[Discussion] ~ Suspension Related Issue

[Rafpires]

Get Bitubo shocks. You wont regret it. You can definitely corner with ease, trust me. But with the proper settings

[chlim]

guys,i sellin my fully adjustable Ohlins HO145 shock for 1.2k....can also consider swap...if interested can PM to me.

 

some info.

 

- Ohlins rear shocks with installation: $xxxx (HO142 - black)

- Ohlins rear shocks with installation: $2074(HO145 - yellow)

[FrdAuZ]

ive been using YSS almost a month, satisfied with it, so far corner no problem.. can adjust preload all... but wana noe the price range of the following..

 

btw YSS can service also...

 

Bitubo

 

Ohlins

 

 

anyone can provide with exact price?

[rossifumi_46]

ive been using YSS almost a month, satisfied with it, so far corner no problem.. can adjust preload all... but wana noe the price range of the following..

 

btw YSS can service also...

 

Hi there, I'm intending to change my stock Showa to YSS absorbers on my spec2. I was quoted $385 from my regular bikeshop so do you think is a good price? How much you paid for your YSS absorbers? Thanks.

[chawanmushi]

wow ohlins and yss discussions here ah... hehe.

 

btw im also wanting to let go my bitubo shocks. looking at trading with spec III and abv stock showas in red colour only. top up amount to be discussed upon meet up. alternatively, can view my thread in the garage sales. =)

[MrHui]

Any bros change rear suspension springs to the bike lap $240 ones?? can feeel any different for those who chnge it? http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204734

[aRcHeR]

ive been using YSS almost a month, satisfied with it, so far corner no problem.. can adjust preload all... but wana noe the price range of the following..

 

btw YSS can service also...

 

Bitubo

 

Ohlins

 

 

anyone can provide with exact price?

 

any shock also can be serviced.. the issue is whether is it worth to service anot..

[khaiddin17]

anyone selling their stock suspensions? pls pm me. thanks...

[Infernalwar]

May I know YSS how much and where to geddit?

[MrHui]

Bros, Anybody rebuilt/service their suspension before? Can it last?

[isureforget]

When i press my brakes when slowing down constantly. the whole handle will start to jerk and hv a sound that is like hitting sth. issit that my fork oil leak or any other possible reasons?

[Infernalwar]

Bros, Anybody rebuilt/service their suspension before? Can it last?

 

Yeah, $240 I think at bikelab. But ppl say showa shocks not meant to be serviced cus those who serviced, few months later leak again. They say get YSS cus its servicable. This info is from ppl... So dun flame me:sian:

 

 

When i press my brakes when slowing down constantly. the whole handle will start to jerk and hv a sound that is like hitting sth. issit that my fork oil leak or any other possible reasons?

 

It could be your wheel bearing or steering cone...

[Infernalwar]

May I know YSS how much and where to geddit?

 

Anyone?

[TwoWheelsOnly]

newbie question :

is the rear canister attached to the springs adjustable ?

how long (mileage) can the stock shock last?

 

Thanks

[Reddevil76]

newbie question :

is the rear canister attached to the springs adjustable ?

how long (mileage) can the stock shock last?

 

Thanks

 

edited. pls refer to later post.

[Reddevil76]

newbie question :

is the rear canister attached to the springs adjustable ?

how long (mileage) can the stock shock last?

 

Thanks

 

The rear canister holds nitrogen. The specified amt of nitrogen (usually in bars) is not meant to be adjusted. The gas is there to pressurised the shock oil, so that when the piston moves, and oil is displaced from one side to another, the risk of cavitation is reduced.

 

If you see a knob there, then usually that is a compression damping adjuster. It is not linked to the gas but to the oil passage inside (if you are referring to the OEM showa on a CB400, there is no knobs)

 

Ohlins recommends a 30,000km service interval for road use for their shocks. For OEM, maybe even shorter intervals due to lower quality oil and materials.

[TwoWheelsOnly]

thanks for the reply.

i am looking at a rebuilt and the cost seems to range from 200+ to 300+ while the higher cost claims to use "better" or OEM parts.

 

is there really a difference ?

 

thanks again

[FrdAuZ]

Guys guys.. Dont waste money and rebuilt ur showa.. It will leak within few mths, i read countless times bout that. The thing is that showa doesnt have the necesarry function to rebuilt. If YSS which im using, there are bolts, hole and screws to dismantle it properly and rebuilt unlike showa.

[aRcHeR]

a complete rebuild will include the following:

 

dismantle + cleaning + inspection for wear and tears on shims, piston/shaft.

new OE seals and o-rings

a fresh dose of suspension fluid accustomed to your riding style and weight

nitrogen gas if applicable

and of course, TLC to your shock.

 

the concept of opening up a shock and putting it back is simple, but whether the tech really knows what is what, is totally another thing.

 

cheers!

[Infernalwar]

Guys guys.. Dont waste money and rebuilt ur showa.. It will leak within few mths, i read countless times bout that. The thing is that showa doesnt have the necesarry function to rebuilt. If YSS which im using, there are bolts, hole and screws to dismantle it properly and rebuilt unlike showa.

 

But if bo pian they still reAlly wanna service, then i suggest gor Bikelab. Thats the best place to go.

[FrdAuZ]

Yup, that place is popular for " servicing" showa..

[Ah Pek]

Guys guys.. Dont waste money and rebuilt ur showa.. It will leak within few mths, i read countless times bout that. The thing is that showa doesnt have the necesarry function to rebuilt. If YSS which im using, there are bolts, hole and screws to dismantle it properly and rebuilt unlike showa.

 

HUH!?...."The thing is that showa doesnt have the necesarry function to rebuilt."

 

I had done mine almost 10 yrs ago and still going strong...and countless ppl I had recommended to the same place.

 

The problem with ppl is that they go for the cheapest cost..example if A shop (the specialist) offers $260..B shop offer $200 and C shop offers $180..naturally he will let C shop do it...but not knowing that C shop is just a mototiam and will send it to A shop to do it. What do you think?..A shop will do a $260 job for it?..he probably does a $150 job and kopi money of $30 for C shop.

 

My advise is never to go for any mototiam to do and especially they tell you they need ur shocks for a a few days. The job direct from the specialist while u wait is only less then an hour unless you are on que.

[FrdAuZ]

So ah pek bikelab is the place of servicing showa? Which can last for 10yrs? I got a version s showa for give away. Rebuild now and use,i give 1 year, i see got leak Not.

 

Anyone ups for it?

[Ah Pek]

So ah pek bikelab is the place of servicing showa? Which can last for 10yrs? I got a version s showa for give away. Rebuild now and use,i give 1 year, i see got leak Not.

 

Anyone ups for it?

 

Wah..give away..gave me leh! I heard a lot about butlab but never patronised them lah. Go to Teck Thye..name is David..#12 Bradell road. Best time to go is exactly 1 pm...watch him do if you want...$240 (Baikelab $260) for a pair total rebuild (new damper rubber, suspension fluid, nitrogen gas..etc) with addition 0.5cm light steel ring spacer on spring (something bikelab don't provide) for better rebound rate. Go..tell him I send you.

 

He rebuild most brand (depending on parts availablity) but well known for SHOWA.

 

To all who read this..I'm not affiliated to Teck Thye in anyway..this is what I know best and strongly recommend!

[FrdAuZ]

Ok ahpek, can they rebuild yss too? Any number to call?