Showa Suspensions...

[Hilminho]

Hey guys, juz installed a pair of showa suspension on my bike. A friend told me dat the showas are a bit too soft. There's no sign of oil leakages on the showas but when i sat on my bike with a pillion, it went down quite a lot. Juz to noe, are showas supposed to be super hard? And should i sent it for service or rebuild? Normally how much does the service costs? Btw the showas are second hand.....

[KeraKing]

is ur shock adjustable?

[Hilminho]

is ur shock adjustable?

 

Yup...it is...

[fx110]

from S4?

 

only have pre-load adjustable

[KeraKing]

yes, try adjusting the pre load,

 

this is to set the "sag"

sag refer to the suspension travel achieved when the motorcycle is laden with rider(s),

 

try turning it so the spring be more compressed.

[Hilminho]

ok thks.... will try it out...

[0401897D]

borrow ur thread bro.

 

guys just asking..if u all buy 2nd hand suspension of any kind..how do u actually check that it is in good condition?...i.e. still can "bounce"..b4 even fixing to ur bike

[Hilminho]

The only way to check if the suspension is still in good condition is when u fix it on a bike and test it. See how hard or soft is it. You can also see if got leakage or not. Dont just see the feature is good or not. Looks can be deceiving....

[Demon]

guys just asking..if u all buy 2nd hand suspension of any kind..how do u actually check that it is in good condition?...i.e. still can "bounce"..b4 even fixing to ur bike

 

Any suspension system will bounce as long as there is a spring. What differentiate a good and great suspension is it's dampening ability. Without dampening, it's like a pogo stick

 

[spboiboi87]

hi dude Showa Suspensions got fix on RVF? n how much

[stwb1981]

Also check the ailgnment of the shocks, see got any off ailgnment a not ...

leaking is a firm must check...

 

With regards to rebuilt showa....

try Republic Motor ....

find the chief mech Ah Boon....

 

Cheers!!!

[0401897D]

The only way to check if the suspension is still in good condition is when u fix it on a bike and test it. See how hard or soft is it. You can also see if got leakage or not. Dont just see the feature is good or not. Looks can be deceiving....

 

thanks bro...

[fx110]

hi dude Showa Suspensions got fix on RVF? n how much

 

stock already Showa

 

saw many times your bike at cck/yewtee area, the pink/purple color NC29~

[FrdAuZ]

Dont waste money rebuilt ur showa. Get other new and better suspension.

[maxtro]

The only way to check if the suspension is still in good condition is when u fix it on a bike and test it. See how hard or soft is it. You can also see if got leakage or not. Dont just see the feature is good or not. Looks can be deceiving....

 

Thanks for the tips, nice

[mild_slevin]

when we travel along a bumpy road, we should feel nothing or slight UP and DOWN motion? Cause I'm been wondering did my shocks dampen those "bumps" effectively?

[Guapo]

Also check the ailgnment of the shocks, see got any off ailgnment a not ...

 

Wah ur eyes can see if alignment out or not ha ??

Ur eyes so power meh ??

[esmond10]

Sorry can i ask how to check the suspension whether it is hard or soft and if i want to check whether there is leakage , i check for any oil leakages? Actually i just change my tyres and after i found that when i had a pillion behind, it get to sank lower den before, i'm worry that there is problem with my suspension or the bike shop mech accidently adjust the suspension.

[mimi_spyder]

mine got leaking... how much 2 repair?

[Hilminho]

mine got leaking... how much 2 repair?

 

Around $200

[mimi_spyder]

wow... foget it already... hehe. thanx

[lince83]

Yup...it is...

 

yah i saw the catalogue station tat

[Billemans]

Also look on the outside of the shocks, is the chrome layer on the rod still intact? No scratches? Very important cuz will tear up seal.

[vtec88]

got OHlin and SHOWA Red Spring a pair each to let go.

 

Interested PM me