Help a Noob Shock advice

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#31 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:39 pm

JeanLucRidehard wrote:
mangocrazy wrote:The main reason so many people go for Ohlins shocks is that there's a ready supply of them from early RSV Milles, and because of the (comparative) availability of them, prices aren't ridiculous. You'll probably pay around £250-300 for a decent one that's had a recent service, less for one that's had a hard life. You're probably best waiting for one in good nick to show up, as refurbishing one that (for example) has had salt damage is not cheap.

If you were looking to buy a new Ohlins of the same spec from Harris or Kais, they'd cost well north of £800.
I've seen a couple on eBay for around £280, still uncertain on what to do though to be honest....

I'd message the seller(s) and ask when the shock was last serviced...

No-one ever said this was going to be easy or simple. You have to adopt the mindset of the vulture; scan regularly and be ready to swoop at a moment's notice. Just be careful what you're sinking your talons into...

JeanLucRidehard · #32 Post by **JeanLucRidehard** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:46 pm

mangocrazy wrote:
JeanLucRidehard wrote:
mangocrazy wrote:The main reason so many people go for Ohlins shocks is that there's a ready supply of them from early RSV Milles, and because of the (comparative) availability of them, prices aren't ridiculous. You'll probably pay around £250-300 for a decent one that's had a recent service, less for one that's had a hard life. You're probably best waiting for one in good nick to show up, as refurbishing one that (for example) has had salt damage is not cheap.

If you were looking to buy a new Ohlins of the same spec from Harris or Kais, they'd cost well north of £800.
I've seen a couple on eBay for around £280, still uncertain on what to do though to be honest....
I'd message the seller(s) and ask when the shock was last serviced...

No-one ever said this was going to be easy or simple. You have to adopt the mindset of the vulture; scan regularly and be ready to swoop at a moment's notice. Just be careful what you're sinking your talons into...

I'm learning quickly the ways of the vulture, sound advice I'll do that

Cheers

flatlander · #33 Post by **flatlander** » Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:05 am

Ask their weight too as if you weigh 10 stone wet through and a porker or more ample framed personage has had ir set for them ir may negate tge gain

JeanLucRidehard · #34 Post by **JeanLucRidehard** » Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:58 pm

flatlander wrote:Ask their weight too as if you weigh 10 stone wet through and a porker or more ample framed personage has had ir set for them ir may negate tge gain

I'm 5'10' and weigh about 13.5 stone, or I was when I was last on the scales (1983), thanks for the tip I'll Deffo do that