[snowmannn]

Hey,

I cannot find any information on servicing the stock Showa shock for 1198. Is it actually serviceable? If yes, any idea where I can find the tech parameters like rebuild kit contents, oil spec, gas pressure, etc.? I did not find anything in the service manual.

Cheers,
Tony

 

[greg328]

I have a like-new Showa shock off my 1098 I'll sell you for a good price if you're interested. PM me.
Greg
Houston

 

[jwm2k3]

I don't think it's worth servicing. I think you should toss it in the trash and buy a pre owned Ohlins shock and amaze yourself.

I bought mine for 400

 

[greg328]

I'll sell you mine for $60 shipped to the lower 48 USA. Like new, take-off when my bike was new.

 

[snowmannn]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

I am aware of options for replacing the stock Showa. However I am interested in the technical matters regarding servicing this particular shock.

There's also a certain amount of info comparing the stock Showa and the stock Ohlins and it seems exchanging one for the other is not worth the effort. If you are upgrading it seems wiser to go up to Ohlins TTX or similar grade rear suspension.

 

[sixfive]

I had my stock Showa worked over by a local suspension guy and of course it isn't the quality of an Ohlins but for my riding style and skills it is more than enough so as far as I know its definitely doable and worth it if done right

 

[greg328]

Heck, my offer is a bargain even if you just use it for parts. You're gonna need 'em if you're going to service your Showa. Again, if it were me i would just exchange mine for yours. Cheap and simple. My .02
Greg