The bolt that attaches the 'dogbone' to the frame is an allen headed bolt with the entire head buried in the frame, once the nut is off you just need to drift it through.

AKA Faacking 'IT it. :D



Druid

fastdruid wrote:The bolt that attaches the 'dogbone' to the frame is an allen headed bolt with the entire head buried in the frame, once the nut is off you just need to drift it through.

AKA Faacking 'IT it. :D

Druid

Cheers for the info Druid I'll get it sorted on the weekend (if the weather holds out).

I decided to put some work in on the exhaust, with a bit of work I've got to this point but its not as good as I'd like. Aside from using a grinder whats the best way to get the tough grit deposits out?

Guys,

Hasn't been much going in the camp recently, I've sent the shock off for a rebuild will see how it turns out.

Got a slight problem with the rear break caliper someones had a go at the pad pin and fecked the head, any ideas on how I can get it out? The heads been chewed off so can't get any umph on it to shift it.

Hammer a torx bit in.

Druid

padawan wrote:Guys,

Hasn't been much going in the camp recently, I've sent the shock off for a rebuild will see how it turns out.

Got a slight problem with the rear break caliper someones had a go at the pad pin and fecked the head, any ideas on how I can get it out? The heads been chewed off so can't get any umph on it to shift it.

Can't help you with that mate sorry. However, very interested as to what shock you have and where you have sent it to be done? What cost and the results when it arrives home :D

oliherst wrote: Can't help you with that mate sorry. However, very interested as to what shock you have and where you have sent it to be done? What cost and the results when it arrives home :D

Hey Oliherst

I've sent the original showa shock to a place in Wales. The quote I've had from the guy is to completely re-furb the shock i.e. re-gass, change all the seals, chemical clean and powder coat the spring all for £150. To be honest it sounds too good to be true but I've taken him up on it. He's so far tried to sell me an old NC shock for £100 as a replacement saying mine is "in a pretty bad state" but I've turned him down on that. Will post pics and updates on how the job turns out (if it turns out at all).

I forgot to measure the key points on the shock i.e. length, top bush & lower mount widths to try and find alternatives, anyone knows them?

Hey all been gone a while and I've not done any work on the bike as its too cold to be outside; however I did get the shock back a few weeks ago and finally got around to taking some pictures.

It's gone from this:



To this:



The white spring is to match the colour scheme I've got in mind and for £150 I reckon its a very decent job. I went for the refurb option as I'm pretty much the same weight and height as a jap rider and having read most of the comments the standard shock set up correctly should be a good match for me.

As its coming upto crimbo and my birthday I've put the wish list together for her indoors, which consists of:

Trak-Tech leavers (stubbies)
DID x-ring chain and sprockets
New Tyres (undecided on which)
Service kit (air, oil filters & spark plugs)
F/R Brake Pads (any recommendations, not seen many comments on the board)
Philips X-Tereme H4 Bulbs
Rick O's Jack up link
Rick O's front suspension kit
Rear Seat Cowl
Indicators (can't decide which)
New Foot Pegs
Renthal Grips

Unlikely to get more than one of those but I've been saving the pennies so will be shopping pretty soon, hmm got the feeling I've missed a few things off

Speedy if you're out there how's the bike coming along at your end?

Hey All,

Had some time to clean up some parts recently (no pics taken as yet). Anyway I'm looking to replace the standard rearsets and apart from race rearsets can rearsets from any other Honda e.g. CBR600 fit the NC? I don't want to splash out on race rearsets as I'll only be using the bike for the road.

I decided to put some work in on the exhaust, with a bit of work I've got to this point but its not as good as I'd like. Aside from using a grinder whats the best way to get the tough grit deposits out?

I deal with a company called Dronco at work, and the do a fibre polishing disc for the angle grinder, its like a flap disc but it has a scotchbright type of material (they actually made it for polishing stainless) if you have a nice even surface (such have on the pipes) its great for getting the mess off and leaves a very nice finish just waiting to be polished.

Just found this about the above on there website

http://www.dronco.com/xist4c/web/Produc ... 17877_.htm

Hope its of some help

Any more updates ?