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Crazyman54783
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone know of a place to get a new rear shock that is under 1000. I am okay with the regular shock, around here anyway. Mine just started to leak out the back. I didnt know if i can take it apart or its just trash if it leaks.
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Brinnutz
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Read this thread and contact Zac.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/443094.html?1237249657
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Crazyman54783
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks
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Maxbuell
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This topic comes up more than any I think. I agree 1K for a shock is crazy. I can't beleive there is not a shock that will cross with a Buell that is not less $$$$.
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Kilroy
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 12:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

These shocks operate "backwards" from most bike shocks (except Harley softail shocks) which is why you can't find a cross. They "pull" when your swingarm goes up instead of compress like normal.
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Hurricaneleah
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 01:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have had great luck having Racetech rebuild my stock tuber shocks. I get race support from them and i think they are giving me a decent discount, but it has been around $150.

I would recomend contacting matt wiley at Racetech.

WFO
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Limitedx1
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 02:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

HMMMMM, air ride soft tail shock swap and custom brackets.......
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Crazyman54783
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I contacted racetech and they said around 110 to rebuild the shock!!! Thats great compared to 1000 for a penske. sorry for spelling. I am going to send that out to them the only thing is that it is in CA and im in IN shipping is going to suck.
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Jmkybf
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 03:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can fit it in a large flat rate shipping box. 13.95 for priority mail.
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Bad_karma
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 03:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Check race tech website for the nearest shop (service center). But make sure it is reputable shop.
Joe
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Drewvanracer
Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 10:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My shock is on its way back from Race Tech.
I spent the extra money for the Gold Valve kit. Total price $301.
Will give an update after I put some mileage on it.
Drew
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Crazyman54783
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 04:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks
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Wikid_intent
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 09:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got a rebuilt 14.5in shock and bracket to fit it to my 2000 x1 on ebay for 89.00 including shipping.
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Bhillberg
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

wikid, consider it sold if you can show me where it is

oh, nevermind I read that wrong I thought you were selling one!

(Message edited by bhillberg on March 27, 2009)
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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 09:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No, I think he is saying that he bought one from eBay for $89....
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Wikid_intent
Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 04:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, sorry for not being clear guys. I just bought it last saturday. Also for any new buellers such as myself. The shock mounting bracket for the 14.5in shock is not threaded, so you will need to get longer bolts with nuts.

(Message edited by wikid_intent on March 28, 2009)
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Backnblack
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 06:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"Works" also makes a rear shock for around $850
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Limitedx1
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

^^^^^^^ +1

there is one on ebay everyday for 850 or so...

American Sport Bike also has a few options.....
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