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« on: February 21, 2010, 01:47:58 PM » |
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Looking for some urethane wheel danpners. Went to eckfam@verizon.net and was told it was discontinued. Appreciate any help. |
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John U.
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2010, 02:20:37 PM » |
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Check the HDL site: http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_select1.asp?cat=Motorcycles&mfg=HondaThe link will get you to their microfische, but they only have the OEMs, no urethane. Gary (Eckfam) did a final run of urethane dampners last year. I suppose if enough people showed interest he might be convinced but it takes a fairly large number and a good percentage of those interested seem to evaporate when the time to send money comes. |
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2010, 02:25:56 PM » |
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I did a search for Gary Eckerman and found this on another thread... Give it a try.
Gary Eckermann
311 N Gardner
Burlington, Wa 98233 (360)757-8886
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2010, 03:46:53 PM » |
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I recently traded emails with Gary, and if there are enough people willing to place an order he indicated he would be willing to create another batch.
I would like to place and order for one set.
How many orders does Gary require?
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2010, 03:50:09 PM » |
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I take a set of dampers.
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John U.
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2010, 09:57:23 PM » |
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Last year Gary needed 20 firm orders to do a run of dampers. At the time there were a lot more than that expressing interest, but it was less than a year ago.
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2010, 07:36:15 AM » |
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I replaced the dampers on the last tire change, 22k. I would like to try the urethanes, would be interested.
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« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2010, 07:57:53 AM » |
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I have a set already but would like another for my spare wheel.
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2010, 11:18:44 AM » |
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How much? I'm interested for the next time I service the rear.
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2010, 07:54:30 AM » |
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I'd like a set and, depending on cost, maybe two.
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« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2010, 09:31:18 AM » |
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They ain't cheap, $75 a set compared to $32 for OEM but the theory is they are better.
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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2010, 10:24:16 AM » |
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Dumb question here but...what do they do?
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MP
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« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2010, 11:05:28 AM » |
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They absorb the shock between the driveline and the wheel. There are pins on the driveline, that go into a rubber like bushing in the wheel. When shift, or hit the brake, these absorb the shock, so it does not load the driveline with a shock.
As they wear, there will be a looseness develop when hit throttle, and/or apply brake. You will start to feel the slop in the driveline. New, tight dampers take that slack out again.
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« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2010, 10:41:53 AM » |
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Count me in for one too. It's time.
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2010, 02:41:59 PM » |
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Shockbushing Gary needs to weigh in on whether or not he can do another damper run, and what the price will be. Someone who is in need could send him an E-mail, he doesn't frequent this site as often as he used to. Do a member search, there is an E-mail icon.
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« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2010, 02:46:31 PM » |
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I spoke up for a set last year and never heard a thing about them being ready. I may have missed it, but would like a set from this years batch..............Gary ?  |
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« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2010, 06:20:33 PM » |
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I gots 65k on mine, recon it's a good time at 70k to change um. I need um also.
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« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2010, 03:27:38 PM » |
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Did anyone ever find out if he was going to make up a run of these??
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« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2010, 02:55:21 AM » |
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he did a run, i got a set of dampers and 4 bsushings.
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« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2010, 08:08:23 PM » |
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Got a set of Gary's 2009 dampner run waiting in the stash. I will install them when the rear tire wears out in a few months. My '97 has 99,000 miles & I can really feel the difference in driveline slack & tightness from Kim's 22,000 mile '98. Looking forward to having them replaced! Gary is a straight up trustworthy fellow.  |
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« Reply #20 on: April 06, 2010, 08:14:41 PM » |
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Well for me $75 is cheap insurance, so if he can be convinced to make another run I'm in! Heck I even got no problem prepaying as long as they get done!
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« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2010, 01:56:00 AM » |
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I am also in for a set.
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« Reply #22 on: April 07, 2010, 02:48:00 PM » |
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like TP I must have messed up as I had emailed him that I wanted a 2 sets
This time around I will just send him the money ahead of time, better that he has the money up front and I wait than the other way around
sorry Gary if I messed you up
Oss
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« Reply #23 on: April 07, 2010, 05:27:28 PM » |
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I feel lucky to have got a set of bushings and a set of dampers from him last year. A real quality product from a trustworthy guy.
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