Has anyone tried the inexpensive shocks from e-bay? Are they any good ?
Rear shocks from e-bay
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Uncle Phil
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The better shocks are done based on your weight, riding style, etc.
My guess it would be a crap shoot - maybe good, maybe bad.
My guess it would be a crap shoot - maybe good, maybe bad.
ST1100Y
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It might work better then a worn down OEM shock...
But as said: unknown for how long and if it matches the actual gross weight...
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Maybe get a used OEM from eBay and could always return if no good.This seller says “easy returns”.
Not sure of the quality of those you linked and longevity.
Something like this?
Not sure of the quality of those you linked and longevity.
Something like this?
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Looks well made, but again, you never know- it’s a $165 gamble (hard to say, you may do well and save a substantial amount of money). If you get it and it works well, please let us know.
ST Gui
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Yep. The money saved vs the chance of getting a good working shock for any given rider doesn't seem worth the time and trouble of installation. There are reputable sellers on ebay. But unless Lady Luck is a family member I'd spend the extra cash and go custom. If you have good luck at the tables...
Uncle Phil
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That was my concern - that there would be a failure 'mid-trip' and leave a rider in a bad possibly crashing situation.
Agreed. I rode a few kilometers thinking, “What the hell is wrong with the handling?” Then I noticed the whole rear wheel was covered in the oil. I was glad I hadn’t binned the OEM shock — I refurbished it after the trip for about the same money I’d paid for that chinese stuff. Still rides well.