So,i have my bike in bits,iv cleaned things up and got it all boxed and ready for the re-build.

so my thoughts are turned to what to do with my suspension,its a 17 year old bike that has been used as a daily rider pretty much all of its life so as you can imagine everything is pretty tierd and has not been maintained.

front forks: im just thinking a rebuild with new springs if necessary and a change of oil and seals,how will i know if my springs need changing? and if they do what are the best to go for bearing in mind im a 18year old mechanic with small pockets lol.

rear shock: the shock itself is not leaking but the spring is quite badly rusted up if i got it re-built would they respray it for me if it was not to far gone? also what do people think of the Hagon N type shocks? are they any good for road use? how do they compaire to a original re-built shock?

Any other suggestions that i could do would be greatly appreciated im 6ft2" n weight 11stone5lb so abit odd ball lol.

thanks pete

Pete wrote: front forks: im just thinking a rebuild with new springs if necessary and a change of oil and seals,how will i know if my springs need changing?

The front springs have a service limit regarding length, the spec is in the haynes manual. Regardless of condition the standard springs are too soft for sports riding, Rick Oliver from this site does a good spring upgrade.

Rear: ANY new aftermarket shock will perform better than the near 20 year old standard unit!

thanks m8,but what about if i get the standard shock rebuilt even then would the bugdet hagon shock be better?