Forgive me if I am being completely daft, I am still learning the workings of my bike.

The rear shock on my NC30 RL3 has seen better days, and the remote res is caked in what looks like rust and other gubbins. I am not entirely sure if it would survive a refurb, but as I say I am no expert.

There is a LOT of sag when I sit on the bike, leaving hardly any damping left for the ride. When I push the seat so that the shock is fully compressed, upon release the back end of the bike returns to its starting position quite slowly. My mate reckons this is a sign of the spring being on its way out or dead. The preload is wound to around half way.

The shock itself looks quite clean and in good nick compared to the rest of the underside of the bike.

I have a few options right now.

#1 - Refurb/rebuild the shock, with debatable results based on the remote res
#2 - Get a second hand shock - cheaper than a refurb, but again debatable results based on the remote res
#3 - Get a new shock - which would be a Hagon because I do not race the bike so cannot justify the outlay for a Nitron. I have been advised against the Hagon as a second hand refurbed shock would do the same job

This is all assuming the remote res is actually a necessary component of the stock shock.

If anyone could please advise me on the actual workings of all of the components in the rear shock, that would be a huge help. I am struggling to find the information I need to make a decision.

Check your rebound setting. Sounds to me like it is set too "stiff". Also try to set the rider sag even if you end up winding in the preload all the way. Chances are spring rate is too soft for you.

I have a stock shock that I had rebuilt and resprung to my weight (15 stone...don't laugh!) that I might not need anymore. I need to fit the racing shock first.

I would be willing to let it go for a fair price.

Too many pizza's eh Steve

Don't make me come find you NGneer!

vfrman wrote:Check your rebound setting. Sounds to me like it is set too "stiff". Also try to set the rider sag even if you end up winding in the preload all the way. Chances are spring rate is too soft for you.

I have a stock shock that I had rebuilt and resprung to my weight (15 stone...don't laugh!) that I might not need anymore. I need to fit the racing shock first.

I would be willing to let it go for a fair price.

I won't laugh, as long as you don't laugh back!

Is the shock a complete unit - i.e. including the remote reservoir? They're going for £50 on fleaBay. How are you looking for?

Edit: Just seen your location. Any ideas on the cost of postage to UK mainland?

It would be a complete shock. Don't worry about postage to UK, I have that covered. You would just need to worry about postage from Brandon. This shock was rebuilt and tuned by Race Tech (http://www.racetech.com/) so while being a stock unit, it will perform closer to a track specific shock, but without the flexibility of adjustment. I have only ridden about 3 miles on the shock. I had it built for my track bike but haven't had a chance to get to the track yet.

It would be purely for road use - I barely trust my rickety NC30 to get me to work right now - so adjustability is not really a concern.

Give me a figure and I will give you my money

1 million dollars!

vfrman wrote:1 million dollars!

Hmm, let me find my 100' cheque book made from the shavings of gold leaf...

I don't want to insult you but you made me do it; £50 + P&P?