My local MOT guy has recorded an advisory about my OS rear shock misting slightly. I struggle to see any discharge, just a few specks of road grime under the base of the bellows, but he is insistent that the shock is on it's way. Unfortunately, when I tried to discuss this with him, with the pannier removed for proper access, he takes it as an affront to his integrity, I guess he normally likes to avoid facing the customer, & tells me to either lodge a formal complaint or go elsewhere, then storms off in a huff. OK, the answer is obvious, but this local bike shop is mighty convenient, a mile from home & somewhere I have used for over 30 years without an stupidities or BS. Whilst this shouldn't need to become a significant dilemma, I think we all know that once an advisory marker has been set, future testers seem to follow, unless they can be persuaded visually that a part has been changed out.
Be that as it may, the old bus has Showa air assisted rear shocks which I know many riders change out on the touring bikes. So it occurs to me that someone out there may have a good set of shocks laying around in the garage. Mine are Showa 54565-97C - 12.75'' IIRC on the standard chassis. I see talk of replacing the seal with a Honda Goldwing part, but that seems like a faff I can do without. Most eBay offerings look either a tad tired, damaged or expensive after duty/VAT.
This is far from urgent, but ideas & experiences would be welcome.
Be that as it may, the old bus has Showa air assisted rear shocks which I know many riders change out on the touring bikes. So it occurs to me that someone out there may have a good set of shocks laying around in the garage. Mine are Showa 54565-97C - 12.75'' IIRC on the standard chassis. I see talk of replacing the seal with a Honda Goldwing part, but that seems like a faff I can do without. Most eBay offerings look either a tad tired, damaged or expensive after duty/VAT.
This is far from urgent, but ideas & experiences would be welcome.
