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Hey. Newbie with suspension probs.

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HI Roly's me name, just registered.

I ride a 2000 model zx9r which is just in for its 30k service.

Problem is when adjusting the rebound I used too big a screw driver and managed to strip the thread :oops: . The shock is now permently adjusted to its hardest setting unless I replace the shock. A brand newie will cost about $1500, not an option. The bloke's gonna try and replace it with a second hand one from a wreckers. The thing is its prob only a adjusting rod in the shock that needs to be replaced but they don't make that part individually so I gotta buy the whole shock :cry: . Any ideas or anyone with a crashed 9 prepared to sell me a part?

Oh yeah, I live in Sydney and am looking to do a track day soon, any going? :twisted:
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Hi and Welcome :)

If you don't have any luck finding a shockie, try http://www.findapart.com.au
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Roly_ZX9eer wrote:HI Roly's me name, just registered.

I ride a 2000 model zx9r which is just in for its 30k service.

Problem is when adjusting the rebound I used too big a screw driver and managed to strip the thread :oops: . The shock is now permently adjusted to its hardest setting unless I replace the shock. A brand newie will cost about $1500, not an option. The bloke's gonna try and replace it with a second hand one from a wreckers. The thing is its prob only a adjusting rod in the shock that needs to be replaced but they don't make that part individually so I gotta buy the whole shock :cry: . Any ideas or anyone with a crashed 9 prepared to sell me a part?

Oh yeah, I live in Sydney and am looking to do a track day soon, any going? :twisted:
Take the shock to Terry Hay at Shock Treatment in Mulgoa and he will rebuild, revalve and put a new spring to suit your weight in it for less than a new one will cost..
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Post by matchan »

I'll second what Dave said, take it to Terry Hay, the shock will be better than new and set up for your weight and riding style.

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Welcome to the forum Roly, hope you get ya bouncy bits sorted soon :shock:
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Hello and Welcome
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Hello Roly... welcome to here...
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