Rt12 rear shock

[JJH]

I'm looking for something to replace my old and tired rear shock that is well worn out and spring is shot too. I'm 17 stone and my daughter is about the same so something with a good range of preload would be good. My bike is a 06 non ESA servo abs with about 55,000 miles on it. I was reciently offered €3750 against a new one. Ha ha not on your life. But it's very disappointing to have a 'premium' brand only to find any other bike would be worth more. JJH

 

[litelfun]

I'm looking for something to replace my old and tired rear shock that is well worn out and spring is shot too. I'm 17 stone and my daughter is about the same so something with a good range of preload would be good. My bike is a 06 non ESA servo abs with about 55,000 miles on it. I was reciently offered €3750 against a new one. Ha ha not on your life. But it's very disappointing to have a 'premium' brand only to find any other bike would be worth more. JJH

Hallo ,
ok this might intrest you its a good price
http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-R1200RT-...09998?pt=DE_Motorradteile&hash=item1e750264ae

 

[JJH]

Wow thanks for that response obviously very good quality and price. But out of my league. If I bought that I would next of all have to replace the front one and where would it end? If I was considering that kind of money I'd rather put it towards a new bike. Funny how you can persuade yourself that it would work out cheaper. JJH

 

[litelfun]

Wow thanks for that response obviously very good quality and price. But out of my league. If I bought that I would next of all have to replace the front one and where would it end? If I was considering that kind of money I'd rather put it towards a new bike. Funny how you can persuade yourself that it would work out cheaper. JJH

I had Ohlins front and back on my r1150 GS and it was a joy really I used to top up 600km a day but the bicke its self was just to heavy but once you have a bicke with Ohlins its hard to find any uther compormis

 

[Cortina]

Take it out and have it rebuilt... circa £100 ... fit a heavier spring if you think it's necessary ? £50 / £80 approx ?

Job done !

 

[JJH]

Take it out and have it rebuilt... circa £100 ... fit a heavier spring if you think it's necessary ? £50 / £80 approx ?

Job done !

Who repairs those shocks and replaces springs ? I can't find anyone. JJH

 

[Cortina]

Who repairs those shocks and replaces springs ? I can't find anyone. JJH

I got mine done by (I think) Firefox racing ... have had mentions on this forum. I stripped it myself (easy with a press and a bit of thought ... DON'T go at it blind ..... or if that type of thing is unfamiliar to you.) They will be used to doing it for people.
Springs I saw from memory from moto(r) works ... purple ones ... I just got mine powder coated yellow , cause I was happy enough with the rating

 

[frank1200]

mototech in dublin are able to rebuild most shocks at a good price,in dublin so well worth a try

 

[JJH]

mototech in dublin are able to rebuild most shocks at a good price,in dublin so well worth a try

Not any more nobody does them now I feel a new bike coming on JJH

 

[Cortina]

Not any more nobody does them now I feel a new bike coming on JJH

Well , as of 10 mins ago ... Firefox racing in Keighley (West Yorkshire) - Tel 01535 606200 ... were. I can tell there is a big effort being made to resolve this one .... cough !!!

 

[Wobs]

Who repairs those shocks and replaces springs ? I can't find anyone. JJH

Brook suspension in Bradford.
http://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/sh...service.html?gclid=CPvbveTwjroCFU3LtAodnDsAZw

The service we offer is simple, you send us your shock absorber, we refurbish it to the very highest standard, then send it back to you.

The service includes the following...

• Disassembly of shock absorber.
• Inspection of all parts for wear or damage.
• Polish piston rod.
• Strip piston assemblies, clean and flatten pistons.
• Replace oil seals, inspect dust seals and bushes and replace if necessary.
• Rebuild shock absorber with high quality oil.
• Charge with nitrogen.

 

[JJH]

Brook suspension in Bradford.
http://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/sh...service.html?gclid=CPvbveTwjroCFU3LtAodnDsAZw

The service we offer is simple, you send us your shock absorber, we refurbish it to the very highest standard, then send it back to you.

The service includes the following...

• Disassembly of shock absorber.
• Inspection of all parts for wear or damage.
• Polish piston rod.
• Strip piston assemblies, clean and flatten pistons.
• Replace oil seals, inspect dust seals and bushes and replace if necessary.
• Rebuild shock absorber with high quality oil.
• Charge with nitrogen.

Thanks for all that JJH

 

[JJH]

Thanks for all that JJH

Just to thank everyone who took the trouble to reply with much helpfull info the guy in dublin stopped doing them about 2 years ago and the other leads will b followed up. Again thanks JJH

 

[JJH]

Just to thank everyone who took the trouble to reply with much helpfull info the guy in dublin stopped doing them about 2 years ago and the other leads will b followed up. Again thanks JJH

Ok I spoke to dave in brook suspension cannot do the rt shock nor has a replacement JJH

 

[JJH]

Well , as of 10 mins ago ... Firefox racing in Keighley (West Yorkshire) - Tel 01535 606200 ... were. I can tell there is a big effort being made to resolve this one .... cough !!!

Thanks Cortina spoke to Firefox today eureka they do them thanks for your help. Anyone got an old shock they could lend me while I send mine to Firefox ? JJH

 

[JJH]

Having weighed up all the options and priced up parts and such I quite easily convinced myself and her indoors that the best thing was to replace bike. I now have a f800 GSA x demo lovely. Thanks to Firefox for the time on the phone talking me tro the various options and if I was going to keep the rt I would have dealt with them. JJH