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Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - Fuzzy - 11-03-13
Came across this on ebay this evening. Looks neat and its rare to find refurbed shocks for sale so thought I'd share. Looks like it's been painted/powdercoated too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHOCK-FOR-YAMAHA-FAZER-FZS600-S-/200905130323?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2ec6e10153
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - CharlieDee - 14-03-13
and if you want to try something different... do the fazer thou shock conversion!! :think
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - Exupnut - 14-03-13
too much bucks imo
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - Gnasher - 15-03-13
They were crap when new so there still be crap refurbed and I use that word with caution, these shocks are NOT designed to be rebuilt anything done will be a dodge.
You can pick up a White Power (WP) for a little over £100 at the low end up to £160 top end they can be totally ie you will get as good as new once rebuilt. Not only that you can customise them to suit your weight and riding style for a bit more you can get an Ohlin's but in my opinion your paying for the name and there not any better then WP.
Of course there are many others all will be better than standard.
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - CharlieDee - 15-03-13
(15-03-13, 10:45 AM)Gnasher link Wrote: They were crap when new so there still be crap refurbed and I use that word with caution, these shocks are NOT designed to be rebuilt anything done will be a dodge.
You can pick up a White Power (WP) for a little over £100 at the low end up to £160 top end they can be totally ie you will get as good as new once rebuilt. Not only that you can customise them to suit your weight and riding style for a bit more you can get an Ohlin's but in my opinion your paying for the name and there not any better then WP.
Of course there are many others all will be better than standard.
Totally agree with the above!!
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - Fuzzy - 15-03-13
(15-03-13, 10:45 AM)Gnasher link Wrote: They were crap when new so there still be crap refurbed and I use that word with caution, these shocks are NOT designed to be rebuilt anything done will be a dodge.Don't agree with you there.
You can pick up a White Power (WP) for a little over £100 at the low end up to £160 top end they can be totally ie you will get as good as new once rebuilt. Not only that you can customise them to suit your weight and riding style for a bit more you can get an Ohlin's but in my opinion your paying for the name and there not any better then WP.
Of course there are many others all will be better than standard.
You're right that an aftermarket shock is likely a lot better than the oem shock. Trouble is most high quality aftermarket shocks start at over £300. The basic Ohlins is almost £500. 2nd hand units seem only to appear once in a blue moon. If you can share where you can find WP shocks for the Fazer (new or used) for between £100 & £160 that'd be great... and a revelation to me to be honest.
There are some that go for less (e.g. Betor, YSS, Hagon) but these units are usually more basic and still cost £200 +. For somebody who doesn't want to shell out that amount of dosh, a refurb is not a bad option.
As for the OEM shock being crap brand new I'm not sure, for a lot people who are in the right weight bracket I reckon it'd be pretty decent. A refurbed shock combined with new fork springs & service and maybe new linkage bearings if they're shot, you're likely to notice a big difference.
In my mind there is nothing dodge with refurbishing FZS600 shocks. Lots of reputable companies can do it and it's easy to do - and a standard refurb should involve pretty much everthing a refurb of a WP would involve. New oil, gas, seals and if necessary a new rod. If spring rate's an issue, last time I checked Falcon did some springs that seemed suitable for under £30.
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - bozboz - 15-03-13
(15-03-13, 10:45 AM)Gnasher link Wrote: They were crap when new so there still be crap refurbed and I use that word with caution, these shocks are NOT designed to be rebuilt anything done will be a dodge.Yeah please do tell where I can get a £100-£160 WP shock -Ive been bouncing along on a mattress bike since my shock pissed all its dampening oil out! As Exupnut can verify my bike is a bitch to handle!
You can pick up a White Power (WP) for a little over £100 at the low end up to £160 top end they can be totally ie you will get as good as new once rebuilt. Not only that you can customise them to suit your weight and riding style for a bit more you can get an Ohlin's but in my opinion your paying for the name and there not any better then WP.
Of course there are many others all will be better than standard.
My short list all in the £300+ range are:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS600-Fazer-Nitron-Sport-Shock-98-03-/170950278910?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27cd6e3efe
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hyperpro-Sport-Rear-Shock-Absorber-Yamaha-FZS-600-Fazer-98-03-/181092880449?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2a29fa1041
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wilbers-EcoLine-540-Shock-fits-YAMAHA-FZS600-Fazer-RJ02-98-03-/400436379768?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5d3bde4078
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - Fazbaz - 15-03-13
£80 odd quid will get you a refurbed shock with a powder coated spring and oil and gassed to your requirements... why would you buy that one ?
Baz
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - Gnasher - 16-03-13
(15-03-13, 09:43 PM)bozboz link Wrote: Yeah please do tell where I can get a £100-£160 WP shock -Ive been bouncing along on a mattress bike since my shock pissed all its dampening oil out! As Exupnut can verify my bike is a bitch to handle!
My short list all in the £300+ range are:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS600-Fazer-Nitron-Sport-Shock-98-03-/170950278910?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27cd6e3efe
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hyperpro-Sport-Rear-Shock-Absorber-Yamaha-FZS-600-Fazer-98-03-/181092880449?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2a29fa1041
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wilbers-EcoLine-540-Shock-fits-YAMAHA-FZS600-Fazer-RJ02-98-03-/400436379768?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5d3bde4078
Your be hard pushed to find them on EBay, as with most stuff on there its dealers/businesses and the stuff goes for silly money often you can buy it cheaper in a shop! :eek
Look in the many bike forums selling sections you will be amazed I'm not saying there two a penny but they are there, find out the model No you require as one shock will fit many bikes. I picked up a £1100 Ohlin's for my Gixxer last year for £300 it was a year old done less than 2k.
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - CharlieDee - 17-03-13
(15-03-13, 11:33 PM)Fazbaz link Wrote: £80 odd quid will get you a refurbed shock with a powder coated spring and oil and gassed to your requirements... why would you buy that one ?
Baz
Faz please post on here, who, where & contact details for the above... as this seems extremely cheap!! and there will be plenty of Foccors on here that will appreciate the contact details!! :lol
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - Fazbaz - 18-03-13
Will do soon.... Just need to speak to the bloke who did mine so I can give accurate details
Baz
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - CharlieDee - 18-03-13
(18-03-13, 12:14 AM)Fazbaz link Wrote: Will do soon.... Just need to speak to the bloke who did mine so I can give accurate details
Baz
Sweet!! As I am one of those foccors who next winter will want their shock rebuilt and im thinking of getting the spring powder coated white just to be different. and if I can get it done at one place for under £100... happy days!!
Re: Heads up: Refurbed shock on Ebay - Fazbaz - 27-03-13
His number is 078 083 30202.... Hans will sort you out no worries.
Baz