1 Anyone recognise this aftermarket shock? Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:49 am
floyd
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Anyone seen one of these before?
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Cheers Rick you legend you!RicK G wrote:Progressive suspension are a US company the shocks are a medium price medium performance but the postage times and delivery have been VERY ordinary the last few years.
Dont know if you can rebuild but there are lots around that are better like the RAM SHOX http://www.realmengineering.com/page15.html
Rather harsh. I thought they were reasonable mid-range sort of shock. What are you basing your comment on? Cost of a new shock, the price to refurbish the existing one? And comparison to what? I'm willing to believe there are better. But does the OP feel like spending to replace it?duck wrote:JMHO: Throw it away or recycle the metal. Not worth rebuilding.
My sentiments exactly....jjefferies wrote:Rather harsh. I thought they were reasonable mid-range sort of shock. What are you basing your comment on? Cost of a new shock, the price to refurbish the existing one? And comparison to what? I'm willing to believe there are better. But does the OP feel like spending to replace it?duck wrote:JMHO: Throw it away or recycle the metal. Not worth rebuilding.
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Don't know about Oz. And I would definitely go that direction if prices are in the same vicinity. But I vaguely remember that several years ago, one of our club members, who worked or had worked for Progressive in their shop, describing their system. And I'm sure prices have gone in the usual direction (UP) but I'm guessing under USD $200 to have one refurbished. But I'd e-mail them and ask and then balance prices and uncertainties about shipping out of country.floyd_of_oz wrote:What would be a ball park figure to have a shock like this rebuilt in one of Oz's capital cities?
Also, would you get a decent shock for around $400? Or is that unrealistic. What are some brands people recommend for a middle of the road shock?
Hey Robin the WP shock was on my bike when I bough it, with the WP manual and receipts . there's no way I would've paid that much for a shock but I'm glad I've got it. The ride we did through the tablelands with my wife on the back is just proof of how good that shock is , I had to keep reminding myself that Kay was on the back, even in the greasy conditions at the top of the Gibraltar range I didn't back off as the bike just handles well . Its not just the adjustment these shocks have , it's that the adjustments work really well giving you much better rebound and less wallowing in corners. It builds confidence even two up.RobinW wrote:I heard the rear shocky on Smithy's bike cost $3500 new
JR_K100RS wrote:Thanks Smithy , sorry about the thread hijack , I'll shut up now
JR
is that a silver RS?...then you are special ...
Chassis number | 0019026 |
Vehicle code | 0503 |
Series | K589 |
Model | K 100 RS 83 (0502 ( 0503 ) |
Body type | K 100 RS 83 (0502 |
Catalog model | ECE |
Production date | 1984 / 07 |
Engine | 0513) |
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