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welland99

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Xbr500 rear shocks
« on: January 14, 2018, 08:14:47 AM »
Hi All,
I need a pair of rear shocks for my XBR pretty urgently to get it through the MOT.   Does anybody have any useable ones they want to part with? Or, have you seen any particularly good deals offered recently anywhere?

I'm aiming to place an order in the next 24-48 hours in the hope that a delivery will arrive before next weekend.

themoudie

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2018, 10:48:36 AM »
Aye welland99,

A link for your perusal! I bought Betor units from this supplier and I am pleased with them. I hope you find something suitable and would suggest that 2nd hand shocks could be a ...........!  :'( :-X

Shock_Absorber_supplier

My regards, Bill

welland99

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2018, 11:16:11 AM »
Hi Bill,
Yes, I agree about 2nd hand units.  They would have to be from a trusted source and at an attractive price. 

How do the dimensions work?  Are the advertised lengths from centre to centre of the holes? 

I took off my old (OEM) units yesterday, partly to check that there were no seized nuts / bolts, but also to check the dimensions. 

By my measurements:
length is 315mm from centre to centre
top hole diameter is 14mm
bottom hole diameter is 10mm

iansoady

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2018, 01:58:13 PM »
NJB have a good reputation and are a lot cheaper than Hagon. http://www.njbshocks.co.uk/#road

Run by a bloke with 20-odd years with Girling.
Ian.
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1948 BSA C11

welland99

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2018, 08:45:56 PM »
NJB have a good reputation and are a lot cheaper than Hagon. http://www.njbshocks.co.uk/#road

Run by a bloke with 20-odd years with Girling.
That's an interesting link. Thanks.   ;)
I'm not sure how many options there are for road use:
1) The classic shocks at £79 or the
2) street shocks (is that £189?)
Erm... I think that's it. 

The classic shocks look appealing.  Has anybody tried them - or any other njb  model on the road?

themoudie

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2018, 11:02:21 PM »
Aye welland99,

I used NJB shocks when buying replacements for the Morini 125H. These are non-adjustable and NJB fitted springs of a suitable rate for my weight and general riding style on the wee 'Morini the Minx'. They have performed well over the limited mileage that I have used the bike, and have handled all manner of A to Scottish un-classified road undulations! ;) The price was reasonable and the painted finish OK as is the chrome on the springs.

In my opinion NJB or Betor are perfectly adequate for day to day use on a range of road types. I used a set of Hagons on the Duke 450 single and they were leaking within 14 months of use, albeit daily use, but the 12 month 'warranty' had been passed and I have never used their products since. However, many Classic racers use Hagon products and find them fine, I would query their durability.

As for the length of the shock, convention is to measure the distance between the centre of the eyes at either end of the shock. The different mounting bolt diameters are accommodated using different bore rubber inserts and tubular steel inserts within the rubbers. If you choose to use the suppliers I suggested in my previous message, speak with them on the phone, with your specific requirements, the same with NJB and they can then give you a specific price for shocks set up to your specifications.

I hope this helps, my regards, Bill

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2018, 12:35:03 AM »
Thanks Bill.

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2018, 04:28:29 PM »
 i put some YESS on my XBR and i am well pleased
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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2018, 05:18:19 PM »
i put some YESS on my XBR and i am well pleased
Is that the same as YSS?  Which model did you get?

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2018, 05:47:01 PM »
yes thems the ones Eco Twin Shock £174 on wemoto site

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2018, 06:43:29 PM »
I've ordered some classic road shocks from njb: exposed chrome springs over black body.  Should have them by the weekend  ;)

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2018, 10:31:21 AM »
I'm sure you'll let us know how they perform.....
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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2018, 09:12:24 PM »
I'm sure you'll let us know how they perform.....
certainly will.

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2018, 08:57:40 PM »
..... but I'll  start off with a visual comparison as they arrived today. 

The new ones do look different:
1) the spring wire is thinner: it's 7.3mm on the old ones and 6.8mm on the new ones.
2) the outside diameter of the coils is smaller: 58.8mm on the old ones and 52mm on the new.
3) the springs are longer: the old ones are 190mm and the new ones are 225mm
4) they weigh less: each old one is 1917g, and each new one is 1352g.

I wonder how they will compare on the road?

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Re: Xbr500 rear shocks
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2018, 10:39:01 AM »
Bated breath........
Ian.
1964 Norton Electra
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1948 BSA C11