Shock Repair?

[Robert Luland]

Would anyone here know of anyone in cottage nation that repairs and or rebuilds 59 and up shocks. Thanks, Bob L

[Chris Haynes]

I remember seeing ads in Hemmings Motor News for shock rebuilding.

[Robert Luland]

Thanks Chris. I'll have a look. I remember there was a thread on on of the other sites but I can't find it. There is someone out there that does this.

[rbenash]

Paul Freibus of American Cycle Fabrication is rebuilding mine as part of my '65 pan project might want to give him a call.

They advertise in the club mag.

http://americancyclefab.com/

[Robert Luland]

Thanks Ray. Tomorrows first call.

[rbenash]

I know that they are closed Mondays since their shop is open Saturdays. But Barb/Paul are usually good at getting back if you leave vmail. They do travel to the meets to pick up/delvier engine and trans rebuild work though. Joel is usually running things if they are away - good guy. Usually get a good response with email as well.

[flat-happy]

aren't they in bonneville this week? i forget when speed week is

[rbenash]

Pretty sure that's in August. And yes they go (complete) in speedweek every year.

[flat-happy]

i talked to him at rhinebeck and i think he said he wouldn't be at wauseon because of speed week but maybe he meant the one in calif

[bmh]

M B products in I believe Colorado used to rebuild and shorten shocks. Did nice work. That was years ago though, can look for an address or phone number if someone needs.

[Robert Luland]

Brain MB stands for one thing Mel Bernstein. This human being is the worst scum that was ever involved in motorcycles. I know him from Long Island in the seventies before honest god fearing folk of Colorado were duped. This thieving clown used to advertize in sleazy rider all the time. I mentioned this on an other sight a couple of years ago and it turned into a six page lynching crew.

[Rubone]

Come-on Bob,
Tell us what you really think about the "Dragonman"
Robbie

[exeric]

Wow, the Dragonman. That's a name I haven't heard in awhile. I never did know his real name. I did a 32E generator exchange with him about 20 years ago and I have to say that was/is a fantastic generator. It's still going strong. I've heard some really bad things about him however, and I thought he was long gone.

[rbenash]

i talked to him at rhinebeck and i think he said he wouldn't be at wauseon because of speed week but maybe he meant the one in calif

It takes him some prep to get his flatty race tweaked and ready. He also builds for another fellow that runs a panhead there out of Texas. So I imagine he's packing up traveling, getting there and doing some tuning before the actual event. He and his family/crew are pretty serious about Bonneville that's for sure.

His father even set a record last year:

http://peckhammer.blogspot.com/2008/10/bonneville-passion-endurance-and.html

[rbenash]

Had an occasion to talk with Paul today about my project. Mentioned that he may get a call about some shocks. He affirmed that it's routine work that they do. So go ahead give him a call and let him know that I referred. He'll remember.

He is getting ready for Bonneville, but the shop still runs while he and Barb are gone. If you do send your shocks there you'll be happy with the work. I came to know him from AMCA members who recommended him and I have to say that he's top notch and has great attention to detail, a perfectionist. I've made several visits as you can imagine. He instills this ethic in the folks that work there as well.