Darkhorseman wrote:
Does anyone know of any after market rear shock absorbers for the 2000 Roadstar. Call me cheap but $900 Oz sounds a little rich. They look like a sealed unit. I don't suppose they can be repaired?

Thanks for all the replies. It's a lonely place when you get quoted big bucks for a part that is after all ... just a shock absorber.
I have learned a few things since I posted.
There may be a European version of the shocky for a bike the Europeans call the "Wildstar". That costs aroud $750.00.
But even better, there are two types of shock absorber; an enclosed spring (difficult to recondition) and an open spring (reconditionable for around $220 - $260).

Here is a quote from a Brisbane suspension repairer that I got -
From: wwshockabsorbers@iinet.net.au
> To: maurice_mcgahey@hotmail.com
> Subject: RE: Data posted to form 2 of http://www.wwshockabsorbers.com.au/quote.htm
> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:04:35 +1000
>
> Dear Maurice,
> We should be able to recondition your shock for $220..
> Thanks for your email
> Jenny


My shock has done 130,000 hard clicks as the bike has been in every state except West Oz and Tazzy with my fat arse and camping gear on board. I can't complain about the service that the Roadstar has given.

Thanks for the replies.