Anyone have any thoughts on replacing the rear shock with an aftermarket vs having a porper spring installed and reworking the oem unit on a 96 rs125?
Think it comes down to cost. Spring and rebuild and revalving runs about $600 when a new Penski runs about $1000 Bill Cole
Verify your spring. Hyperco springs generally run around $100. This may solve alot of your problems. If not rebuild and revalve run about $400. (pretty close to what Bill said, but if you are way off on the spring, try that first for $100, then see where you are, unfortunately valving and spring rate tend to follow each other) A "properly selected" shock of course would be optimal, but kinda depends on budget. Get with Max at Traxxion.com for details, he usually hangs out on the Wera main board and is always willing to help. (Did miracles with my TZ-250 suspension)
I think there is a lot more to it than just comparing a revalve price to the price of a new Penske. In addition to working correctly out of the box, a Penske is way more adjustable than the stock unit and easier to work on. I got my penske because I was at the end of the adjustment for ride height on the stock unit. Of course, this also means you can tune yourself into a hole if you are not careful. That being said, I paid significantly less than $1000 for the penske on my RS. Call Speed-werks of Camden, DE at (302)672-7223 and ask them what the racer price is for a Penske. I think you 'll be surprised. Aaron
