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  • wizel
    wizel reacted to Sadlsor's post in the thread Need the SMC rebuild kit. with Like Like.
    Looking casually through all SMC posts, I'll just say that those who choose to rebuild, usually end up having to replace the SMC as a...
  • ST1100Y
    ST1100Y replied to the thread Phone holder to follow maps.
    So out of interest: what are you doing in a downpour? that 12/5V converter & USB socket, the USB-C line, your Pixel 6... everything...
  • ST1100Y
    ST1100Y reacted to jdmccright's post in the thread 1994 st1100 with Like Like.
    The older 28-amp alts aren't necessarily a problem. They work well, but they are cooled with engine oil versus the 40-amp air cooled...
  • ST1100Y
    ST1100Y reacted to Uncle Phil's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    That was my concern - that there would be a failure 'mid-trip' and leave a rider in a bad possibly crashing situation.
  • ST1100Y
    ST1100Y reacted to Alberto's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    looks like a stuff from aliexpress that I bought year ago.. 12 mm thick spring was too stiff, and it leaked out just after 1000km right...
  • ST1100Y
    ST1100Y replied to the thread Coolant Leak.
    This sentence does no compute... 🤔 before pulling the rad I'd look further up: - overflow line - rad-cap - internal bypass line...
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to Ron's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    What did the refurbish include?
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to Alberto's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    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...
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to Uncle Phil's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    That was my concern - that there would be a failure 'mid-trip' and leave a rider in a bad possibly crashing situation.
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to Alberto's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    looks like a stuff from aliexpress that I bought year ago.. 12 mm thick spring was too stiff, and it leaked out just after 1000km right...
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to ST Gui's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    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...
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to Erdoc48's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    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...
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to Sunday Rider's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    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...
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to ST1100Y's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    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...
  • birdie_xx
    birdie_xx reacted to Uncle Phil's post in the thread Rear shocks from e-bay with Like Like.
    The better shocks are done based on your weight, riding style, etc. My guess it would be a crap shoot - maybe good, maybe bad.
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