Just put this on my bike

[pilgrim]

One of my first posts here was that I was buying a Betor monoshock. Well it arrived yesterday and here it is suitably installed on my 'N'. Note the colour-matching RED.




So far I've only tripped round locally on it but the rear end bounce has gone and it feels so much more comfortable over rough roads. It's also lost the bouncy wallowing in corners and is certainly confidence boosting. Might get it leaned over a bit further now.

[pilgrim]

Now I have a query!

The original shock had grease seals, collars and bushes. The Betor shock simply slots into position and 'standard' fixing bolts pass through (with the bolt shafts greased up of course). No loose collars, seals or bushes.

I assume the bushes on the standard unit allowed for minor movement at both fixing bolts as the shock merrily springs up and down. But I have tightened the bolts in their brackets and, pressumably, restricted the new shock from movement?
Or does it not matter?

Any input would be greatfully received.

[Flymo]

Hi Pilgrim,

I too Have the Betor shock on my D6, those hollow shafts that go throught the ends on the betor monoshock do in fact turn, they are just a little stiff on a brand new item, so there is nothing to worry about

Flymo

[pilgrim]

Thanks Flymo.

Modern technology no doubt. No comment on the colour co-ordination though....

Cheers. Have a virtual pint on me..........

[CD]

Lots of grease will help, but what a pain having to strip it every time it needs lubricating. At least the access is easier than on the 900.

[pilgrim]

Not worried to take it off the bike from time to time, do that with the exhaust system a couple of times per year.

The shock change-over was very simple, less than an hour which included a good clean around the carbs, check the air box for the white stuff and unstick the sticky stuff which congeals inside the swing-arm etc.

[CD]

Oops a word of warning if its a nylon bush DON'T USE MOLY GREASE. The bush will swell and sieze.
White grease or red brake grase are ok.

[pilgrim]

I've only greased the bolt through the metal sleeve so it's easy to remove another time. I've put nothing around the bush on the outside. I assume you only need to smear said white or red (up my street that, like choosing a bottle of wine!) grease at the top and bottom coupling?

Thanks for the advice CD as it didn't come with any form of technical explanation or even a 'c' spanner! I had to adjust it with a clumsy one intended for a push bike and could only move the loaded collar 30° at a time so it took quite a while to get about half-way up the available thread.

[CD]

I found out the hard way with a speedo drive. It was looking dry so I greased it (as you do).
30 miles down the road the speedo stopped.
Back home, the cable was ok but noticed the little speedo drive was warm. The nylon gear had melted.