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new shock
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 10:45 am
by Falconihlist
After a discussion with swmbo, I've got the go ahead to get a new shock. The catch is it has to be no more than 400 quid, so do I go with Nitron or Hagon? I know that I could go with a refurbed Ohlins or white spring Sachs, but for the cost of getting a refurb, I might as well get a new one. Any thoughts?
Currently with the Nooj getting the bike cleaned for the first time ever!
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 11:17 am
by Aladinsaneuk
buy a white spring for 50 quid
spend 125 on refurb
spend 100 getting front forks serviced and suspension set up correctly for you
trouser the rest :)
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 11:22 am
by Falconihlist
I've still got the white spring from you, just trying to find someone that will do it at the moment. Forks are fine, only had them done in October, will get them serviced at the end of the year.
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 2:12 pm
by Falconihlist
Further to that then, does anyone know the best place to get whitesprings serviced? There's now two of us wanting to get this done in the Berkshire area.
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 3:22 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
place in scotland is the best place i believe
PhilH had his done there and rated it
I will post up later with a contact for you
(And doing that means even more for the trouser fund....)
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 3:32 pm
by Falconihlist
Cheers troop
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 4:12 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
Call Eddie at ers racing 01383841752
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 10:16 pm
by HowardQ
My first choice would be as Pete suggests, if you go for one of the other two I would probably go for the Nitron. I have a mate who is very happy with his. The only Hagon shocks I have experience of were old twin shocks and the Hagons in those days were good budget options compared with new pukka parts. Hagon's current mono shocks are quite good I believe, but a bit basic.
Strangely I have never seen a write up on one in any bike mag.
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 11:12 pm
by MartDude
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 10:59 am
by snapdragon
Falconihlist wrote:Further to that then, does anyone know the best place to get whitesprings serviced? There's now two of us wanting to get this done in the Berkshire area.
searching for shock related stuff turned up a refurb place near Kingsclere Berks, know of them? I'll look again if it's any use to you
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 11:35 am
by furygan man
http://www.revsracing.co.uk/aboutus.php
I and others have used these so they are used to Sachs/Falco folk. post it to them and they'll post it back or ride up to Brum and they'll fit/set it up for you as part of the deal, two guys run it, friendly blokes
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:09 pm
by mangocrazy
+1 for Revs. Friendly and knowledgeable.
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:17 pm
by back_marker
Spoke to a chirpy Brummie at Revs Racing earlier, rebuild will cost around £100 with VAT and he'll fit a recessed valve as well. Sounds pretty good to me, is that about the going rate?
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:30 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
Yes
Weigh yourself with gear on in case spring needs changing
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:30 pm
by furygan man
back_marker wrote:Spoke to a chirpy Brummie at Revs Racing earlier, rebuild will cost around £100 VAT and he'll fit a recessed valve as well. Sounds pretty good to me, is that about the going rate?
sounds about right, they'll be cheaper and more expensive quotes around but at least you know these guys come recomended. I had the Yellow shock Sachs serviced + replacement spring to match my weight in full gear