Anyone reccomend a purveyor of services a la fixy and service my buggered (and empty of any damping fluid whatsoever) Texhnoflex shockers?
And.... on the front shock, there is a rubber gaiter/washer/plug both above and below the top mounting through the frame. This rubber washer is say 4-5 cm accross. A standard BMW front shock has a nice big flat mateing surface with this washer. The Technoflex one I have does NOT have such a big mateing surface - more of a 19mm bolt sized surface - and hence puts more pressure on the washer and in the case of mine, mashes it to a pulp and destroys it. Does anyone know whether the technoflex shocks should come with a special bespoke washer for the front?
Ta
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Jason,
It might be worth giving MC Technics in Stowmarket a call.
I had the same issue with the washer for the front shock absorber and ended up having to source one since it did not come with the shock.
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Paul
It might be worth giving MC Technics in Stowmarket a call.
I had the same issue with the washer for the front shock absorber and ended up having to source one since it did not come with the shock.
Cheers,
Paul
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Cheers Boys - I'll give them a call.bigblackfalco wrote:Ditto MC techincs. Darren is the man to speak to.
Can't you find a large thicker washer Jason? Or get something machined for flumpence!
Bailey.
Mr B - re the Big F'Off washer - I did in fact find a 50mm washer with a 10mm hole in B&Q, and it is currently spreading the load over aformentioned mullered rubber washer. The only thing is - I think the force of the top of the technoflex shock will bend the washer as it still only has a small contact area - I could put a few of them together but then I'd end up raising the front

I presume the correct accompanying washer/rubber has a mold to fit the top of the shock.
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