Suspension - Rebuilt

[stanboy]

Originally posted by S4Sixty@Jan 8 2005, 02:44 AM

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!

no lar...nt pointin fingers here...guess itz juz dat mi bikey old liaoz lor...cant xpect tings 2 b like new...mi rectifier juz busted yesterday...spent $170 on rect,batt n towin...

[S4Sixty]

Originally posted by stanboy@Jan 8 2005, 01:07 PM

no lar...nt pointin fingers here...guess itz juz dat mi bikey old liaoz lor...cant xpect tings 2 b like new...mi rectifier juz busted yesterday...spent $170 on rect,batt n towin...

Not say u point lah !

Even old doesn't mean not good condition right ?

Just that older must take more care.

 

why u tow for ?

Waste money...cuz still can start the bike mah !

At least can ride until the bikeshop to get the frier replaced.

No need to waste tow money.

 

Cheers !

[lindavw]

rebuilt ard yr plus??? but less than 1.5yr la... from far like still good la but when near u can see oil leaking already.

Ya at BikeLab.

[stanboy]

Originally posted by S4Sixty@Jan 8 2005, 04:17 PM

Not say u point lah !

Even old doesn't mean not good condition right ?

Just that older must take more care.

 

why u tow for ?

Waste money...cuz still can start the bike mah !

At least can ride until the bikeshop to get the frier replaced.

No need to waste tow money.

 

Cheers !

totally cant start liaoz...then dun dare push start as scared drop the bike then worse stil...hahhaha...

as 4 the shocks i agree wif u...old means gotta take xtra care...so i gonna monitor hw bad is it leakin...

[sianz]

HI guy need to check with you all did anyone of you have done any servicing to the rear suspension by bikelab huh ? any comment on that ? any side effect causing i am going to do that just need some feedback on that lor ? pls help :sweat:

[sianz]

really no one can advice huh

[smokin]

did it before. well worth the money. make the suspension harder and add spacers. handling improve a lot after rebuilding.

[sianz]

well you did it for the front fork or rear suspension ??????

[smokin]

Originally posted by sianz@May 9 2005, 09:05 PM

well you did it for the front fork or rear suspension ??????

rear.

and take note, ii'm a heavy weight therefore i need harder suspension to take my weight.

[NoobVtec2]

But i heard 1 of the guy that did before from forum and he said its useless.. within 2 weeks suspension spoilt again. You can do a search on it, i'm sure you can find that thread.

 

And pls keep us inform if you gonna try it, coz my 2nd hand suspension gonna gone case soon.. thanks to Jb zzz Will need your feedback..if don

t mind pls pm me. Thanks

[kazuhiko]

ya i have heard that there is people complaining about leaking after rebuilt...

 

the best method is to buy a new pair but one thing is that is expensive...

[-tRuSt-]

for mi so far so good... i did it around march... suspension is harder... he top up gas for mi...clean up the shocks...etc... over all not bad!

[hachi]

My suggestion if ur shock are in good condition now, better sell ur shock and get a bitubo with damping adjustment.

[il4]

Originally posted by kazuhiko@May 10 2005, 01:20 AM

ya i have heard that there is people complaining about leaking after rebuilt...

 

the best method is to buy a new pair but one thing is that is expensive...

The only logical reason why it leak after a rebuild probably due to a "nicked" stanchion on the rear shock.

 

In local context...your chrome rod been scratched.

 

I'm quite sure this kinda situation have been communicated to the owner....and its up to the owner to decide if they should juz go ahead with the rebuild without anything done to the damage "chrome rod".

 

when this kinda decision have been final......its like rolling dice...if ya lucky...it didnt leak, it lady luck aint on ya side....it starts leaking before you know it.....

 

so guys...be fair with your comments....hiding certain truth in what you have to say about certain shops reflects on you as a person.

[hachi]

Ya bikelab did warn before rebuilt and for previous Ver S lucky no problem.

That y I suggest, if ur sus is good now but getting old, sell it and get a new one.

[Sn3ll]

but what is the point of getting a better rear suspension but being aim by people who want to steal , i can invest on ohlin suspension but after i fix it people will start to aim than plan than lost . correct me if i am wrong

[smokin]

Originally posted by Sn3ll@May 10 2005, 08:21 PM

but what is the point of getting a better rear suspension but being aim by people who want to steal , i can invest on ohlin suspension but after i fix it people will start to aim than plan than lost . correct me if i am wrong

ride and handling will definately be better thus a safer bike. you are not wrong about the thefts , precautions and measures are all u can make to deter the theft..

[Sn3ll]

Originally posted by il4@May 10 2005, 12:32 PM

The only logical reason why it leak after a rebuild probably due to a "nicked" stanchion on the rear shock.

 

In local context...your chrome rod been scratched.

 

I'm quite sure this kinda situation have been communicated to the owner....and its up to the owner to decide if they should juz go ahead with the rebuild without anything done to the damage "chrome rod".

 

when this kinda decision have been final......its like rolling dice...if ya lucky...it didnt leak, it lady luck aint on ya side....it starts leaking before you know it.....

 

so guys...be fair with your comments....hiding certain truth in what you have to say about certain shops reflects on you as a person.

but so far joshua has not told me about this .is there really such incident ?

[sianz]

i think i need to ask joshua again regqrding this matter but meanwhile i think i will only do my front fork suspension first than slowly decide to get the rear suspension done . thank all of you guy for the precious feedback on this topic

[Manzz]

Originally posted by hachi@May 10 2005, 12:11 PM

My suggestion if ur shock are in good condition now, better sell ur shock and get a bitubo with damping adjustment.

How much and where can get the bitubo suspension and how better is it than the showa?

[sianz]

Originally posted by BoyanPower@May 11 2005, 01:35 AM

How much and where can get the bitubo suspension and how better is it than the showa?

ya me should also ask around for this brand of suspension . does it cost ? how much it roughly cost ???????????

[William Tan]

Originally posted by Sn3ll@May 10 2005, 08:21 PM

but what is the point of getting a better rear suspension but being aim by people who want to steal , i can invest on ohlin suspension but after i fix it people will start to aim than plan than lost . correct me if i am wrong

Showa also gets stolen.

 

Best is change to Progressive shocks. Looks like a normal spring suspension but actually with adjustable air damping. Cost around USD230 inclusive shipping.

 

Those thief seems to only know how to see the those suspension with the oil damping catridge. To them, only those are the expensive ones. How many of y'll notice those rxz and rxk suspension kena stolen? They look so normal, plain and cheap.

 

Check out this site.

[Xiaozhu]

Originally posted by il4@May 10 2005, 12:32 PM

The only logical reason why it leak after a rebuild probably due to a "nicked" stanchion on the rear shock.

 

In local context...your chrome rod been scratched.

 

I'm quite sure this kinda situation have been communicated to the owner....and its up to the owner to decide if they should juz go ahead with the rebuild without anything done to the damage "chrome rod".

 

when this kinda decision have been final......its like rolling dice...if ya lucky...it didnt leak, it lady luck aint on ya side....it starts leaking before you know it.....

 

so guys...be fair with your comments....hiding certain truth in what you have to say about certain shops reflects on you as a person.

After stripping evthg and telling me dat I'm still gonna be charged for the whole amount?

Who wouldn't go ahead den? Who would pay $200+ for just dismantling and assembling?

Well, datz my case..

 

My advise is, if your shocks r leaking too long w/o your knowledge, most probably your rod is scratched, thus rebuilting it seems senseless.

[il4]

Originally posted by Xiaozhu@May 12 2005, 05:37 PM

After stripping evthg and telling me dat I'm still gonna be charged for the whole amount?

Who wouldn't go ahead den? Who would pay $200+ for just dismantling and assembling?

Well, datz my case..

 

My advise is, if your shocks r leaking too long w/o your knowledge, most probably your rod is scratched, thus rebuilting it seems senseless.

I'm not pointing my fingers at your, merely stating example.

 

Now that you have present one of the reason why ppl go ahead with the repair dispite that the shock is not in good health.....

 

 

I reckon its only fair to say that the shocks leak several months after rebuild due to the fact that the "chrome rod" was nicked and nothing can be done to it unless you get it replace.

 

Coz by omitting this fact, it serve a different kinda impression that its job not well done....

[smokin]

Originally posted by William Tan@May 12 2005, 08:47 AM

Showa also gets stolen.

 

Best is change to Progressive shocks. Looks like a normal spring suspension but actually with adjustable air damping. Cost around USD230 inclusive shipping.

 

Those thief seems to only know how to see the those suspension with the oil damping catridge. To them, only those are the expensive ones. How many of y'll notice those rxz and rxk suspension kena stolen? They look so normal, plain and cheap.

 

Check out this site.

ah, now everyone knows what to steal. hehe