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Cheap shock upgrade

#1 Post by The Mad Hatter » Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:16 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APRILIA-RSV1000-M ... 1e64b042b4

Seems like a cheap option. Sure they fit someone may correct me.
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#2 Post by FlyingKiwi » Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:38 am

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 :smt014 )

The White one is a straight fit.
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#3 Post by D-Rider » Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:13 pm

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.
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#4 Post by Samray » Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:48 pm

It's from a breaker ... he may have them too.
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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#5 Post by The Mad Hatter » Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:40 pm

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.
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er me and a few others

#6 Post by flatlander » Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:20 pm

so off to bed but thtanks will look tomorrow and bug y'all for the rest of the list when the americans go
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its all yellow

#7 Post by flatlander » Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:17 pm

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 :smt005

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#8 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:51 pm

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....


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...

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well I have been promised the links

#9 Post by flatlander » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:03 am

and the dogbone and a willing volunteer is obviously next on my list

I am resisting obvious puns about Abba and stands
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Re: well I have been promised the links

#10 Post by D-Rider » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:26 am

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
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Re: well I have been promised the links

#11 Post by HowardQ » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:01 pm

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.
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which brings me to an obvious question

#12 Post by flatlander » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:02 pm

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
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#13 Post by D-Rider » Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:29 pm

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
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#14 Post by The Mad Hatter » Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:00 pm

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.
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#15 Post by D-Rider » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:17 pm

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 ?

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