Shock servicing

£321.40 inc. VAT

Shock servicing isn’t as hard as you may have been led to believe. During the course you will learn how the different designs of shock work, and the function of the individual components inside. You will then strip and rebuild a shock to learn the techniques of shock servicing without the need for expensive equipment.

Dates: Thursday 26th March & Thursday 24th September

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Description

1. Understand What Your Rear Suspension Is Really Doing

• What creates a controlled, compliant shock action
• How compression and rebound damping influence grip and stability
• The mechanical causes of squat, kickback, wallow, and harshness

2. Strip and Rebuild Shocks With a Professional Workflow

• Correct tooling, safety procedures, and service standards
• How to rebuild shocks without expensive equipment
• Avoiding common workshop mistakes

3. Decode Shim Stacks Like a Technician

• Measuring and documenting compression and rebound shim stacks
• Understanding oil flow and pressures
• How changes translate to rider feel and on‑track performance

4. Performance Upgrades

• Piston‑kit installation and setup
• Aftermarket shock options
• Building shock setups for road, track, and race use

  • Home mechanics who want to confidently rebuild, service, and maintain their own suspension components.
  • Racers and track-day riders looking to better understand how their shocks work and how servicing impacts performance and setup.
  • Engineering and motorsport students seeking hands-on knowledge of suspension design, function, and rebuild procedures.
  • Motorcycle dealers, technicians, and service centres aiming to expand their capabilities and offer professional-level suspension servicing and rebuilds to customers.

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MCSS

The UK’s only motorcycle suspension school,
where students learn how to service and
modify suspension through
hands-on experience.

QUICK INFO

Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm;
38 Alan Farnaby Way, Sheriff Hutton, YO60 6PG
+ (44) 07813 391 563
info@reactivesuspension.com