Blown Rear Shock? = Firefox Racing

[Duall]

Hey guys, just a quick line here for those who are looking for an affordable solution for a rear shock problem.
Mine ('08 GS, no ESP) blew at 35,000 kms and as you know an aftermarket replacement one can be pricey (500 Euros and up)
I found http://firefoxracing.co.uk/ on here, got a hold of them and sent them the blown shock. They rebuilt it and shipped it back to France for 170 Euros all in. A great alternative if you don't want to fork out all that cash for a new one.

P.s. Removal and installation is super easy (less than half an hour) so don't be afraid to tackle it yourself.

Cheers

 

[JJH]

I spoke to Firefox when considering doing up my rt and I found them very helpful. Did not use them bought a new 800 GSA instead so I give a glowing report for the time they spent on the phone explaining the procedure to me. JJH

 

[B4ndit]

I have used them I the past and can highly recommend them.

 

[Lord Snooty]

+1

I used them last year to rebuild my blown ESA shock from my 1300GT.

 

[Flying banana]

Nowt to do with having a suspension unit rebuilt, but I can highly recommend Firefox as a company. Last year, their workshop manager, whose name escapes me, helped me out with replacing an inner tube after i was stranded with a puncture. He was passing and stopped, and very kindly volunteered to open up the workshop and fit a new tube. All in his own time and on a Sunday afternoon. Definately above and beyond, etc, etc.

 

[Bendy toy]

If any shock feels like its performance is going off colour, get it overhauled sooner rather than later. Leaving it too long can cause internal damage and pushes up costs. I waited too long with a Dutch (the good ones) WP and effectively ruined it. After rebuild it was never the same, the old oil had turned to jelly and duffed up the internals.