Sooooo . . . my rear shock - and I quothe - "Rear shock may be blown, leaking oil".

Anyone know of good source for a shock and/or install?

I just found an Ohlins DU046 for sale for $750 but have no idea how to know if a used shock is good . . .

Raggy RELP! 

you can probably have your existing shock rebuilt for a lot less then the ohlins.  And keep in mind, no matter how much money you spend on extra's for your bike, the value wont go up nearly as much as the cost of the items.  Rebuilding your existing shock may be just the ticket.

You can talk to Dave Hodges at GP Suspension, or Barry Wressel at GP Suspension North (Seattle guy).

The stock shock can't be rebuilt - thanks for the suggestion though.

Actually, the Ohlins I'm looking at is expensive than the stock.

I don't know about Dave but Barry - although appearing to be very knowledgaebke and helpful - wasn't very responsive last year when I was working with him on possibly replacing my shock.  Said he had one off a 748 he'd give me for the price of the rebuild and install/set up.  Then after multiple phone calls and emails over 3 weeks without a response I gave up on him.

i'll give Dave a call.  Motostrano has the shock I'm looking at for ~ $100 less than MotoCorsa.  Maybe he can offer a better price.

Damn inconvenient time for this.  I'm gonna have to spend my trip funds - no vacation or me this year.  I'm really gonna be a cranky bear!

time for a new bike. 

I missed the "less" in the Ohlins shock is LESS expensive than the stock.

Anyone got experience replacing Steering Bearings?

Quote from: NEIKOS on March 16, 2009, 06:02:48 PM
Anyone got experience replacing Steering Bearings?

I think Mother did that once. A long time ago.

I've done it on lots of bicycles, not hard.  You will have to take apart a good chunk of the front end.  It's nice if you have the special tool for removing the races from the frame but they can usually be removed with a screwdriver tapping all around the circumference.  install with a mallet or two large washers and a long bolt.  I have two plumbing flanges from installing a motor mount in the Volvo a few weeks ago, you can have them if they fit.  For the Monster you'll need that special tool to torque down the steering tube nut. 

Make sure to put some soft heavy towels over the tank, fender, and anything else you can scratch before you touch anything.  Get the bike well supported and secure before you start.  You'll need to rig something up, can't use a front end stand when you're removing the forks and steering tube.  You don't want to drop a bike with no front end and no frame below the engine.  Ick!  I'm happy to lend a hand if you want it.

Scott

Quote from: krolik on March 16, 2009, 06:46:47 PM
I think Mother did that once. A long time ago.

yep

about 2 years ago

made a huge difference in the bikes handling

super easy

Anyone got any FHE with Hagon shocks?

I can't seem to find a whole lot about them online. 

Quote from: NEIKOS on March 17, 2009, 12:25:24 PM
Anyone got any FHE with Hagon shocks?

I can't seem to find a whole lot about them online. 

I got a giant slinky spring if you want to use it.   

You have a bad memory.

But in your defense, a lot of beer was drank, jenga was won (or lost) and pizza was spilled that day.

Quote from: Mother on March 17, 2009, 01:37:41 AM
yep

about 2 years ago

made a huge difference in the bikes handling

super easy

Quote from: toolfan on March 17, 2009, 04:08:21 PM
You have a bad memory.

But in your defense, a lot of beer was drank, jenga was won (or lost) and pizza was spilled that day.

The steering head bearings were easy

the rest of the day waas a pain in the ass, the main issue was the bearing removal

having to use the morilla influence

but

EDR came through for us though

Anyone got that tool thingy like doohickey to remove the triple whatchamacallit?

Quote from: NEIKOS on March 19, 2009, 06:24:07 AM
Anyone got that tool thingy like doohickey to remove the triple whatchamacallit?

I gots me a lot of tools... as does Mo... what kinda thingy doohicky is it?