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seal
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:58 am
by Mike Nixon
daves79x wrote:The stock shock WAS rebuildable - Honda discontinued the seal. I haven't checked David Silver or other overseas sources, but it's only a matter of time. I think a couple of folks are trying to source aftermarket seals.
Dave
Honda's seals ran out last year. David Silver does not have. CMSNL has the part listed, but has not yet responded to inquiries re availability. Aftermarket seals are available but require modification of the shock bearing to fit as they are thicker, but also they may not be as durable as they are mostly torsional seals.
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:33 am
by daves79x
Mike:
Thanks for the update!
Dave
yer welcome!
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:02 am
by Mike Nixon
Dave -- You're welcome! If I get the NL ones, my rate for doing this job will have to go up. Their seals are $30 USD each!
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:36 pm
by cbxtacy
and I guess a visit is in order. I removed my leaky rear shock off my 82.
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:20 pm
by Highmileage
I guess I was misunderstood in that last post. Not the first time.
The shock on my '82 is not leaking or anything, but stock Honda shocks, like most everything else, have come a long ways since '82.
I guess no one here has done any experimenting with what other newer shocks, ones that might possibly be found at a reasonable price, might work well on the Pro-Link CBX...
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:51 pm
by cbxtacy
Newer shocks at a reasonable price would be the Progressive Suspension shock. If you feel the need to adjust the pre-load on the spring, it takes a spanner wrench and it is extremely difficult to get to. Older Works Performance-ditto. I've seen some new shocks with a remote preload adjuster that makes it a snap. They're usually $800 and up.