Yamaha TRX850 Enthusiasts Forum

Discussions with Marko today was on getting the std trx rear shock rebuilt and I mentioned I was about to get mine done. So he jumped on board to get his done at the same time and while on the way home he dropped in to chatt to Paul at MPE suspension here in SE Qld.

http://www.mpesuspension.com.au/

So hear is the deal,
Base price is around $330
Rebuild the std TRX shock , replace oil with quality synthetic oil and re-gas with the option to re-spring to your weight.
It makes sense to have 4 or 5 of the same on the work bench and do a run so I’ve set a timeline of the 1st of March to get your shock either to my place or shipped directly to MPE.
Down time will be aprox 2 weeks plus the shipping times if not local drop off / pick up either at MPE or at my place.
2 have jumped on board at present and a great price for a well overdue upgrade on just about all TRX’s.

http://www.racetech.com/HTML_FILES/SMRS.html

Another extra option is fitting a Racetech separator valve in the rebound cuircut.
Last time I chatted on this to Paul was an extra $70 but well worth it in my eyes.
I’ll clarify this later in the week.

So let me know who wants to take advantage of this offer and contact me.

I’ve put a number of forum members in touch with Paul over the years with nothing but excellent feedback on workmanship and price.
He currently has a pair of thundercat forks of mine to which he is retrofitting cartridge internals into which I will pick up when delivering the trx rear shocks and look forward to fitting to the white TRX.

If I can excavate my bikes from the dust and cobwebs in my sister's barn then I might have two shocks for the deal.
I'll let you know in a couple of days.

Cool bananas Dicky, i’ll Keep you in the loop mate.
There already is another 5 jumping on board and you have a couple of weeks up your sleeve to get things sorted.
Once I get a confirmation from you I’ll forward you an email address and MPE will request information on rider weights, bike weight, any changes ( ride height) style of riding ( sports, track, touring ) to tune to suit your needs.

I might be up for this too. How much roughly to do the forks? I have a pair of Thundercat forks and a pair of TRX which need re-chroming.

Count me in please Cobba.

Ok got to talk to Paul today to clarify things a little.

I’m just waiting on an email from him showing the pricing regime and discount offered.

Price for re-spring to weight is not included but does includes new piston head seal and revised damping to suit your needs. Touring/ sports/ track . New Seals, bump stop , fluids and gas.

Once received I’ll forward you all a copy .
Sorry if any confusion on my behalf...

Recieved the email covering the rebuild today.

Shock service, fit seal head, modify compression and rebound damping including shock oil, gas and valving shims.
$260

1x shock head assembly $55
1x bottom out rubber $25

Subtotal $340
Discount -$70
Total $270

If rider weight is over 85kg without riding gear they may need a stiffer rate shock spring.
Shock spring $165

Sounds good to me.

Numbers are looking good so far with 6 jumping on board so far..

Ok guys either drop your shock off at my place before Monday
Contact Paul at MPE or ship directly to MPE by Monday 4th March 2019.

Posted mine off on Saturday, doubt it would have got there by the 4th though.

As long as your sent the email mate you’ll Be right.

Yep, followed up with an email, quoting your quotation (!) but haven't heard boo from him back Cobba.

Can you remember the tittle of the email you sent.
I’ll get him to check his junk mail.
He mentioned he’d be pretty busy the start of this week finishing off a few bikes for the start of the race season..

I sent him an email and received a quick one liner that he'd received my email and all was good..