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Carlb1058
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 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:16 am Post subject: Shock Review is in TEC Shock Absorbers not Shock as in. . |
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320806815096
Classic 60s Classic Period look shrouded shocks with triple rate springs for better handling. Fits Triumph Hinkley bonneville and T100 models. 330mm between centres with 14mm id mountings, 5 way preload adjustment
No doubt everyone's seen the post re these shocks, well mine arrived and upon first looks I was suitably impressed, good solid black and good chroming - but looks aside how would they fit.
In short it took me a lazy ten minutes all up and that included jacking the swingarm up (and back down again) a teeny bit because they are 5mm shorter although having a centre stand helped, the bushes were a good solid fit as are the rubbers. I noticed no difference with the lower ride height and it felt pretty much the same on the road as the stockers, BUT as those that know my bike also know it has been fully maintained from day one and being the third owner I can't say if my stock shocks had been replaced at any stage. I can't comment on rough roads as there are none around here apart from potholes and I try to avoid them but if I come across a rutted road I'll add to this post.
Are they worth the 97 (give or take a few cents) bux? I'd say yes, especially if you are after a particular look, but if you just need to replace your stockers because they're knackered and don't mind the Japanese look then go for something else - the seller (Keith) also does a Girling style so you are pretty well covered.
Out of ten I give them the following:
Appearance: 10 (I'm biased toward the classic look)
Ease Of Fitting: 9.5
Road Feel: 10 (based on smooth road use only)
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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I think i will order a set on Wednesday
You have to shorten those indicators mate
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Carlb1058
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Boof wrote: | I think i will order a set on Wednesday
You have to shorten those indicators mate |
Her who must be obeyed went ape shit when I got these, the thought of replacing the indicators with shorter ones is just too scary. I had to explain the concept of style and appearance over modern and 'orrible and after I did she still fumped me so it's all good 
I think Churchy can tell you what she can rant like - I'm pretty sure he heard her when he suggested shortening my rear guard 
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Carlb1058 wrote: | | Boof wrote: | I think i will order a set on Wednesday
You have to shorten those indicators mate |
Her who must be obeyed went ape shit when I got these, the thought of replacing the indicators with shorter ones is just too scary. I had to explain the concept of style and appearance over modern and 'orrible and after I did she still fumped me so it's all good
I think Churchy can tell you what she can rant like - I'm pretty sure he heard her when he suggested shortening my rear guard |
i was there when he suggested that........ 
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Boof
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Carlb1058 wrote: | | Boof wrote: | I think i will order a set on Wednesday
You have to shorten those indicators mate |
Her who must be obeyed went ape shit when I got these, the thought of replacing the indicators with shorter ones is just too scary. I had to explain the concept of style and appearance over modern and 'orrible and after I did she still fumped me so it's all good
I think Churchy can tell you what she can rant like - I'm pretty sure he heard her when he suggested shortening my rear guard |
Mate you don't replace them you just shorten the ones you got
And put on clear lenses 
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Carlb1058
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| cheekygreeky wrote: | | Carlb1058 wrote: | | Boof wrote: | I think i will order a set on Wednesday
You have to shorten those indicators mate |
Her who must be obeyed went ape shit when I got these, the thought of replacing the indicators with shorter ones is just too scary. I had to explain the concept of style and appearance over modern and 'orrible and after I did she still fumped me so it's all good
I think Churchy can tell you what she can rant like - I'm pretty sure he heard her when he suggested shortening my rear guard |
i was there when he suggested that........ |
That goes to show what my memories like, I thought you'd left but Churchy buggered off to get that link or was that after too? 
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Carlb1058
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| Boof wrote: | Mate you don't replace them you just shorten the ones you got
And put on clear lenses |
I'll keep an eye out for genuine stockers and shorten them, then put my ones away. Yeh yeh I know money out the winda but atleast I'd still have the originals
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Churchy
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:56 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | I think Churchy can tell you what she can rant like - I'm pretty sure he heard her when he suggested shortening my rear guard |
She was not too keen on the idea was she lol
Nice review Carl.
My set has now been agreed upon so should be getting sometime this week I would imagine.
Will add pics and comments later.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:17 am Post subject: |
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Are you going to let us know what you changed on you shocks or do we have to wait till they arrive
I just wish they not shorter even a few MM
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Churchy
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:36 am Post subject: |
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| Boof wrote: | Are you going to let us know what you changer on you shocks or do we have to wait till they arrive
I just wish they not shorter even a few MM |
TBH Boof If want a longer shock then you cannot get shrouds. The only one available is the girling type Scrambler shock. Still it is black which looks cool
My mistake was I had not made clear that I had the Hinckley and our duiscussion was originally based on length of T120 shocks.
My bad, but Keith was still very accomodating. I have gone the Scrambler shock, but have the top cap only from the shrouded shock. I really wanted to go higher so this was really only option other than girling Scrambler.
As the spring diameter on Scrambler is thicker, it will mean that after a short time the powdercoating will be rubbed where shroud cup is too snug a fit.
I would really I guess have been better myself to go Scrambler without shroud cap, but wanted to look a bit different.
was posted yesterday so will add pics when arrives
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Well they arrived yesterday and must say I am very impressed with how they look. The quality is great. In fact the finish is far better than the original stocks finish
The letter that arrives with them is basically an open guarantee that if anything at all is not right will refund all including postage! Some good clear instructions and after service details also provided.
Packaging is also very safe and secure.
I am very happy with the look and cant wait to fit them to get that little bit extra height.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Mate what height did you get and what cost ?
They look good 
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There the shocks from a Scrambler Boof. So half inch higher than stock Bonny ones
i got mine via an auction and no one else bid ?
But i am sure he does "Buy it now" as well
I do like look of mine to. But bear in mind that cap is from shroud type shock so is very likely to rub. And He does not sell or recommend this one. Only time will tell what its gonna wear like. But I am happy with the risk.
Should email him anyway Boof as is a great guy and very helpfull
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Carlb1058
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Churchy wrote: | There the shocks from a Scrambler Boof. So half inch higher than stock Bonny ones
i got mine via an auction and no one else bid ?
But i am sure he does "Buy it now" as well
I do like look of mine to. But bear in mind that cap is from shroud type shock so is very likely to rub. And He does not sell or recommend this one. Only time will tell what its gonna wear like. But I am happy with the risk.
Should email him anyway Boof as is a great guy and very helpfull |
Keith is a decent fella, got me grab rail from him today - a little taller than expected but sweet either way.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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I have spoken to a couple of people that used his centre stand and they have no complaints other that the instructions are a bit vague
But as it is a copy of the triumph one there instructions should be OK
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