Specialized FSR questions

[DMC3000]

I've always liked the look of the old FSRs but worry about buying one and being stuck with wobbly linkages...are the bearings/bushings easy to replace on these and is it a costly job?

Thanks

 

[valve bouncer]

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=288979
Looks like BETD have run out of parts for the pre 2000 FSRs.

 

[development_cycle]

Re:

Depends entirely what vintage you are speaking about

 

[lowslowandold]

I have 3 packs of rear bushes, there is a company in Germany who sell them

 

[valve bouncer]

I have 3 packs of rear bushes, there is a company in Germany who sell them

Well come on then, spill the beans!

 

[twain]

the long short of it is the bearings are a doddle to replace.
the bushing - not easy. need to be hardened steel bushes which is an expensive material to get hold of/machine.
so i ended up getting the needle bearing kits from BETD for the top of seat stay and the shock linkage purely for the bushes.
the main pivot and 'a' links [next to the rear dropouts] ive used SKF sealed bearings. there isnt any play in it (only a very small slightly noticeable 'knock' noise when i grab the rear triangle and move it side to side) but on a 16yr old frame isnt bad i guess and i just dont care anymore. ill ride it till the seat stay cracks at the main pivot

 

[lowslowandold]

Sorry buddy, I will dig the invoice up tomorrow and share the company name, I think I googled the part number and it took me there

 

[twain]

Re:

Id still be interested in those bushes....
In the meantime, this link is good for top hat washers:
http://www.igus.co.uk/iglidur

 

[valve bouncer]

Can I suggest to the mods that this thread be merged with twain's existing and most excellent FSR bearing upgrade thread?