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05-07-2008, 6:24 PM
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 Join Date: May 07 2008 Location: Scotland Bike(s): 1999 Blackbird (Blue) Posts: 6
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Hi Folks, Got my BB new in 1999, based in South West Scotland, I don't know anybody these days that still ride bikes, so I a bit of a loner in the respect  I was trawling for information on rear shocks when I came across this site the rear of my BB is not what it used to be and is starting to sag under load, the shock is either needing tweeked and tlc or I need a new wife not sure whats cheeper. Hope to spend some time here, looks like a nice place. Cheers Jim Oh, aye, the dangerous bit, I had a huge disaster with a laser printer this happened the same day I discovered tank slappers on the BB, I also took out a transit van mirror with my shoulder while filtering that morning, after the story at tea break I got labelled dangerousjim.
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05-07-2008, 9:39 PM
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| TEDZXX  Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,391
|  Ill be sure to steer clear of Scotland with my Bird and you!!  
__________________ 02 Silver Bird, Throttlemeister, HID's, Scorpion Carbon Fiber Oval Exhaust, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Power Commander, Speedohealer, Corbin seat, Lowered foot pegs & more Mods to come!!!  |
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05-07-2008, 10:23 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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05-08-2008, 7:56 AM
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| ... Get A Good Lawyer !  Join Date: Dec 20 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Bike(s): Honda '07 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,904
| From the convicts downunder ! Geez ! I hope your mates don't stand near you during an electrical storm on the golf course. You are definitely a lightning rod 
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05-08-2008, 9:31 AM
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 Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 2,007
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You can send your rear shock to Jaws for a re-build and order a pre-load and new spring/spacer set up from him as well. Or you can go Penske rear. If you rebuild the rear, do the front as well. For the perfect front install Race Tech Gold Valves. The six inch spacer is just a ride hight adjustment and doesn't deal with suspension, imho.
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05-08-2008, 3:14 PM
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| Craig  Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Sumner, Ga Bike(s): 2001 XX 1987 VF700C Magna Age: 49 Posts: 314
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Ohlins, Penske, are two of the better rear shocks. I need to do front and rear myself. Wife has her own GSXR, so I can only blame the wear on myself. | |
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05-09-2008, 12:42 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,820
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05-09-2008, 4:34 AM
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| Join Date: May 07 2008 Location: Scotland Bike(s): 1999 Blackbird (Blue) Posts: 6
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Thanks folks, I have gradually over the years worked the rear shock up to its hardest setting, seems to work fine for me solo. I will however check and adjust the pre-load as suggested in another thread, if no change required or after an adjustment I still feel that its sagging, I will then consider my options new or rebuild + spacer. Cheers Jim
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05-09-2008, 4:36 AM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,287
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G'day from Oz.
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05-11-2008, 9:48 AM
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| Birdman  Join Date: Feb 17 2008 Location: Melbourne Bike(s): Blue 2003 CBRxx Posts: 279
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Welcome We all have bad days. Don't let them brand you - unless you secretly enjoy it! Ride safe
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05-11-2008, 9:51 AM
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 Join Date: Dec 14 2006 Location: Georgia Bike(s): 98 Blackbird, 06 Ultra Classic Age: 57 Posts: 302
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05-11-2008, 9:51 AM
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 Join Date: Apr 26 2008 Location: dublin Bike(s): 2002 blackbird Posts: 21
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