Date: 3 Jun 2005 16:24:55 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: c900 rear shock bolts
On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 16:06:58 GMT, John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> wrote: > On 1 Jun 2005 16:32:09 GMT, Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote: >> >> Hm, if their support sucks pre-sales, how will it be once they already >> have your money, I wonder? That said, eeuroparts pissed me off, by >> telling me a week after I ordered that an item I needed was "on >> intergalactic back-order". Ended up paying extra to the dealership to > > I'm generally a big fan of eeuroparts, but I just received an order from them > that was missing one item. The invoice listed it as backordered. You're right, > it sure would be nice to know up front whether something is in stock. So they also didn't contact you when they shipped short? > Anyway, here's another question: I have received my new shocks (Koni specials), > but I'm still waiting for the new rear springs to come in. Is there any harm in > installing the Konis with the old rear springs (assuming I can get the old > shocks off)? The old springs are sagged and very soft, and I'm wondering > whether the new shocks could be damaged. Other than doing some of the same work twice, I really can't see any harm. I doubt that the travel will exceed the capacity of the shocks, even with tired springs. Dave Hinz