Technoflex

[Jason M]

Anyone give the details of the people best suited to overhall a rear shock and the likely financial damage given that it needs a new spring cos the plastic is coming off the old one Might as well get it done when the rear of the bike is in pieces.

Jason

[Ade B]

Got quoted about £85 + postage to get the R6 rear Ohlins overhauled by an outfit I found in MCN - can't remember who they were but they were based up north and one of about 3 suspension bods in the classifieds. They do non ohlins stuff as well as they were supposed to call me back to confirm whether they could overhaul the S standard shock....

As usual, havn't followed it up yet (R6 languishing under cover in yard...)

Ade

[PBBoxer]

Jason
Try UK Suspensions in Keighley West Yorks
The guy who runs it (Andy) is superb.
Give him a call mate.

[adamski49]

Or you could try http://www.mctechnics.co.uk/ as they supplied the shock when it was new. You need to speak to Darren.

Adam

[Jason M]

Chears fellas - I'll ring round and see what gives

[crucial]

Hi Jason, just had my rear Technoflex rebuilt by ABE

http://www.allbikeengineering.co.uk/index.html

It's £100 for the rebuild, but mine needed a new damper rod (scored) which they machined for an extra £50. They were asking something like £80 for a new spring, some of the paint is flaking off mine but I didn't bother at that price. They will re-powdercoat the original, but I didn't have time.

Paul.

[adamski49]

Paul

That must be a fixed price for any shock then because they quoted me exactly the same for a Showa unit - I'm a bit dubious about the rod though, makes you wonder if they just say that to wring another £50 out of the customer... cynical, moi?

Adam

[Jason M]

I've rung MC so far. They say £65 (including VAT) for the refirb, plus £53 for a new spring which doesn't sound too bad, until they find something NASTY I'm sure. I might wait for the spring and just let it continue as it is through the winter (but get a shock shield) cos if they're throwing down a load of salt for this Siberian winter I may as wall not get a new shiny shock gummed up eh

Chears

[crucial]

Adam, the rod was def. scored as I have it here in my hand. The reason for the rebuild was the oil had spewed out.............mind you it had done approx 40k miles. I needed it in a hurry and they didn't let me down, had it done in a day.

[adamski49]

Adam, the rod was def. scored as I have it here in my hand. The reason for the rebuild was the oil had spewed out.............mind you it had done approx 40k miles. I needed it in a hurry and they didn't let me down, had it done in a day.

Fair enough, I'll turn the cynicism down a notch

[nab 301]

. I might wait for the spring and just let it continue as it is through the winter (but get a shock shield) cos if they're throwing down a load of salt for this Siberian winter I may as wall not get a new shiny shock gummed up eh

Chears

Just do the MZ thing, cut up an old inner tube and slide it over the shock, works wonders if you don't mind the slagging

[Jason M]

Just do the MZ thing, cut up an old inner tube and slide it over the shock, works wonders if you don't mind the slagging

Good idea - I'll do that, and the black will go with my colur scheme a treat

[boxerpan]

Just do the MZ thing, cut up an old inner tube and slide it over the shock, works wonders if you don't mind the slagging

Good idea - I'll do that, and the black will go with my colur scheme a treat

They suggest a sock or something similar over on the Pelican. None of mine are breathable, are they using a better quality material for their feet over the other side of the pond ?

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Lloyd
Seal skinz dear chap.Not cheap at £30 a pair mind ya!
After all you are what you wear on your feet.....Or is that,you are what you eat?...............................
You could use a cock sock like the chilli peppers did.
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