2001 TXT 200 Shock

[jpelaston]

Hello.

I just got a 2001 TXT 200 and believe the shock is blown out. Does anyone know where I can get a new one and about how much something like this will cost?

Bike runs great and I am excited to get out and really get to riding it, but like most used bike purchases, it needs a few things taken care of first.

Any help is appreciated.

[fastducs]

Lewisport sells aftermarket shocks for about $600 if memory serves me right. But you can have your OEM shock rebuilt by a suspension shop. I don't mean a bike dealer, I mean a real suspension specialist. There are a few of them throughout USA:

- RaceTech (http://www.racetech.com/)

- Factory Connection (http://www.factoryconnection.com/)

- MX-tech (http://www.mx-tech.com/)

- GMD Computrack (http://www.computrackboston.com/)

GMD Computrack Boston rebuilt my Montesa 315r shock for about $120 a few years ago. If you don't have a local suspension expert, then call Peter Kates at 508-876-9407. Shipping in the continental USA should be about $10 each way. Right now is the slow season around here, so it's the perfect time to get your suspension serviced. I was originally told that my Montesa shock wasn't rebuildable, then I was told that I had to send it to some guru in California to get it worked on. Turns out there is nothing mystical about trials bike suspension. Peter has done suspension work for me before, so I brought the shock to him. He told me that it's just a simple gas-oil-emulsion Showa shock, and rather primitive by comparison to state-of-the-art MX and roadracing shocks. He rebuilt it without any problems.

[jpelaston]

Thank you for all the info. I am in touch with a local suspension guy (Kirk at KRW cycles in Phillipsburg OH) and he said he can rebuild it and recharge it for me.

Now all I need to do is get the clutch master cylinder rebuilt and hope that stops the clutch from dragging.

Lewisport sells aftermarket shocks for about $600 if memory serves me right. But you can have your OEM shock rebuilt by a suspension shop. I don't mean a bike dealer, I mean a real suspension specialist. There are a few of them throughout USA:

- RaceTech (http://www.racetech.com/)

- Factory Connection (http://www.factoryconnection.com/)

- MX-tech (http://www.mx-tech.com/)

- GMD Computrack (http://www.computrackboston.com/)

GMD Computrack Boston rebuilt my Montesa 315r shock for about $120 a few years ago. If you don't have a local suspension expert, then call Peter Kates at 508-876-9407. Shipping in the continental USA should be about $10 each way. Right now is the slow season around here, so it's the perfect time to get your suspension serviced. I was originally told that my Montesa shock wasn't rebuildable, then I was told that I had to send it to some guru in California to get it worked on. Turns out there is nothing mystical about trials bike suspension. Peter has done suspension work for me before, so I brought the shock to him. He told me that it's just a simple gas-oil-emulsion Showa shock, and rather primitive by comparison to state-of-the-art MX and roadracing shocks. He rebuilt it without any problems.