Daytona 900 (1996 Some Tlc)

This is going to be a really nice bike - properly fettled

 

We found that shock was awefull and regularly leaked out its fluid.
found a YSS is a really good alternative at a modest price.

 

That's a whole bunch of really useful stuff. My '92 1000 needs new fork seals, hopefully they'll come next week. I've been gradually rebuilding mine which has suffered a little from long term storage, as well as the Who rebuilt the rear calliper without dust seals. Luckily it was recoverable by the same technique you showed earlier. Like you I am amazed how well the finish has held up for 25 years.

 

[QUOTE="Slowboy, post: 131153, member: 6778 as well as the Who rebuilt the rear calliper without dust seals.[/QUOTE]

I have heard of a few bodgers doing this. Not a good practice, just lazy. Also i've seen a few calipers where the lip from the dust seal to the edge of the caliper is eaten away from corrosion.

 

[QUOTE="Slowboy, post: 131153, member: 6778 as well as the Who rebuilt the rear calliper without dust seals.[/QUOTE]

I have heard of a few bodgers doing this. Not a good practice, just lazy. Also i've seen a few calipers where the lip from the dust seal to the edge of the caliper is eaten away from corrosion.

 

Hi, Chris. Regarding the rear shock ... I have been running a Hagon on my Trident 900 which I'm pretty pleased with, although I have only the original one to compare it with, so how it stacks up against any others I know not. Much better than the original one though! Hagon will build a shock to match your weight and useage (many others do the same, of course) and will also service/rebuild it as you think fit. I had mine serviced and rebuilt with a slightly 'heavier' (or whatever the word is!) spring a few years ago - they received it on a Monday morning (phoned me to check what work I wanted doing) and it was in the post back to me next day (they phoned me just before 6pm to say it was all done and tell me the cost, but then had to wait until I could find a suitable layby to pull up in - 44 tonner sized - so that I could could pay them). Excellent service I thought.
Other will have their favourites but I can only go on my own experiences.

 

Only had one experience with Hagon via a friend. His service received and costs were ridiculous when he wanted to have a spring change. plus it corroded badly.
I have fitted a few YSS now and everyone are over the moon.