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Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 5:35 pm
by KwakKwak
I've had a qoute from Maxton for respringing and reshiming the standard rear shock £180, has anyone had this done, just wondering if it makes a good enough improvement over buying a new shock £400 up, or if you're a flukey bugger and have a touch on the scratchcards £700 up.
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:24 am
by cargo
Give Clarence Bell a call..............................
http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/pro-l ... 49292.html
Top guy............he IS the local suspension man
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:15 pm
by KwakKwak
cargo wrote:Give Clarence Bell a call..............................Top guy............he IS the local suspension man
Like you say, what a nice chappie, as always
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:11 pm
by KwakKwak
I'm about to order the shock, Mr Kawasaki sets the bike up for a 68kg rider, which I reckon is me, i weigh myself, hmmmmmm,
seems my jacket and helmet must weigh 9kg
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:33 pm
by CaNsA
Hold on a sec.
My nitron 3-way is supposedly set for 12st, me+all my gear, and it is still too hard.
I have a 400lb spring on there, it was sent with a 425lb and i got it swapped out (30quid).
I'll be getting the spring swapped out again soon.
Just a bit of info for ya.
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:45 pm
by KwakKwak
I will be ordering a Wilbers through Cargo's mate, he will advise on the weight thing, the spring not me, but i see what you mean, fookin annoying if I change to another pogo stick, swapped out to??????? I,ll bear this in mind, 12 stone, the perfect athletes.
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:56 pm
by CaNsA
KwakKwak wrote:I will be ordering a Wilbers through Cargo's mate,
Cargo aint got mates.... just people who put up with him
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:12 pm
by KwakKwak
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:20 pm
by KwakKwak
Some porn for't lads n lasses, it's all oily, lovely
OHLINS.JPG
Will be in Clarence's safe hands soon, ta for the contact cargo.
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:10 pm
by KwakKwak
Just collected from Clarence, they're as brand spank now, H linkage looks like it came straight from the Mr Kawasaki, although I've now decided to stick with my L linkage following info from RMKD
and discussing with Clarence, reckon it will suit this shock best, spring errs on the soft side.
Once again thanks to Cargo for knowing all the good guys, and some rather aggressive superb roads on the way
OHLINS CL.JPG
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:59 pm
by KwakKwak
Removing the swing arm was a hoot, WD, rotate, whack, WD, rotate, whack, etc.
Most bearings and sleeves etc are good, so if I can work out where to get any parts I need I'm laughing.
Cleaning and greasing time, moly not WD
then the good bit.
swing rem.JPG
Bolt holding the brake hose clamp bloody sheered off
swing arm.JPG
Screws on the hugger are stuck solid, always the silly things.
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:25 pm
by KwakKwak
ohlins in.JPG
ZXR400 rear spends evening in new found state of understanding static sag and ability to deal with bumps.
Feels worlds better just sitting on it, next few days will tell all, if the rain stays away
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:10 pm
by Mori Man
Love the Ohlins on mine - world of difference
Should refresh it this year though and get the line changed over to the other side and mount reservoir where it should be
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:19 am
by KwakKwak
Mori Man wrote:Love the Ohlins on mine - world of difference
Should refresh it this year though and get the line changed over to the other side and mount reservoir where it should be
Took longer to place the reservoir than fit the shock, wanted it over the zorst but fouled on the brake switch, better on the left really though, easy adjustments
MM if you come across a lovely bracket for the Ohlins res, don't keep it a secret
, I've had some nice s/s brackets made for other areas of the bike, bloody expensive for one offs though.
Re: Maxton rear shock rebuild
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:16 pm
by KwakKwak
First Ohlins ride today, 'kin 'ell, difference is just extraordinary, rear end feels so sorted I actively looked for bumps, could not trouble it.
That old loose rear wheel feeling is a distant memory.
Next winter front forks will be sorted, they're fine as standard, but now with the rear being so utterly lovely, do feel a tad wandery.
Although in fairness my fit a Shido eat cake mantra may be adding to this, lemon cake is just too good