my Zephyr 550 surprised me this morning - while saddling up to work saw that large oil spot in the garage below the left shock absorber.
Thought of getting these ones https://www.louis.be/artikel/yss-schokd ... r=10046203 while finding the time to refurbish the old ones (I keep all my original parts).
Can anyone advice on this? Thanks
shock absorber replacements
shock absorber replacements
fleet: Zephyr 550 B2, GT550, ER-5 Twister
Re: shock absorber replacements
I found some nice information and photos here:
https://www.gazzz-garage.com/2016/06/30 ... ck-part-1/
thought it could be useful for the Zephyrs
I'm also attaching a picture of my shock leak - I guess my riding style is too hard for my old Zephyr (or I'm too heavy )
https://www.gazzz-garage.com/2016/06/30 ... ck-part-1/
thought it could be useful for the Zephyrs
I'm also attaching a picture of my shock leak - I guess my riding style is too hard for my old Zephyr (or I'm too heavy )
fleet: Zephyr 550 B2, GT550, ER-5 Twister
Re: shock absorber replacements
No advice I'm afraid, but I have a feeling my rear shocks are going to need attention too soon.
I actually really quite like the style of the original shocks so I'm debating servicing them like Gazz garage did, but I know I'll just end up replacing them.
Is it constantly leaking now for you?
I actually really quite like the style of the original shocks so I'm debating servicing them like Gazz garage did, but I know I'll just end up replacing them.
Is it constantly leaking now for you?
Re: shock absorber replacements
yes. I made two tests: 1st did a tour around then back to garage and the next morning the pool; 2nd clean up and left it for a day - same story.
Got the YSS shocks this week will replace then refurbish the originals.
Got the YSS shocks this week will replace then refurbish the originals.
fleet: Zephyr 550 B2, GT550, ER-5 Twister
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Re: shock absorber replacements
Please post your experience with refurbishing them. We have Gazzz Garage’s great tutorial, but attempting some of it myself I felt like maybe there was some information left out.
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Re: shock absorber replacements
I had my 750 shocks refurbished by Brook suspension. Pleased with the result. Back end feels planted & rides the bumps well.
It wasn't particularly cheap, but an option if you don't fancy doing it yourself.
http://www.brooksuspension.co.uk
They also sell YSS.
It wasn't particularly cheap, but an option if you don't fancy doing it yourself.
http://www.brooksuspension.co.uk
They also sell YSS.