Help on rear shock.

[shorty]

Hi all,

I've been informed today( by the mechanic that fitted 2 new tyres), that i require a new rear shock absorber. I have a 1998, 600 S.

He demonstrated to me how the shock wasn't dampening the upward movement of the bike. I do trust the guy, and don't think he's trying to rip me off.

So the questions are

a) any recommendations on the manufacturer of the shock ?

b) where do i get it from ?

c) and what sort of cost am i looking at ?

d) I'm in Nottingham, so can anyone point me in the right direction to have it fitted ?

Many thanks Shorty ( Dave )

[Flymo]

a) depends what your after, Hagon is better than original, Betor on a par with original

b) ebay or various resellers

c) Hagon ~ £250, Betor ~ £150

d) its an easy enough, if tedious job that you could do yourself, you could come over to bestwood and i'll help ya, or you could pay a mechanic but i don't know any sorry.

Flymo

[bobh]

It's definitely MUCH easier on a 600 than a 900!

[General Gman]

Nov 13, 2008 0:06:36 GMT bobh said:

It's definitely MUCH easier on a 600 than a 900!

Dunno about that - to swap a shock on my 900 takes about 5 mins .... but then it *is* a Kawasaki

[shorty]

Flymo............i've sent you an email

[joriff]

I just recently bought a betor, its got adjustable dampning and preload, looks awesome too! go for that mate!

[CD]

Find the shock length between its mounts and its stroke then check ebay. I have a used WP shock on my D900 that was made for an FJ1200. It's now nearly worn out still 100% better than the Divvie shock and its rebuildable.