Suspension - Rebuilt

[S4Sixty]

Originally posted by BaMBiNo@Jun 7 2004, 11:59 PM

when i did my front and back... i was more thn satisfied!!! but after one track day... i found that my coils in my front forks were soft(s4 common prob. as well)... but for norm riding... u will feel great... after spending more than 1000 bucks on my bike... i still feel.... i made the right move by rebuilding my front and back shocks!

SO what coils are rec to use for front end ??

[James996]

Originally posted by BaMBiNo@Jun 8 2004, 12:06 AM

true.. he maybe in the market for more than 20years...

but i ask u...he has the knowledge but does he have the proper knowhow? teck tai i noe very famous but the reason why i did not go there is because i feel more safe at bike lab coz i can see every move done to my shocks i donno if i can do the same for teck tai... + bike lab oso never so called show off their certs coz i believe that they want customers to go back bcoz of their workmanship and not bcoz of their certs to ease off their minds... personnally i will give them 8/10.. i minus off 2 pts coz of their waiting time.. but waiting is not a waste of time...

p.s i do not work for them...or have anything to do with them but only as a customer basis... do not misunderstand that i m flaming u pls... i am not..just tt i have been there done my shock there.. and till now a happy customer... thats all...

Well,Rebuilting shocks besides proper knowhow,experance do counts too.

He wouldnt be famous if he cant do a proper job.

I did let him rebuilted my front and rear with Rachtech goldvalves a few years back.A job well done,costing me a grand in total.

Like I said,bikelab is a uprising and promising shocks rebuilting shop.Worth a try.

It is gd news for us consumers.

 

:thumb:

 

 

Haha,think only motorworld is trying hard to impress pple of their certs.

 

 

Cheers

[BaMBiNo]

Originally posted by James996@Jun 8 2004, 01:00 AM

Well,Rebuilting shocks besides proper knowhow,experance do counts too.

He wouldnt be famous if he cant do a proper job.

I did let him rebuilted my front and rear with Rachtech goldvalves a few years back.A job well done,costing me a grand in total.

Like I said,bikelab is a uprising and promising shocks rebuilting shop.Worth a try.

It is gd news for us consumers.

 

:thumb:

 

 

Haha,think only motorworld is trying hard to impress pple of their certs.

 

 

Cheers

u mean racetech gold valves?

 

ya lah wad u said oso got sense but a grand for rebuilding? abit on the ex side coz tt time he conquoring the market mah

 

for bike lab i think they focus on penske more... i think its a usa brand.. nowadays i pass by teck tai like bo lang leh... frankly i donno y too~ but bikelab mostly caters for 600 and above... everytime i go all tua gu... see oso abit sianz

[anodise57]

Originally posted by James996@Jun 8 2004, 01:00 AM

 

Haha,think only motorworld is trying hard to impress pple of their certs.

 

 

Cheers

Typical singaporean...... trying to tell peepz they are certifite... BUT Only 1 fella is ... rest norm only.....

[James996]

Originally posted by BaMBiNo@Jun 8 2004, 02:29 AM

u mean racetech gold valves?

 

ya lah wad u said oso got sense but a grand for rebuilding? abit on the ex side coz tt time he conquoring the market mah

 

for bike lab i think they focus on penske more... i think its a usa brand.. nowadays i pass by teck tai like bo lang leh... frankly i donno y too~ but bikelab mostly caters for 600 and above... everytime i go all tua gu... see oso abit sianz

Yup.Rachtech gold valves.Used to be top No.1 item for rebuilting shocks.

Nowadays,some others top brands have or in fact overtaken it.

 

Heard of penske getting more famous in races.Do u kw hw much will a set with piggyback fully adjustable rear shocks cost at bikelab?

 

 

Ya loh,went pass teck tai a few times,looks really bo lang.Heard he abit switch off nw.Maybe earn enough aly.

[S4Sixty]

Originally posted by James996@Jun 8 2004, 04:22 PM

Yup.Rachtech gold valves.Used to be top No.1 item for rebuilting shocks.

Nowadays,some others top brands have or in fact overtaken it.

 

Heard of penske getting more famous in races.Do u kw hw much will a set with piggyback fully adjustable rear shocks cost at bikelab?

 

 

Ya loh,went pass teck tai a few times,looks really bo lang.Heard he abit switch off nw.Maybe earn enough aly.

Why not call them direct for quotes ?

 

BikeLab @ 62910121

 

Cheers !

[stanboy]

Originally posted by BaMBiNo@Jun 7 2004, 11:59 PM

when i did my front and back... i was more thn satisfied!!! but after one track day... i found that my coils in my front forks were soft(s4 common prob. as well)... but for norm riding... u will feel great... after spending more than 1000 bucks on my bike... i still feel.... i made the right move by rebuilding my front and back shocks!

didnt they add in spacers/washers(dunno wat its calld) to increase the preload so dat the coil dun feel so soft?

coz i hvnt the same prob,frnt end too soft,like wanna kiss rd when brake...my rear after rebuildt feels damn gd though...so nw tinkin of doin the frnt...

[stanboy]

Originally posted by BaMBiNo@Jun 8 2004, 02:29 AM

u mean racetech gold valves?

 

ya lah wad u said oso got sense but a grand for rebuilding? abit on the ex side coz tt time he conquoring the market mah

 

for bike lab i think they focus on penske more... i think its a usa brand.. nowadays i pass by teck tai like bo lang leh... frankly i donno y too~ but bikelab mostly caters for 600 and above... everytime i go all tua gu... see oso abit sianz

ya lor...always got BIG COWS there 1...when waitin will look c look c @ the BIG COWS n fantasy!

[Guest fat_nerd]

got my rear suspension done last week. good job done.

rating 7/10

[Guest MinistryofAlex]

do suspension is a better choice to do at bike lab. Seem their skill b4 very good doing shocks

[vtec_blue]

guys.. sori arr.

when u all mentioned bikelab and motorworld? can tell me wher izzit located? search the forum but cannot find leh.

 

will be grateful if can provide tha add and contact..

thanks

[sgbikee80]

my rear suspension is leaking oil liao. dun know what shld

i do! got a few option, do give me some advice...

 

1) call bike lab, quote me $230 to rebuilt for both my rear shocks.

change fork oil, fork seal, add spacers, n charging up of N2

 

2) just change fork seal n top up fork oil. planet quote me $70-80...

 

3) buy a new pair of shock but with no damper. shld be less than $200.

anyone buy new pair of shock b4? how much u pay?

 

 

anyone who try any of these 3 option, do give me ya feedback, cost of damage

n is it worth it?thank you

[S750WP]

Originally posted by lwd80@Jan 4 2005, 08:42 PM

my rear suspension is leaking oil liao. dun know what shld

i do! got a few option, do give me some advice...

 

1) call bike lab, quote me $230 to rebuilt for both my rear shocks.

change fork oil, fork seal, add spacers, n charging up of N2

 

2) just change fork seal n top up fork oil. planet quote me $70-80...

 

3) buy a new pair of shock but with no damper. shld be less than $200.

anyone buy new pair of shock b4? how much u pay?

 

 

anyone who try any of these 3 option, do give me ya feedback, cost of damage

n is it worth it?thank you

Is your rear shock one side leaking, there is a guy selling 1 pc of suspension on yahoo auction and another selling a pair on classified ads.

[sleepingnemo]

Originally posted by lwd80@Jan 4 2005, 08:42 PM

my rear suspension is leaking oil liao. dun know what shld

i do! got a few option, do give me some advice...

 

1) call bike lab, quote me $230 to rebuilt for both my rear shocks.

change fork oil, fork seal, add spacers, n charging up of N2

 

2) just change fork seal n top up fork oil. planet quote me $70-80...

 

3) buy a new pair of shock but with no damper. shld be less than $200.

anyone buy new pair of shock b4? how much u pay?

 

 

anyone who try any of these 3 option, do give me ya feedback, cost of damage

n is it worth it?thank you

number 1 is good but is shock seal not fork oil seal

fren of mine have done it be4 early last yr till now still ok n

claim firm when riding

[raven77]

Originally posted by lwd80@Jan 4 2005, 08:42 PM

my rear suspension is leaking oil liao. dun know what shld

i do! got a few option, do give me some advice...

 

1) call bike lab, quote me $230 to rebuilt for both my rear shocks.

change fork oil, fork seal, add spacers, n charging up of N2

 

2) just change fork seal n top up fork oil. planet quote me $70-80...

 

3) buy a new pair of shock but with no damper. shld be less than $200.

anyone buy new pair of shock b4? how much u pay?

 

 

anyone who try any of these 3 option, do give me ya feedback, cost of damage

n is it worth it?thank you

depend my friend did rebult it once and after half a yrs problem came back , he finally changed a new shock from LAB but without the damper one lah...for $80++.

[sgbikee80]

Originally posted by hellcannon@Jan 5 2005, 06:51 AM

depend my friend did rebult it once and after half a yrs problem came back , he finally changed a new shock from LAB but without the damper one lah...for $80++.

YA FREN rebuilt at bikelab also?

ah boy shock can make it anot??

saw ah biy selling like a smaller damper behind. u know how much?

[sgbikee80]

Originally posted by S750WP@Jan 4 2005, 08:49 PM

Is your rear shock one side leaking, there is a guy selling 1 pc of suspension on yahoo auction and another selling a pair on classified ads.

never see the ads at all. when did u see the ads?

[Guest skyster]

Originally posted by lwd80@Jan 4 2005, 08:42 PM

my rear suspension is leaking oil liao. dun know what shld

i do! got a few option, do give me some advice...

 

1) call bike lab, quote me $230 to rebuilt for both my rear shocks.

change fork oil, fork seal, add spacers, n charging up of N2

 

2) just change fork seal n top up fork oil. planet quote me $70-80...

 

3) buy a new pair of shock but with no damper. shld be less than $200.

anyone buy new pair of shock b4? how much u pay?

 

 

anyone who try any of these 3 option, do give me ya feedback, cost of damage

n is it worth it?thank you

Hi lwd80,

 

I just change my rear shock from LAB. Bought for $%0 with labour charge.

Mine is those normal rear shock which is similar to those in CB250 but bigger size ones.

 

IMHO, those normal rear shock are good enough for CB400 but if wanna compare with SHOWA rear shock than will definately be lots of difference. Using those normal shock when riding over hump at some speed doesn't give me those knock sound or too soft feeling. If you have tried those hump in NTU, you will know lah!

 

FYI, Was informed by a mechanic that those LAB fancy rear shock or pirated showa lookalike rear shock are only suitable for those honda wave or RXZ but no no for S4 due to S4 are heavy at the rear and cost a few hundred dollars. Even someone at LAB claim that "HIS" fancy shock are not suitable for S4 and recommended normal shock to me (Lucky to have this friend). Dun ask me who is that hor.........

 

If you have Vitamin 'M', go for new rear shock as my malay neighbour change it to those VTEC shock for his VersionS which cost quite a lot. Do remember to fixed those high quality shock protection for your bike or else you will regret hor.

 

If you are not into performance or something decent and no nightmare for you and your S4, the normal shock is good enough. You can check with those guys who has change it and i saw quite a number of S4 guys buying it including me lah!

[hachi]

But a S4 with normal shocks looks like S*** and even more ah peh.

But if ur rear sus stems are not damaged is good for rebuilt if it is damaged no amount of rebuilt will solve the problems as oil will be always leaking.

Just get those normal shocks and keep ur old shocks just in case future owners need it....

[Guest skyster]

Originally posted by hachi@Jan 6 2005, 08:19 PM

But a S4 with normal shocks looks like S*** and even more ah peh.

But if ur rear sus stems are not damaged is good for rebuilt if it is damaged no amount of rebuilt will solve the problems as oil will be always leaking.

Just get those normal shocks and keep ur old shocks just in case future owners need it....

Hmmm.....how S*** also S4 mah! Some more prevent theft leh

 

lwd80,

ya forget to mention that it will look a bit Ah pek lor.

If looks is not a main concern than go for normal shock lor, if you have more $$$, go get a new one lor.

 

Just my 0.000002 cent worth,

Rebuilt doesn't mean 100% good hor, read in forum that some rebuilt not more than a year also problem and this happen to a friend of mine so it is a risk of spending a few hundred buck lor.

[lindavw]

If r u planning to buy normal aftermarket shocks count me in cos my shocks rebuilt once now leaking oso... but mec says still can tahan for 6 months la.... kekeke

Actually Stock shock can be rebuilt but not advisable by my mechanic...

My Mec says Showa Shocks are BATA... Buy And Throw Away

[sgbikee80]

Originally posted by lindavw@Jan 7 2005, 04:03 PM

If r u planning to buy normal aftermarket shocks count me in cos my shocks rebuilt once now leaking oso... but mec says still can tahan for 6 months la.... kekeke

Actually Stock shock can be rebuilt but not advisable by my mechanic...

My Mec says Showa Shocks are BATA... Buy And Throw Away

when did u rebuilt ya shocks?

at bikelab?

[hachi]

I guess most of us rebuilt from bikelab. I also did that so far no problem for mi.

[stanboy]

Originally posted by hachi@Jan 7 2005, 06:41 PM

I guess most of us rebuilt from bikelab. I also did that so far no problem for mi.

mine seems 2 start leakin abit...nt sure gotta monitor carefully nw...been 9 mths nia after rebuilt...

[S4Sixty]

Originally posted by stanboy@Jan 8 2005, 12:31 AM

mine seems 2 start leakin abit...nt sure gotta monitor carefully nw...been 9 mths nia after rebuilt...

Guess u guys bring this up to Bikelab's duo.

No point pointing fingers here and there......

 

Many reasons why the seals can get busted again.

And will continue to get busted if not remedied.

 

Most commonly will be the shaft is scratched by flying debris or something.

This will cause uneveness on the shaft which in turn will puncture the seal and thus causing leaks.

 

Secondly, the shaft could have been bent due to a fall or accident.

To the naked eye, it may seem straight. Get proper tools to measure the fault. U might be surprised.

 

Thirdly, the use of chemicals to wash the bike ie industrial degreasers could deterioate the seals.

 

Cheers!