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Offline crs-and-rms

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what shocks to buy
« on: December 05, 2013, 09:29:35 pm »
looking for some shocks for a rm 250 n dont know what to buy looking for new, whats every one else using

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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2013, 09:30:25 pm »
YSS
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2013, 09:35:37 pm »
Works Performance or Ohlins.....they have the runs on the board and if you look around they are the most common ones you will see, there's a reason for that. You just have to make up how much you want to spend for the different types available.
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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2013, 10:04:54 pm »
I use YSS & Ohlins
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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2013, 10:37:07 pm »
I like to spread the love around.... I've got YSS, Gazi, Ohlins, Arnaco, and Works Performance on my bikes and recently bought a pair of 14 series Progressive shocks that retail for $599 for $100 in almost new condition on vft.org. I've been using Works Performance since I bought my first pair at a swapmeet in California in 1986 and that original pair and the five other sets that have come along since have performed admirably to the point that I recently rebuilt a pair that didn't need it just for the practice ;). All of the shocks I mentioned are fine products but with me it comes down to reliability, the ability to rebuild them myself and performance, so in my less than expert opinion the Works Performance win out.
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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2013, 04:23:36 am »
Ohlins and Works Performance, but if I lived in OZ I would probably try YSS.
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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2013, 09:31:35 am »
Works performance support and gear was excellent.
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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2013, 11:11:33 am »
I have just ordered some Works Performance, good service and shipping very reasonable!

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« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2013, 12:45:15 pm »
I have just ordered some Works Performance, good service and shipping very reasonable!

Where did you source them from Kenny?  I have them on my CZ's and they are brilliant.  I need a set for my Vinduro PE now :)

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« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2013, 03:14:45 pm »
I went direct to WP.  What was strange - and mentioned this at the time to Walter - shock for my YZ landed here, set up for me was about 1/2 the local price - please explain.
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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2013, 03:29:23 pm »
I went direct to WP.  What was strange - and mentioned this at the time to Walter - shock for my YZ landed here, set up for me was about 1/2 the local price - please explain.

Hi Rossvickicampbell
what is WP? short for Works Performance OR short for White Power??   Hoping its White Power, who do I contact and where, PLease?

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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2013, 04:39:06 pm »
Where did you source them from Kenny?  I have them on my CZ's and they are brilliant.  I need a set for my Vinduro PE now :)

Hi Simo I have ordered them direct from Works Performance, easy to deal with payment by CC or paypal. I just emailed with what I wanted. They have the ordering options on the site.

http://www.worksperformance.com/html/vintage.html

http://www.worksperformance.com/pdf/app_guide/dirtbikes.pdf

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« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2013, 04:46:03 pm »
Where did you source them from Kenny?  I have them on my CZ's and they are brilliant.  I need a set for my Vinduro PE now :)

Hi Simo I have ordered them direct from Works Performance, easy to deal with payment by CC or paypal. I just emailed with what I wanted. They have the ordering options on the site.

http://www.worksperformance.com/html/vintage.html

http://www.worksperformance.com/pdf/app_guide/dirtbikes.pdf

Thanks mate  ;)

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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2013, 05:59:43 pm »
sorry KT - Works performance.  These guys even rang me at work in Tanzania to check I was happy as follow up.
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Re: what shocks to buy
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2013, 06:45:27 pm »
Ring this guy. 0395871466. His name is Steve Cramer. He knows a bit about suspension.

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