NJB shocks (2010)

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Got these last week and the hole in the shock mount looks to be about 12mm (about 15/32) and of course the mounting bolts for the shocks are 3/8". Norman said just use the middle plastic spacers over my 3/8 bolt to take up the slop. Doesn't seem like a stable arrangement to me. Anyone else have another option. I don't seem to be able to find any steel sleeves that will work without going to a machine shop and having them made.

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NJB shocks (2010)


Dave
69S
 
Those plastic adaptor spacer sleeves are often supplied with shocks, but I've never known anyone to say they had a problem with them, I've certainy used them before in various shock mounting applications without any problem.
 
Those are exactly what I got. I just slipped the plastic sleeves over and installed. I don't anticipate any problems.
 
I've used the plastic spacer sleeves on at least a half-dozen rebuilds, with zero issues noted.

Hagons use the same spacers, by the way...
 
Just put NJB's on mine and yes I didn't like the plastic sleeves but so far OK. What I did notice is that my 69" and both little legs won't reach the ground now except on tiptoe! NJB's are a little longer than the Hagons but they do have 5 pre-load positions instead of the 3. Running on 2nd at the moment and feels a little soft, 3rd might cause more problems with feet down. Thats with 200 pounds leathered up.
 
Keith1069 said:
Just put NJB's on mine and yes I didn't like the plastic sleeves but so far OK. What I did notice is that my 69" and both little legs won't reach the ground now except on tiptoe! NJB's are a little longer than the Hagons but they do have 5 pre-load positions instead of the 3. Running on 2nd at the moment and feels a little soft, 3rd might cause more problems with feet down. Thats with 200 pounds leathered up.

You might try measuring your old springs as compared to the new NJB springs. If the old ones are shorter, just swap 'em out. (yeah, like it's that easy...)
 
You might try measuring your old springs as compared to the new NJB springs. If the old ones are shorter, just swap 'em out. (yeah, like it's that easy...)
Thanks GP, thought of that but the old springs are very rusty and I'm a tart who likes shiny!!
 
And what are the extra rubber buffers for supplied with the shocks?

Dave
69S
 
I learn something new here everyday. I thought adusting the shocks would change the stiffness too. Now I know why this bike feels a bit higher than other Commandos I've had! I feel like such a dweeb for not knowing this.( not a new feeling ) The more I learn the less I know!!!
 
I have had them on my 74 850 Mk2 for several years. They are too soft and that is for a less than 9 stone rider!
Fine if you are just riding around but if you push it in a tight corner you wont be happy. Im ready to spend
for a better rear end.
....hmm that doesnt sound quite right...:)
 
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There has to be a catch looking at the price... but they say you can specify spring rate
I'll ring them tomorrow to get the low down
 
Hi
Speak to Norman he is a great bloke.
I fitted a set to my race bike 20 years ago.
They have been refurbished twice I left them with him at the Stafford show & collected them at the end of the day.
Springs changed to suit your weight.
Good bloke. Ex Girling race engineer.
Chris
 
They have a std spec for each bike but give them your weight and they will adjust, if you know what you want they again will accommodate as long as it's in stock.
 
There has to be a catch looking at the price... but they say you can specify spring rate
I'll ring them tomorrow to get the low down
No catch, they are as good as Hagons in my opinion (and don't have that bloody horrible Dymo type label), They will supply what you ask for. e.g. I asked for a pair 1" over on my Can-Am 250 and they fitted perfectly. As you say the price is incredible, so i suspect they are manufactured abroad, but I also suspect the Hagon's are as well.

Cheers,

cliffa
 
I'm dragging up this old post, as a search came up NJB Shocks.

I fitted the shocks the other day, but only today did I install the chain guard.

On the top (firmest) click I can get a piece of paper between the gap, but they won't take a bump.

Anyone else had this issue with NJB's?

NJB shocks (2010)

I'd be wouldn't be surprised if these shocks are manufactured by Emgo.
 
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