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Author Topic: Jinder is back after 8 years  (Read 5652 times)

jinder

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Jinder is back after 8 years
« on: October 17, 2013, 11:17:23 am »
Hey there guys I am back!!!  Still got my 957!

Also have a 857 and beast now too lol

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kiwi

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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2013, 03:43:22 am »
where you been!?
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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2013, 04:22:11 am »
Blimey! 8 years? is it really that long?
Did you nod off asleep or something?

Now, let me get you back up to speed on what's happened on here in the last 8 years.........................


..............we've all still got PRO~FLEX's!!!!!
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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2013, 02:24:56 am »
8 years! Have you done much riding over this time or have you had a break?
Welcome home!

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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2013, 01:00:16 am »
what are the shocks,risse front and rear??
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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2013, 04:29:04 am »

How do you find the Risse shocks? I'm still wondering if it's worth the outlay for them on my 757. My Noleens are still working fine at the moment but you just never know.
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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2013, 09:41:23 am »
Looks clean. I'd be jealous if mine didn't look just as good. ;)


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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2013, 10:44:44 am »

How do you find the Risse shocks? I'm still wondering if it's worth the outlay for them on my 757. My Noleens are still working fine at the moment but you just never know.

On my 857 I've got a Risse Genesis up front and an Astro 5 on the back. The rear is great and the ability to lock out the shock on the firmest setting or soften it to your liking at the turn of a lever is very usefull. I alter it all the time depending if I'm riding on the road or trail.
The front however I found too firm. My Genessis has far too much stiction and takes a fair hit to start it compressing. Once over the stiction it moves freely and smoothly but it's still not as responsive as a NR2.
I've switched the front back to the NR2 and the ride is lovely.

Risse are very good shocks, very light and beautifully made but if you live in UK the servicing is very difficult/non existent. There is no where in UK that do it anymore and as far as I know they have to be sent back to Risse. Other forum members have said Risse can be a nightmare to deal with. I bought mine from a fellow flexer and luckily they have not needed servicing yet and they are quite a few years old.

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jinder

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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2013, 11:24:28 pm »
Hey guys!  Yes lots of happened in eight years.  I got married and a kid is on the way (any day now). I been busy with my S2000 roadster and work.

But I am going to bring the 957 back to life this winter.  Going to take it all apart and upgrade a few things. 

The shocks ok are - pretty light.  My rear shock is blown and now I need to get a new one.  Might just order a noleen rear. Unless anyone has a good rear shock for sale here?

I remember a few names here - good to be back!
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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2013, 11:26:44 pm »
where you been!?

My brother. It's been a long time!  I miss chatting with ya

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jinder

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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2013, 11:30:02 pm »
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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2013, 10:38:20 am »
Nice bike man.

I have a 757 (springs) and 855 and Beast and need elastomers for the 855 and Beast - any ideas? I'm UK based as well.

Thanks for help in advance.

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shovelon

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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2013, 07:57:37 am »
Jinder- my man!

Kinda fell off the radar myself lately. A little one on the way. Boy life is gonna take you into another dimension.

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Re: Jinder is back after 8 years
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2013, 09:26:00 am »
Hey guys!  Yes lots of happened in eight years.  I got married and a kid is on the way (any day now). I been busy with my S2000 roadster and work.

But I am going to bring the 957 back to life this winter.  Going to take it all apart and upgrade a few things. 

The shocks ok are - pretty light.  My rear shock is blown and now I need to get a new one.  Might just order a noleen rear. Unless anyone has a good rear shock for sale here?

I remember a few names here - good to be back!

Hope all is well. You've probably done something already regarding your rear shock. It looks like a Genesis from Risse? I had them rebuild mine and it was $55-60. They did a seal replacement and a new valve stem. Always liked the look of the 957!