SACHS DAMPERS REBUILDS
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Mine should arrive today and went for un-pinning.
Will let you know what they are like when they return!
Will let you know what they are like when they return!
How long are we expecting these dampers to last until their next refurb?!
From my experience of other parts being serviced, you can find that re-furbed parts (not in all cases) will last longer than new parts, as mass production can result in lower quality control, and serviced parts are usually done by hand, where more care and time goes into it.
Do you mind if I ask how much your's cost to service bearne? I've got mine booked in for the 9th of june, Ben did mention though that on average they cost around £160 each, but this depends on condition obviously.
Do you mind if I ask how much your's cost to service bearne? I've got mine booked in for the 9th of june, Ben did mention though that on average they cost around £160 each, but this depends on condition obviously.
No worries, they cost £467 all in which included postage!
Just paid for mine today and they cost £406.01 inc vat and postage! Not too bad if I'm honest, I thought it would have been nearer £450 - £500! I'll be glad now to get them back on Friday so I should have the T back on the road by the weekend! I'm getting sick of all the walking an my girlfriends oil burner! ;o)
Did you take the springs off before you sent them?
Yeah I took the springs off and gave them a really good clean before sending them, as Ben mentioned if I did this it would reduce the price. The offside strut was in need of a total service as you could hear the oil swashing around inside, so obviously there wasn't any gas left + you could compress the strut (without the spring) very easily. The nearside strut was in much better condition and has probably only had a good check over.
I bought some Hammerite the other day too, so there going to have a proper freshen up before they go back on.
I bought some Hammerite the other day too, so there going to have a proper freshen up before they go back on.
keith185 said:
Yeah like Gazza said I phoned on the 18th May and got them in for the 8th June, so there's a little wait on them. When they're with BG they take about 3 days to service them and post. The difference in the T is amazing! I'm not sure if it's ever felt this good in the time I've had it - makes me think mine have been bad for a long time.
Two dampers reconditioned this week £420.68 incl carriage.
Just to let people know I can now get Sachs dampers refurbished by an approved Sachs supplier and the price is dare I say it much better than BG 
Either contact me via PM or email matt@stealthsport.co.uk
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Either contact me via PM or email matt@stealthsport.co.uk
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marrow said:
The company I use are not anyone they are an Ohlins dealer and have there own suspension dyno but they have asked me not to give there name out as they do not want to deal with the public directly.
This sounds great Matt- perhaps you could Pm me a price please?
Other than your word, can you provide any further evidence, written or stamped perhaps, of Sachs' authorisation?
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Other than your word, can you provide any further evidence, written or stamped perhaps, of Sachs' authorisation?
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To be fair to Matt I don't see why he needs to provide authorisation - most damper overhauls only require new seals and repressurisation - the seals are most likely to be available commercially. More difficult is when it comes to broken adjuster spindles etc.
On the other hand one of the Ohlins overhaul specialists in the South has received some bad press on another forum - but then one tends to only post the bad news. The one in Hampshire is well known and has a lot of well respected motorsport experience.
On the other hand one of the Ohlins overhaul specialists in the South has received some bad press on another forum - but then one tends to only post the bad news. The one in Hampshire is well known and has a lot of well respected motorsport experience.