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Cheap shock upgrade
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:16 am
by The Mad Hatter
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APRILIA-RSV1000-M ... 1e64b042b4
Seems like a cheap option. Sure they fit someone may correct me.
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:38 am
by FlyingKiwi
You'll need the Dogbone and Tri angles with that one (although someone is bound to point out that it has been fitted without them
)
The White one is a straight fit.
FK
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:13 pm
by D-Rider
Good price ... but, yes, linkages needed.
If I were after one I'd be tempted to grab it and then keep an eye out for the linkages.
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:48 pm
by Samray
It's from a breaker ... he may have them too.
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:40 pm
by The Mad Hatter
D-Rider wrote:Good price ... but, yes, linkages needed.
If I were after one I'd be tempted to grab it and then keep an eye out for the linkages.
Thought that myself if anyone was after one.
Dont need it myself now I have fitted the Gen II swing arm and shock.
er me and a few others
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:20 pm
by flatlander
so off to bed but thtanks will look tomorrow and bug y'all for the rest of the list when the americans go
its all yellow
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:17 pm
by flatlander
Ok bought that one so what next ? I have asked them for the linkages and dogbone now where do I store them in the garage and stare at them or the sensible questions count too
ps
can't ruddy stand coldplay
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:51 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
you arrange to borrow an abba stand and a torque spanner - or pop round some ones and get it sorted
i think I fitted PhilH's new shock and linkages in around 35 minutes....
well I have been promised the links
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:03 am
by flatlander
and the dogbone and a willing volunteer is obviously next on my list
I am resisting obvious puns about Abba and stands
Re: well I have been promised the links
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:26 am
by D-Rider
flatlander wrote:and the dogbone and a willing volunteer is obviously next on my list
I am resisting obvious puns about Abba and stands
An Ulti-Pro stand will also be a good choice for this job
Re: well I have been promised the links
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:01 pm
by HowardQ
D-Rider wrote:flatlander wrote:and the dogbone and a willing volunteer is obviously next on my list
I am resisting obvious puns about Abba and stands
An Ulti-Pro stand will also be a good choice for this job
As long as you know somebody who has one, because sadly, they do not make them any more.
which brings me to an obvious question
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:02 pm
by flatlander
well maybe not obvious but reading other threads I gather that paddock stands may be an issue with the wheel spacer on the front is this correct or should virtually any set work ? thanks
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:29 pm
by D-Rider
To change the shock you need a stand that lifts from the swingarm pivot - not the end of the swingarm.
Failing that you will need to improvise to support the bike in a way that leaves the swingarm free
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:00 pm
by The Mad Hatter
I did mine using a paddock stand and then its a very slight lift to put the pegs on to axel stands then very carefully remove the paddock stand.
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:17 pm
by D-Rider
The Mad Hatter wrote:I did mine using a paddock stand and then its a very slight lift to put the pegs on to axel stands then very carefully remove the paddock stand.
But the pegs are spring loaded ..... don't they just fold up ?
