I’ve got hold of a ‘97 856 and stripped it down for the once over as both shocks didn’t feel right. Can anyone help with the servicing of these or have any info on them? The springs are fine but I’m new to suspension so any help would be gratefully received
Most likely the latter ,. The ODS shocks were a step up from the pure elastomer ones though.
Not sure if a Noleen shock as found on the 857etc would fit? But it is/was a popular upgrade, as were the Risse Racing shocks, but then you're getting into a lot of ££ just to upgrade the shock.
On my 857 I had an adapter made to fit a modern Fox Float air shock, not very period correct but was a big improvement. I think the Cad file for the adapter is still on the idriders site somewhere.