Rear shock

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  1. Swty

    Swty New Member

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    Hi guys I have a 2009 blade and was wondering if anyone knows the service schedule for the rear shock.
    Going to look for a second hand shock for mine and service the front forks.
    Reason is the bike is super hard and I can’t soften it off.
    So will pick up second hand shock and get mine refurbished so need to know what sort of mileage I should look for.
    Thanks
     
  2. tuktuk

    tuktuk Elite Member

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    See if you can pick up a 2012 plus version as they a bit better. You might find a low mileage one which doesn't need servicing.
     
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  3. Swty

    Swty New Member

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    Just picked up a 2012 one thanks
     
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  4. Bikeboy

    Bikeboy Active Member

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    You'll need a rear hugger to go with it .
     
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  5. Shutty

    Shutty Well-Known Member

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    2012 way to go, my old 08 was noticeably better with the newer one on
     
  6. Swty

    Swty New Member

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    Will a 2012 rear hugger fit or do I modify mine.
    Would look myself but not home for a while.
     
  7. tuktuk

    tuktuk Elite Member

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    Yeah 2012 will go straight on.

    The oem ones are fairly cheap from memory, even from honda they are 20 quid or something.
     
  8. Swty

    Swty New Member

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    Brilliant thanks will get one ordered up
     

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