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[ibents]

I have to replace the rear shock on my bike and would like some advice about what to replace it with. I have spoken to Buckeye performance and was quoted $665 delivered to a Detroit address...$691 to Ontario....for the Works Performance shock and $585+ tax for the OEM here in Ontario. Which would be the best option? And is Buckeye's price comparable with any other dealer.

 

I trust any advice you may have. Thank you

 

Ian

[LilBeaver]

I have to replace the rear shock on my bike and would like some advice about what to replace it with. I have spoken to Buckeye performance and was quoted $665 delivered to a Detroit address...$691 to Ontario....for the Works Performance shock and $585+ tax for the OEM here in Ontario. Which would be the best option? And is Buckeye's price comparable with any other dealer.

 

I trust any advice you may have. Thank you

 

Ian

 

 

In USD That yamaha shock is a bit high from what I have found (as of two weeks ago).

 

In USD Delieverd to the US, the best price I found was at PartShark.com for $438.16 + s&h (totaling $461.66).

I have also found that the shock for the newer models are less expensive than the ones that are listed for 03 (I think) and earlier.

 

We have some members in the Detroit area and I've got lots of family up there, so if you need help with the shipping just say so.

 

Lots of folks do recommend the works performance shock though. I still have the OEM one in my bike, so that is all the help I can be.

 

Good luck!

[Cougar]

This does not look like it leaks in the pics. But you never know.

not a bad price if it is in good working order. just thought I would

show it to you anyways. It is off a 99 with 53K on it. Pinwall will ship outside the US

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Venture-Royal-Star-XVZ1300-MONO-SHOCK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem518d72dcc6QQitemZ350265466054

 

Jeff

Edited February 19, 2010 by Cougar

[eusa1]

if your load never changes and the adjustability is not a concern to you, then buy the works, i have used their products on atvs for years. they do not adjust.

 

i like to be able to adjust my ride for the load, and thats why i keep the stock shock

 

mike

[Carbon_One]

Ian I sent you a PM.

 

I bought my Works shock direct from the company because they were able to beef it up to compensate for the extra 400 lbs of my trike. No extra charge for that either.

It does have preload adjustments but it's something you'll need to do at home, not on the road or spur of the moment.

Larry

[Cougar]

Sorry , I guess the link did not work..

here is the

Item number: 350265466054

[gunkylump]

I have to replace the rear shock on my bike and would like some advice about what to replace it with. I have spoken to Buckeye performance and was quoted $665 delivered to a Detroit address...$691 to Ontario....for the Works Performance shock and $585+ tax for the OEM here in Ontario. Which would be the best option? And is Buckeye's price comparable with any other dealer.

 

I trust any advice you may have. Thank you

 

Ian

 

Hey Ian:

 

When you get the shock in, my ramp is always available to you at anytime....and I've got all the tools here to do the job, including air tools 'cuz I'm lazy and I wanted them!

 

gunk:happy34:

[skydoc_17]

At the risk of starting a squabble, find another member who's bike is still under warranty that has the RSV and swap shocks with him. The price on the stock shock is high.

The price on the Works shock is reasonable. The Works shock is a better quality unit and is rebuildable. Just an FYI, the works shock should be "set up" with a spring that takes into account your weight and the percentage of time your passenger rides.

I checked Ebay and there are one or two on there in the $150.00 range but given the quality of the stock shock, it would be a crap shoot buying a used one.

Earl

[ibents]

Thank you guys for all the advice and sugestions, I'll have to get something sorted out soon, the difference between the Works shock and the OEM from Buckeye is about $100 so not a big problem.

 

Thanks again

 

Ian

[Chiro]

At the risk of starting a squabble, find another member who's bike is still under warranty that has the RSV and swap shocks with him. The price on the stock shock is high.

The price on the Works shock is reasonable. The Works shock is a better quality unit and is rebuildable. Just an FYI, the works shock should be "set up" with a spring that takes into account your weight and the percentage of time your passenger rides.

I checked Ebay and there are one or two on there in the $150.00 range but given the quality of the stock shock, it would be a crap shoot buying a used one.

Earl

 

 

Oh boy, sounds a little too close to fraud for me!

[LilBeaver]

Thank you guys for all the advice and sugestions, I'll have to get something sorted out soon, the difference between the Works shock and the OEM from Buckeye is about $100 so not a big problem.

 

Thanks again

 

Ian

 

Not to discourage you from doing business with Buckeye but if you are that deadset on buying it straight from a dealer then I would suggest you contact a few others. Not too long ago I called 4 or 5 dealers within a few hundred miles of my home and all but 1 quoted me prices that were much less than what Buckeye quoted you.

 

Again, I have nothing against buckeye - I know they have done A LOT for various members here.

 

But, it is your money