I bought a risse shock recently not knowing its condition, but the price reflected that. Rebound damping still works, but the shaft is heavily scored. Not sure if it holds air as I can't pump it up - valve thread seems too short for a standard shock pump to go on far enough to depress the valve and allow air in). What options do I have in terms of replacement? I was toying with the idea of having something made to allow it to fit my RTS team too. I've contacted risse directly but have had no response. Anyone know much about these shocks and what's on the inside? Are they nitrogen charged etc?
Risse shock help
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If you don't have any luck with Risse themselves then maybe try j6shocks.com, or mickgardenerracing.com, I think both of those can/could service the Noleen shocks found on Proflex bikes, and perhaps the Risse units as well as they were quite a popular upgrade on Proflex.
If you don't have any luck with Risse themselves then maybe try j6shocks.com, or mickgardenerracing.com, I think both of those can/could service the Noleen shocks found on Proflex bikes, and perhaps the Risse units as well as they were quite a popular upgrade on Proflex.
Cheers for the replies. I had responses from risse when I wanted to buy a shock, but when I wanted help/info about a shock I already owned, silence is deafening. Shame! I had to go to meet lawill directly to get a new shaft and shock service on my old leader forks. Service from meet was great, maybe another avenue for investigation I guess.
Access to Risse Racings old website from13/8/2004 is in the link,
https://web.archive.org/web/20040813023 ... nical.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20040813023 ... nical.html
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If it's holding air and damping ok, you're cool!
Risse can and will supply all parts for their shicks but can be slow to respond:
https://www.risseracing.com/
Periodic oil changes and O-ring replacements are a good idea. The shaft seal is like a big square section rubber band IIRC, and you may need a special tool to unscrew the body too IIRC.
If it's holding air and damping ok, you're cool!
Risse can and will supply all parts for their shicks but can be slow to respond:
https://www.risseracing.com/
Periodic oil changes and O-ring replacements are a good idea. The shaft seal is like a big square section rubber band IIRC, and you may need a special tool to unscrew the body too IIRC.
It seems to hold air, and damping seems fine. Problem is, the shock shaft is heavily scored and gets a bit stuck so needs some work. I bought it wondering if it was feasible to have a new end made to allow me to use it with my RTS. The eyelet appears to be screwed in, and aside from the air valve, should be simple enough in theory. Not worth considering unless I can sort the shaft though.
I seem to remember when some proflex owners shocked at the risse prices sought to fit other shocks and had adapters made that would work on all but the small frames.
This place might be able to help you though? http://idriders.com/proflex/smf/index.p ... tion=forum
This place might be able to help you though? http://idriders.com/proflex/smf/index.p ... tion=forum
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