rear shock rebuild

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moto440 · #1 Post by **moto440** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:09 am

i need a price and a time guess to rebuild the ohlins rear from my 02 moto, it is bad so bad the shock does nothing just bounces like a pogo stick, i just got it today and wanna start getting ready for the outdoor season. thank you

cannondale27 · #2 Post by **cannondale27** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:21 pm

Normally $35 with seal +shipping.I can usually get them done in a week unless more parts are needed.

Steve Spiering
4918 cty rd B
Manitowoc,WI 54220

moto440 · #3 Post by **moto440** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:04 pm

great i will get it boxed up and shipped monday

moto440 · #4 Post by **moto440** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:24 pm

is there any modding that can be done to the shock for better performance mx racing? let me know might be a wise move if you can do anything while your in there

cannondale27 · #5 Post by **cannondale27** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:14 am

I got it today.If you are running stock hieght depending on your wieght a change to a lower rate spring and slight valving change would help a little.If you plan on running a ZPS setup TCS has some really nice spring and valving setups.Peterock could give you the scoop on those.I could install them.

moto440 · #6 Post by **moto440** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:48 pm

i guess for now i will stay with the stock spring but any valving changes that may haelp would be appreciated, i weigh around 210 i was looking at the tcs zps conversions since i have them on my raptor and wanablaze said he was unhappy with his elka

cannondale27 · #7 Post by **cannondale27** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:39 pm

Ok thats fine.Some Elkas are not right.I will leave the valving alone it should work good for you.Spring will be fine also.

moto440 · #8 Post by **moto440** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:50 pm

was it the bleed screw leaking like you thought? any other bad things with it? if you have messed with it of course

you have seen my other threads and know i am in no hurry for you to get it rebuilt LOL

cannondale27 · #9 Post by **cannondale27** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:56 pm

Yes it was. #1 most common failure with the Ohlins rear. For life of me I don't know why but that little bleed screw loosens up. I peen it over so it can't happen again.

Your seal is also leaking but that can happen because of lack of pressure from the bleed screw leaking.

moto440 · #10 Post by **moto440** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:56 am

ok so it wasnt as bad as i thought it might be!! just let me know where to send the paypal and the final bill so i can get you taken care of thanx again