply #137 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:22:28 AM »

He's still selling them... just bought a pair last night for my 350f. Here's the auction #, although he mentions he only has the softest springs left...

Item number: 4632340514

Gordon · « **Reply #138 on:** April 21, 2006, 08:42:08 AM »

I'm a sucker for a good deal! Already have a set on my 750, and I just bought another set for the 550. Good, new shocks for both bikes for less than any other decent brand costs for one pair. And you can't beat his customer service, either.

vames · « **Reply #139 on:** April 21, 2006, 09:42:14 AM »

Like mentioned above, he only has the softer springs left. Anybody have anything to say about these. This will go on a 76 750F that I ride around in New York City, replacing the originals. Can I use these or should I be looking for something stiffer?

petersan · « **Reply #140 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:34:42 AM »

Same question as vames basically - For someone ~ 170 (on a good day) - are these "lighter springs" enough?

cbjunkie · « **Reply #141 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:24:02 PM »

email him. he is very helpful and can answer that question...

bill440cars · « **Reply #142 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:09:11 PM »

I just bought me a set of those shocks myself, this morning. I'm kinda anxious to get them.
Tim is definitely a good person to deal with. I've heard about him for about as long as I have been
a member on this site (just a few months) and it's been nothing but a pleasure to deal with him
and if the need arises, I'll be back.
Later on, Bill

78 k550 · « **Reply #143 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:06:56 PM »

I've known Tim for about the last 10 years.
Gordon,
Does he have shorter ones for the 550. I can ask tomorrow when I go in.

Paul

78 k550 · « **Reply #144 on:** April 22, 2006, 04:59:39 PM »

I just picked mine up today, there nice. I was just curious why there offset on the bottom to the inside a bit and not sitting directly under the shock? I noticed the the other shock the same way. Not sure what the other shock is just has P3114 made in USA PC340 Looks like there are the initails in individual triangles F M L
I thought the 750 shocks where 13 1/4 " and these measure out at 12 3/4" are all others that have bought are they 12 3/4"?

Paul

scunny · « **Reply #145 on:** April 22, 2006, 06:04:01 PM »

my Boge shocks are 12 1/2 in. I imagine the offset is to clear chain issues etc since the spring length is longer than stock, making these babies fatter at the bottom.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #146 on:** April 22, 2006, 06:07:59 PM »

Quote from: scunny on April 22, 2006, 06:04:01 PM

my Boge shocks are 12 1/2 in. I imagine the offset is to clear chain issues etc since the spring length is longer than stock, making these babies fatter at the bottom.

Spot on Scunny.

scunny · « **Reply #147 on:** April 23, 2006, 03:03:39 PM »

Thanks for your agreement Terry, I normally go off half cocked on some technical issues, I find I'm a better drunk than mechanic-cheers

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #148 on:** April 23, 2006, 05:59:32 PM »

Quote from: scunny on April 23, 2006, 03:03:39 PM

Thanks for your agreement Terry, I normally go off half cocked on some technical issues, I find I'm a better drunk than mechanic-cheers

No worries mate, I'm drunk now!

scunny · « **Reply #149 on:** April 23, 2006, 07:05:24 PM »

while we are on the offset topic I wonder if Bodi has his shocks round the wrong way since it interfers with his chain and gaurd(page 10)

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