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DB3 Shock damper (insulator)

 
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Rikrok



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 1:46 pm    Post subject: DB3 Shock damper (insulator) Reply with quote

I found a red rubberized donut on the floor under my bike. It seems to be the bushing from around the shock shaft. Replaceable? Don't worry about it? I am assuming it is there to keep the suspension from bottoming out.



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2bims



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 7:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you have a paioli or ohlins shock on the back, which are the same in look and fabrication, with a separate gas remote unit, yeh. There should be a rubber ring around the chromed steel slider, that can travel up or down, yeh. It's a cush stop for if the shock does bottom out, it's a one piece whole rubber ring fitted when the shock is assembled, I'd not worry too much, depending on rider weight, or if you travel with a pillion, you could always pop it back on and run insulation tape around it, and perhaps a wide cable tie to keep it in place...check your shock. As it maybe a dogs toy you found, or an old homer Simpson 🍩....
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sb8rs



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Rick
As far as I am aware no Mantra's were supplied with an Ohlin shock.
My paioli shock went (seal) and I replaced with a Niton shock, so much better.
I believe the donut you have found is the bottom rubber bush that has perished. The bike must be 20 plus years old so if original it has done well.
For safety's you must find out exactly what you have found.
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Rikrok



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's what it was. It has all but crumbled to pieces. I'll just live with it missing unless I upgrade the shock. It is the Paioli unit.
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brian



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine was the same on my db4 (Paioli shock). I've never worried about it
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