Shocktube??

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  1. ray

    ray Well-Known Member

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    #1 ray, Nov 30, 2011
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    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    No, but ive often looked at them.
    Not quite sure if i like them or not.
     
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  3. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    Yes had one on my speed triple for 2 years. But ought it before R&G had the rights to sell them. cost me £25 and as their is no prices I'm hoping it won't be much more.

    They do a very good job of looking after your shock but basically it it just neoprene with both ends sewn together so you put a cable Tie through it and that's how they stay on the shock

    Now that I know that I would rather source some neoprene and do it myself for only a few £££

    hope that helps
     
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    to add after a quick google I would suggest going to a place that sell's wetsuits/fixes them and see if they can sell some of it. you would only need 20 mil extra on the ends and enough to wrap around. some velcro that gets sewn on the edges so once it's wrapped around the shock it sticks both side and cable tie both ends.

    Simples
     
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    Thanks guys.

    The reason I ask is R&G owe me about £20 but seem reluctant to credit the money back to my card, & instead are offering me the Shocktube.
    Problem I've got is they don't know the correct measurement & for me to get them I'm pretty sure I need to remove the shock?

    As I'm not the most gifted mechanic (& the fact they would like the measurements by tomorrow) it's not looking good for me :(

    The only other item I don't have of their's is a Shark fin/Toe guard. Not really sure what they do and if I need one for a road going Blade?
     
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  7. Milky

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    Thought of one for mine, but decided they're a waste of time. Once they're on, they're on so if they get covered in s**t you have to take them off for a proper clean. At least if you don't have one, you can get into the shock with a brush and give it a proper clean. I would spend your credit on something else mate :)
     
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  8. dan.1moore1

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    They stop your toes getting chewed by your rear sprocket .. Its for racers mainly
     
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    Thanks Dan, I guess you're talking about the Shark fin :)

    Is it worth spending my credit on the fin/guard as I seem to have all the other bolt on items from R&G for my bike?
     
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    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    May as well mate . Gives the Racer look i suppose . Only reason i aint bought 1 my self is i want a GB Racing fin to match my paddock stands and engine guards when i get them
     
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    Ended up getting a Shocktube for the winter hack.

    Just gotta fit all me lovely bits now :)
     
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    Do a How to thread with lots of pics if you can mate .
     
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