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XB 9R rear shock options
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Author:  Dave from Scotland [ 19 Jun 2009 01:01 ]
Post subject:  XB 9R rear shock options
Hi all,

Couldn't decide whether to post this in "Buell chat" or "Technical", so I'm posting here!

2002 XB9R with 22+K miles and the rear shock is beginning to become a pogo stick.

Which replacement shock would you recommend?

Cheers,

Dave
Author:  Maz [ 19 Jun 2009 12:48 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB 9R rear shock options
AST
Author:  Adam [ 19 Jun 2009 15:37 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB 9R rear shock options
Dave, I see you've been handing out the freebies this week to other folk, so now it's your turn. Hanging up in my shed is an 'allegedly' almost new XB rear shock. I've no idea if all XB shocks are the same or not (it has a blue spring, if that denotes anything :? ) and I've no idea where it came from, it's just one of those things you collect along the way :lol:
If you want it, it's yours :D - all I'd ask for is a contribution to the site funds 8-)
You could collect it at Deliverance pt2, if you stay awake long enough :rofl:

Having said all that, if I was you, I'd not hesitate in buying an AST shock. I rate them hugely, if nothing else, they demonstrate how Buell shocks are built down to a price.
Author:  norrie [ 20 Jun 2009 07:40 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB 9R rear shock options
I really like the stock set up on the XB.
I'm not saying I wouldn't find a difference with an AST but I would be happy replacing it with another standard shock.
Author:  pash [ 20 Jun 2009 10:20 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB 9R rear shock options
I like my shock (on my 12R), but I find it does not track very well over some of the ripples we have locally and I can't wind the damping off enough to make it better (same with the forks), tis like a bucking bronco sometimes...
Author:  Beef [ 20 Jun 2009 14:21 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB 9R rear shock options
Quote:
I like my shock (on my 12R), but I find it does not track very well over some of the ripples we have locally


Kinell Pash.....you've obviously lived there too long, the roads have more than bloody ripples-its almost as bad as Manchester :!: :lol: :lol:
Author:  Dave from Scotland [ 22 Jun 2009 20:30 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB 9R rear shock options
Adam,

Thanks for your very generous offer!

AST would be great, but finances are a bit tight at the moment. Could you provisionally put my name on the one you're holding and I'll have a look at my money situation as Deliverance gets closer.

Thanks again!

Dave
Author:  Adam [ 22 Jun 2009 21:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB 9R rear shock options
No need to look at the money old froot. It's yours for nowt if it'll fit and you want standard suspension. You can give the site a bung when convenient 8-)

PS. Bring some of those nice sausages to Del pt2 ;) :D
Author:  Dave from Scotland [ 22 Jun 2009 21:28 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB 9R rear shock options
Adam,

No problem on the sausage front!

(You've just reminded me that I need to book the Friday before Deliverance off work!)

Cheers,

Dave
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