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Honda ST1300 Section => Suspension ST1300 => Topic started by: Sim on October 17, 2014, 06:06:52 AM

Title: ST 13 rear shock
Post by: Sim on October 17, 2014, 06:06:52 AM

Well the Honda technician picked up a leak in the rear shock last service.
Looks like i am going to need to part with some hard earned dosh. Saw this post -
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=4668.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=4668.0)
Boy oh Boy - shocks for bikes are sooo expensive compared to a car or a new bike for that matter!!! Ohlins $1500 for one shock and spring, no way, i am on some sort of budget! OK that is my rant....
Found this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Progressive-Single-Shock-W-Hydraulic-Rde-Hgt-Adjstr-Honda-ST1300-03-12-465-5014-/190808971705?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6d19d9b9 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Progressive-Single-Shock-W-Hydraulic-Rde-Hgt-Adjstr-Honda-ST1300-03-12-465-5014-/190808971705?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6d19d9b9)
$700 posted to Australia. But any views on quality, ride, longevity.... (other options???)
  Any advice appreciated..
Sim
ps ST13 '05 (some two up touring but mostly single commuting)

Title: Re: ST 13 rear shock
Post by: alans1100 on October 17, 2014, 10:25:11 AM

The eBay price is a bargain for that one.

US Price on Company website is $US745 and then you have to add postage.

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/product/1428/465-series-shock-wrap (http://www.progressivesuspension.com/product/1428/465-series-shock-wrap)

By the way "Progressive" is the company name not the type of spring so you'll get a standard spring but it's still far better than the OEM progressive sprung shock on my 1100.

They're also set to the standard ride height at the factory which means it's almost like "plug in and play"  with only minor adjustments to suit the rider.

The 1100 version in mine http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=4738.msg50795#msg50795 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=4738.msg50795#msg50795)

Title: Re: ST 13 rear shock
Post by: Sim on October 23, 2014, 04:52:00 PM

Thanks for that advice, I checked with Honda Hobart and they quoted refurbishing it for $400 to (+$50 postage, plus $150 to pull out and put in again). So $600 for one shock... Shocking in my view!!! I had chased around second hand ones, not many around, but you are still taking your chances with how many kays you can get from a second hand one, will it last, how many kays on it?!?
So i ended up buying new, via ebay, from the USA. Two weeks to get here. A tad over A$700. I will try to install myself. May seek advice or guidance if I get stuck.
Cheers, Sim

Title: Re: ST 13 rear shock
Post by: johnnyYTED on October 23, 2014, 07:45:03 PM

 :dred11
there's an ST1300 beung dismantled in Qld on gumtree. mayB theres a shockie on it.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mango-hill/parts/wrecking-2004-honda-st1300-various-parts-for-sale-/1059716456 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mango-hill/parts/wrecking-2004-honda-st1300-various-parts-for-sale-/1059716456)

Title: Re: ST 13 rear shock
Post by: Biggles on October 23, 2014, 08:24:02 PM

Quote from: Sim on October 23, 2014, 04:52:00 PM

Thanks for that advice, I checked with Honda Hobart and they quoted refurbishing it for $400 to (+$50 postage, plus $150 to pull out and put in again). So $600 for one shock... Shocking in my view!!! I had chased around second hand ones, not many around, but you are still taking your chances with how many kays you can get from a second hand one, will it last, how many kays on it?!?
So i ended up buying new, via ebay, from the USA. Two weeks to get here. A tad over A$700. I will try to install myself. May seek advice or guidance if I get stuck.
Cheers, Sim

There's a thread on doing the job.  I'll let you find it, since I don't need it.  It includes a handy rope trick.  You'll see what I mean.