Rear shock sock

[dcstrom]

Looking at getting one of these before my shock gets too much crud on it

http://www.traxxion.com/VentedShockSock.aspx

but need to know the spring length. Anyone have their bike handy and can measure the spring for me?

Looked at the Dirtskins too, but they are neoprene and might provide too much insulation - i.e. the shock won't cool as well - so will try the traxxion first. They are cheaper too!

Trevor

 

[tomatocity]

Looking at getting one of these before my shock gets too much crud on it

http://www.traxxion.com/VentedShockSock.aspx

but need to know the spring length. Anyone have their bike handy and can measure the spring for me?

Looked at the Dirtskins too, but they are neoprene and might provide too much insulation - i.e. the shock won't cool as well - so will try the traxxion first. They are cheaper too!

Trevor

Almost 10"

 

[dcstrom]

Almost 10"

Thanks mate - I'm not sure what you're talking about... congrats though! >

The length of the spring is actually just a tad over 8" inches, so I'm thinking the Traxxion sock is going to fit. For $16 it's worth a shot!

Trevor

 

[Tremor38]

Thanks mate - I'm not sure what you're talking about... congrats though! >

The length of the spring is actually just a tad over 8" inches, so I'm thinking the Traxxion sock is going to fit. For $16 it's worth a shot!

Trevor

Well ya know everyone exaggerates when it comes to length.

 

[stevepsd]

Let us know how it works and what size shock cover you ended up with.

 

[Tremor38]

Let us know how it works and what size shock cover you ended up with.

I second that. 8)

 

[thagua]

Did mine with neoprene with a velcro closure ...
The front were sewn so had to take off the front shocks

Cheers,
Thagua

 

[dcstrom]

I fitted the shock sock today - looks like it will do the job.

http://www.traxxion.com/ventedshocksock.aspx?variation=306&product=11751&edit=true

Full write-up and more pics here
http://supertenere1200.com/2012/01/09/looking-after-the-rear-shock-or-making-the-yellow-go-away/

 

[Blue_eyes]

Just ordered one via Traxxion Dynamics eBay store. Thanks for doing all the research! ::008::

 

[jajpko]

Wow, They want $13.40 to ship a 16.95 part.. That's a bit fricking much....

 

[dcstrom]

Wow, They want $13.40 to ship a 16.95 part.. That's a bit fricking much....

Ah no - I should have mentioned that... when you order, in the comment field write "You want $13.40 to ship a 16.95 part.. That's a bit fricking much...." (or something to that effect) and they will ship it via USPS for $6.00. It's a problem with the way the shopping cart does the calcultion...

 

[jajpko]

Ah no - I should have mentioned that... when you order, in the comment field write "You want $13.40 to ship a 16.95 part.. That's a bit fricking much...." (or something to that effect) and they will ship it via USPS for $6.00. It's a problem with the way the shopping cart does the calcultion...

That does sound more like it.. Thanks ::025::

 

[Blue_eyes]

I consider it a gift to support the US economy.... ::025:: ::021::

 

[MGB]

I've got one of these covering the rear Ohlins on my old RS, like it a lot.

 

[fender5803]

Wow, They want $13.40 to ship a 16.95 part.. That's a bit fricking much....

On the ebay store the shipping was $6.00 for Priority USPS and $16 for sock. I went for it since I am not big on washing my bike or really trying to keep it clean too much I figure the fore and aft socks will help a little ...

 

[jajpko]

On the ebay store the shipping was $6.00 for Priority USPS and $16 for sock. I went for it since I am not big on washing my bike or really trying to keep it clean too much I figure the fore and aft socks will help a little ...

Thanks, I will go with the Ebay site..

 

[Blue_eyes]

Just ordered one via Traxxion Dynamics eBay store. Thanks for doing all the research! ::008::

And it arrived today! Will install after I cleaned the bike / shock. Looks good! ::008::

 

[cosmic]

And it arrived today! Will install after I cleaned the bike / shock. Looks good! ::008::

::006::

 

[Kidder]

And it arrived today! Will install after I cleaned the bike / shock. Looks good! ::008::

Let us know how long it takes. Unless you have really small hands I think you will find it time consuming to install. Well, it took a lot longer than I thought it would.

 

[dcstrom]

Let us know how long it takes. Unless you have really small hands I think you will find it time consuming to install. Well, it took a lot longer than I thought it would.

for me it took a little while to figure out the best way to do it, but now I know I think it will be about a 15 minute job next time...

http://supertenere1200.com/2012/01/09/looking-after-the-rear-shock-or-making-the-yellow-go-away/