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My rear chock on my 1984 honda interceptor went out on me. They said a new one would cost $800 and to rebuild it would cost $400.
Does anyone know of any other alternatives?
Does anyone know of any other alternatives?
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Rear Shock for my bike
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I'd start making calls to salvage yards:
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You might also check on the big VFR mailing list:
http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~john/vfr-list/
Literally thousands of members riding every model of VFR ever made
Adios,
http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~john/vfr-list/
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Adios,
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Thanks for the quick response. I will try all the ideas to see which way is the best way to go.
Thanks a lot, losing your rear shock really makes for an uncomfortable ride. You feel every bump in the road.
Thanks for the quick response. I will try all the ideas to see which way is the best way to go.
Thanks a lot, losing your rear shock really makes for an uncomfortable ride. You feel every bump in the road.
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I'd do some searching on the net for rebuilders. $400 seems really high, about double what I've seen for other bikes. I've also known a few to do it themselves without problem, if you're a DYI'er. I've seen quite a few pages on the net with instructions and tips on the process.
Give these guys a call:
http://www.le-suspension.com/
They supposedly do wonders with stock shocks.
Another possibility:
http://www.aftershocks-suspension.com/pages/price.htm
There are lot's of other places like these that specialize in bike suspensions, and would likely do a much better job than your local bike hack.
Give these guys a call:
http://www.le-suspension.com/
They supposedly do wonders with stock shocks.
Another possibility:
http://www.aftershocks-suspension.com/pages/price.htm
There are lot's of other places like these that specialize in bike suspensions, and would likely do a much better job than your local bike hack.
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Might also head over to VFRd
Also, shoot Jamie at DaughtryMotorsports.com and email. He does a lot of VFR work and may be able to give you options as well as quote for rebuilding yours.
Also, shoot Jamie at DaughtryMotorsports.com and email. He does a lot of VFR work and may be able to give you options as well as quote for rebuilding yours.
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At one point Fox made a nice upgrade shock for that bike (had one on my '84), but I would guess finding a NOS one will be quite tricky. Still if it came down to having to buy a stock one for $800, I'd sure be looking hard for a much better aftermarket one for similar price.
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My rear chock on my 1984 honda interceptor went out on me. They said a new one would cost $800 and to rebuild it would cost $400.
Does anyone know of any other alternatives?
I have a guy (shop) that does a great job with VFR shocks stock, modified stock shocks to all out set ups. http://www.daughertymotorsports.com/
Daugherty Motorsports
Can not speak highly enough for his products and services.
Haaaa and while slowly typing that on a iPhone others suggested the same person