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Offline Soggz

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K75c rear shock
« on: June 04, 2019, 02:01:06 PM »
Hi. I think the damper has given up. Can it be rebuilt with a new damper? Thanks.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2019, 04:29:00 PM »
What's a bloody damper?
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2019, 04:48:00 PM »
Most shocks can be rebuilt depending on brand what brand is it? We can get the OEM one rebuilt and upgraded locally.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2019, 04:51:59 PM »
Punt old damper to the bin. Install new damper
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2019, 04:53:32 PM »
Quote from: Martin on June 04, 2019, 04:48:00 PM
Most shocks can be rebuilt depending on brand what brand is it? We can get the OEM one rebuilt and upgraded locally.
Regards Martin.
ok, may go for a YSS(?) one?
They any good?
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2019, 04:55:22 PM »
Quote from: volador on June 04, 2019, 04:29:00 PM
What's a bloody damper?
It’s the hydraulic part of the rear shock. The long silver bit that goes into the shorter fatter black bit, inside the curly black or red bit...
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2019, 05:17:05 PM »
Quote from: Soggz on June 04, 2019, 04:53:32 PM
ok, may go for a YSS(?) one?
They any good?

YSS = Bin

Ohlins, Wilbers, Yacugar, Mupo
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2019, 05:20:27 PM »
Quote from: volador on June 04, 2019, 05:17:05 PM
YSS = Bin

Ohlins, Wilbers, Yacugar
ok for on a budget, though, until a better one can be afforded?
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2019, 06:32:06 PM »
Quote from: Soggz on June 04, 2019, 04:53:32 PM
ok, may go for a YSS(?) one?
They any good?
The YSS was recommended to me by Ted Porter < http://www.beemershop.com > as the best value for our bikes.

I like mine.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2019, 06:49:32 PM »
My YSS shock seems to work rather well.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2019, 06:52:35 PM »
Quote from: volador on June 04, 2019, 05:17:05 PM
YSS = Bin

Ohlins, Wilbers, Yacugar, Mupo

Just for clarification, why bin the YSS?
I ask because I have an MZ366 YSS, and although it took a while to set up due to lot's of damping adjustment and infinite preload, it may well be the best "bang for the buck" shock I've ever owned.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2019, 08:30:02 PM »
Progressive 412 is probably the cheapest at around $300, better than stock but pretty basic.  One nice thing is you can order the 3/4" shorter version if you'd like to lower your seat a bit.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2019, 02:58:13 AM »
The YES one I saw for a k75c was £132.00. I’m gonna get that one, for now, as my one one my bike simply dosnt move!
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2019, 02:59:52 AM »
That one will be ok, won’t it? I’m a bit skint at the moment, but want to ride my new (to me) k bike!
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2019, 03:28:49 AM »
Quote from: natalena on June 04, 2019, 06:52:35 PM
Just for clarification, why bin the YSS?
I ask because I have an MZ366 YSS, and although it took a while to set up due to lot's of damping adjustment and infinite preload, it may well be the best "bang for the buck" shock I've ever owned.

Rebound adjust of 35-40 steps is "infinitely" too much, Preload is not double nut and the locking screws are a fail.
Cornering stability is shallow when tires on edge and compression/rebound damping over the bumps at speed are irregular and unpredictable.
If your shredding through the twistys and dragging pegs on a regular basis this shock will leave you uninspired.
YMMV

Good luck with your damper.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2019, 06:23:15 AM »
Quote from: volador on June 05, 2019, 03:28:49 AM
Rebound adjust of 35-40 steps is "infinitely" too much, Preload is not double nut and the locking screws are a fail.
Cornering stability is shallow when tires on edge and compression/rebound damping over the bumps at speed are irregular and unpredictable.
If your shredding through the twistys and dragging pegs on a regular basis this shock will leave you uninspired.
YMMV

Good luck with your damper.
yeah. I’m not Carl Foggerty, but my bike is giving me back ache. Just want one that takes the huge bumps out, that’s all.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2019, 07:23:16 AM »
Quote from: Soggz on June 05, 2019, 06:23:15 AM
yeah. I’m not Carl Foggerty, but my bike is giving me back ache. Just want one that takes the huge bumps out, that’s all.

Yep, on this side of the pond, most don't ride like Dave Emde ;) The YSS, although not track worthy, is impressive for cost basis. Don't worry about the adjustment nut...I put a dab of paint once set, and it hasn't moved, but then again, I don't ride like Freddie Spencer or Hailwood.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #17 on: June 05, 2019, 08:34:58 AM »
Quote from: volador on June 05, 2019, 03:28:49 AM
Rebound adjust of 35-40 steps is "infinitely" too much, Preload is not double nut and the locking screws are a fail.
Cornering stability is shallow when tires on edge and compression/rebound damping over the bumps at speed are irregular and unpredictable.
If your shredding through the twistys and dragging pegs on a regular basis this shock will leave you uninspired.
YMMV

Good luck with your damper.

Crap!  I was hoping to grind the cylinder head off of the RS with my new YSS shock.   Seriously, around here the big thrill in the twisties is not falling into a big pothole or lowsiding on a pile of broken pavement debris.

With the incredibly crap pavement here in upstate New York the best I can hope for is not to bend up the rims too bad.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #18 on: June 05, 2019, 10:20:00 AM »
Quote from: volador on June 04, 2019, 04:29:00 PM

what's a bloody damper?

It is the correct term for what is commonly (incorrectly) referred to as a "shock".

The SPRING absorbs shocks (bumps).

The damper reduces the oscillations of the spring due to the bump.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #19 on: June 05, 2019, 10:35:41 AM »
Quote from: volador on June 05, 2019, 03:28:49 AM
Rebound adjust of 35-40 steps is "infinitely" too much, Preload is not double nut and the locking screws are a fail.
Cornering stability is shallow when tires on edge and compression/rebound damping over the bumps at speed are irregular and unpredictable.
If your shredding through the twistys and dragging pegs on a regular basis this shock will leave you uninspired.
YMMV

Good luck with your damper.


Different experience here..

I have Fox remote damper on one k75.
Progressive 465 on another k75.
Full Wilbur's setup on k13.
And yss on the k11 in my shop.

Yss had been excellent over last year and couple thousand miles, mainly in the Twisties.  Easy to adjust, handles very well, and no issues with preload or locking screws.  It ain't a Wilburs or a Fox, but it is certainly a solid damper for the money.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2019, 10:43:41 AM »
any first hand review on the Biturbo shock or Hyperpro?


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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #21 on: June 05, 2019, 10:52:42 AM »
Quote from: Gr-Racing on June 05, 2019, 10:43:41 AM
any first hand review on the Biturbo shock or Hyperpro?
:threadjacked This topic seeks recommendations of orthopedic moto appliances for semi-invalids, not racing equipment.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #22 on: June 05, 2019, 11:10:49 AM »
Quote from: Laitch on June 05, 2019, 10:52:42 AM
:threadjacked This topic seeks recommendations of orthopedic moto appliances for semi-invalids, not racing equipment.

Did not see any were from OP about orthopedic moto appliances for semi-invalids, just saw a conversation about shocks and since im not looking for race Equipment thought I might share shocks in the same price range but thanks for the help, I will make a post in the race section... if I can find it.
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #23 on: June 05, 2019, 11:12:11 AM »
sorry OP
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Re: K75c rear shock
« Reply #24 on: June 05, 2019, 02:19:21 PM »
Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on June 05, 2019, 08:34:58 AM
Crap!  I was hoping to grind the cylinder head off of the RS with my new YSS shock.   Seriously, around here the big thrill in the twisties is not falling into a big pothole or lowsiding on a pile of broken pavement debris.

With the incredibly crap pavement here in upstate New York the best I can hope for is not to bend up the rims too bad.
It amuses me, that over there, what we call a road,here,is a pavement, there. Our pavement, is your sidewalk. You would get banned from riding, or kill someone, if you rode on the pavement!
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