Hi Level rear shocker worries.

[speedy]

I purchased a new chrome Hi Level rear shocker off a trader at the Cleethorpes rally to fit to my AF. Basically it looked nicely made and was of the period look that I wanted and as it was 4 position adjustable, was a bit of an upgrade on the Escorts that it was to be replacing. I put it on and used it for Shipston. On it's second adjustment it was SCARY! It bounced that much that I daren't go into corners and it kept causing the centre stand to flip up and down, the bounce was that bad. I got a c spanner and adjusted it to its highest setting today and took her for a test ride. It's still awful and so soft and bouncy I daren't use it, so tomorrow I am putting the Escorts that Ray has rebushed for me back on as I know that one will be safe. Has anyone else used these and had the same problems? At first I thought it was my weight, as at 17 and a half stone, I'm not a lightweight, but having said that, no other shocker has faired so badly, even with a pillion cheers,Speedy.

[Timbo]

How much did you pay for it?

[gaz_powell]

there around £40 and £60 for black and chrome respectively.

ive got one but not had chance to try it yet - still building the bike

they look decent and appear well made

[ForemanBob]

That sounds like it has lost all the oil from the shock absorber, and youve only got the spring working....

I'd be returning it pronto from where it came...

[livefast_diefat]

Same as above, loss of pressure and relying on spring only mate

[speedy]

Thanks folks. Bought brand new and was like it from the onset. Looks a lovely shocker to be honest, but is useless. If it had lost fluid, then it was faulty from new. I have no idea who it was that sold it to me, as it was a dealer at Cleethorpes that I've nevewr dealt with and probably won't remember who it is again. So it looks like I have lost me money there then.cheers,Speedy.

[paulmgreen]

Yes.... As above I reckon!

[soulsurfer]

Surely a quality shock of this type of design at a price of £40 is expecting a little too much isn't it?