M600 Rear Shock Collapse - Refurb

[inframike]

Hi,

My mechanic has told me my rear shock has collapsed; Im not sure how i havent noticed :scratch:

He said he has a used part which, when i'm ready (ie have the cash) he will let me have for a couple of hundred plus fitting.

Ive just looked on ebay and there is a company called BROOK SUSPENSION (http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Brook-Suspension-Shop__W0QQ_armrsZ1), based in bradford who specialise in shock absorber refurbishment and repair. They charge £85 plus £10 p+p.

Has anyone used them?
Has anyone had there shocks refurbed?

I dont mind getting my hands dirty and doing my own repairs, in fact i enjoy it (when it goes well) so i'd quite happily do this as it will be about 60% cheaper, meaning i can do it sooner...

Any thoughts/suggestions/experiences appreciated? :hail:

Mike

[Kato]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-MONSTER-M900-SHOCK-SHOCKER-SACHS-breaking_W0QQitemZ380138814197QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item588209faf5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1689|293%3A1| 294%3A50

[inframike]

Cheers Kato,

I assume it will fit????

[Panther]

I've got one from a 620ie (not sure if it will fit)

£38 posted

[slob]

I've got one from a 620ie (not sure if it will fit)

£38 posted


It won't.
also Kato's link shows a shock from a 'non-hoop' Monster (it says 2003, the hoop rear suspension monsters stopped in 2001)

HM Racing in Orpington would be the first place I'd try for suspension rebuilds but they'll be a little more expensive than your eBay guys.

[Kato]

Cheers Kato,

I assume it will fit????


Straight Swap

[Nickj]

I'd take it as a sign from on high that it was time to buy a decent fully adjustable shock

[Half Pint]

i have a M600 shock from a 1997 Monster sitting in the shed. replaced it with a brand new Ohlins unit last year. the bike had 10k on the clock when removed and to be fair i only weigh 7 1/2 st so it's not been under any major stress.

let me know if your interested.

[Dookbob]

Hi,

My mechanic has told me my rear shock has collapsed; Im not sure how i havent noticed :scratch:

He said he has a used part which, when i'm ready (ie have the cash) he will let me have for a couple of hundred plus fitting.

Ive just looked on ebay and there is a company called BROOK SUSPENSION (http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Brook-Suspension-Shop__W0QQ_armrsZ1), based in bradford who specialise in shock absorber refurbishment and repair. They charge £85 plus £10 p+p.

Has anyone used them?
Has anyone had there shocks refurbed?

I dont mind getting my hands dirty and doing my own repairs, in fact i enjoy it (when it goes well) so i'd quite happily do this as it will be about 60% cheaper, meaning i can do it sooner...

Any thoughts/suggestions/experiences appreciated? :hail:

Mike

This guy is NOT your mechanic, you are his customer, and he thinks your`e the goose that might just lay a golden egg for him.

[alreadyinuse]

a couple of hundred is alot for a used one.
I didnt pay a couple of hundred for my Ohlins. it was £250 all in including the £85 rebuild.


you'll probably find that you have a sachs shock which can't be rebuilt anyway.

[Pomp1]

Blimey! two hundred quid for a used shock?:eek::eek::eek: you should name and shame the thief! If your is a hoop suspension monster isn't that difficult.

[slob]

Straight Swap

I didn't think late shocks would fit early monsters and vice-versa, am I wrong?