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Author: | Brittabrat [ Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Works |
Shutting down what I heard yesterday. Closing their doors. |
Author: | toby [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:31 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
I went to works 2 weeks ago to have a pair of shocks made for the ody and yep they are closed.... looks like I'm gonna try some fox shocks now. |
Author: | Randman [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Well now, it looks like the only replacement shock is Fox Air 2.0 part number 980-02-013. Rand |
Author: | mforbes [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 2:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Well that's a bummer! Looks like guys with a spare set of works lying around just hit the lottery! |
Author: | hoser [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 3:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Wonder what happen and why they closed. Bet it was not because their prices were so low cant see how they could loose money rebuilding shocks either after seeing prices charged. |
Author: | Randman [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 4:06 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
hoser wrote: Wonder what happen and why they closed. Bet it was not because their prices were so low cant see how they could loose money rebuilding shocks either after seeing prices charged. Quality issues? I changed over to the Fox Air 2.0's because I snapped a Heim joint at about 5mph and the bottom of the Works shock shaft snapped like a twig. I also found it rather cheezy that you had to leave the top shock mounting bolt loose enough to allow the top of the shock to pivot! Poor design as far as I am concerned. Rand |
Author: | toby [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
I talked to the gentleman there and he said that there was 2 owners of the place, 1 owner died a couple years back and there is some kind of dispute between the 2 parties now so they had to shut the doors. Hopefully they can resolve and resume business. But the outcome doesn't look good. |
Author: | hoser [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
toby wrote: I talked to the gentleman there and he said that there was 2 owners of the place, 1 owner died a couple years back and there is some kind of dispute between the 2 parties now so they had to shut the doors. Hopefully they can resolve and resume business. But the outcome doesn't look good. Sounds like they had a great business plan, shame, plenty of other shocks companies ... |
Author: | canadian oddy [ Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
toby wrote: I talked to the gentleman there and he said that there was 2 owners of the place, 1 owner died a couple years back and there is some kind of dispute between the 2 parties now so they had to shut the doors. Hopefully they can resolve and resume business. But the outcome doesn't look good. Not good. Now several people will be without a job. This is just another reason why the Chinamen are burying our azz's. Everyone is always quick to start a fight here. Nobody wants to work together for our common good. Many bosses got no skills and a real big mouth. Many workers blow pay day Fridays or yap on the phone when they should be working. |
Author: | crackerwarrior [ Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
This isn't good i may need one piece still |
Author: | mforbes [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:25 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Called the number on the website today, to my surprise a man named Tim answered. Said they are now "Works Shocks" and "Works Performance" had closed. They opened 10/09 and are working on restocking parts and inventory. They are still offering shocks for pilots and odysseys and they are still doing repairs/rebuilds. I'm supposed to receive a call back from Ed the repair tech some time. Just thought I'd let everyone know the good news. |
Author: | Duneit [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
mforbes wrote: Called the number on the website today, to my surprise a man named Tim answered. Said they are now "Works Shocks" and "Works Performance" had closed. They opened 10/09 and are working on restocking parts and inventory. They are still offering shocks for pilots and odysseys and they are still doing repairs/rebuilds. I'm supposed to receive a call back from Ed the repair tech some time. Just thought I'd let everyone know the good news. That is great news! Thanks for letting us know |
Author: | canadian oddy [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
mforbes wrote: Called the number on the website today, to my surprise a man named Tim answered. Said they are now "Works Shocks" and "Works Performance" had closed. They opened 10/09 and are working on restocking parts and inventory. They are still offering shocks for pilots and odysseys and they are still doing repairs/rebuilds. I'm supposed to receive a call back from Ed the repair tech some time. Just thought I'd let everyone know the good news. I hope the new owners are smart enough to get their engineers to fix the "cheezy" things Rand was talking about. If any business owner has more than one functioning brain cell then they will see a customer complaint as an opportunity to perfect their product. This will eventually lead them to the top spot. The way I see it, a worker or customer who bitches is your best guy and NOT a trouble maker. All the boss has to do is say "you don't say -- tell me more" and the big mouth will yap his face off and tell you everything that is wrong. All the boss has to do is have enough sense to listen and then pick out all the good stuff and fix it. If I was ever a boss I would have weekly bitch meetings. Nothing would be off topic. I would ask each operator what his #1 problem was and fix it. Only one problem per station would be fixed per week. My money says production would climb to the heavens soon. |
Author: | Randman [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
If Works would put a Heim joint in the top just like the bottom and beef up the bottom threaded area of the center shaft, I would become a Works fan again. Having to put a plastic busing in the top mount and then leaving it loose just kills me! They ride fantastic but don't hold up well to any kind of abuse. The center shock shaft snapped on mine when my rear swing arm Heim joint snapped. I was traveling at less than 5 mph. Rand |
Author: | MGurgone40 [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Just read this post, I read the string back to 10-9. They reopened with new owners? That’s great news, the number is still the same? Thanks Mike |
Author: | mforbes [ Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:00 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Randman wrote: If Works would put a Heim joint in the top just like the bottom and beef up the bottom threaded area of the center shaft, I would become a Works fan again. Having to put a plastic busing in the top mount and then leaving it loose just kills me! They ride fantastic but don't hold up well to any kind of abuse. The center shock shaft snapped on mine when my rear swing arm Heim joint snapped. I was traveling at less than 5 mph. Rand Might be something to call and let Tim know Rand. Also yes the number is the same. |
Author: | MGurgone40 [ Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
I’ll give them a ring Monday. I have to rebuild my rear works shocks. Before they hated to just sell the parts I’ll report back with what answer I get from them. Thanks again for the info! |
Author: | mforbes [ Sat Oct 14, 2017 10:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
MGurgone40 wrote: I’ll give them a ring Monday. I have to rebuild my rear works shocks. Before they hated to just sell the parts I’ll report back with what answer I get from them. Thanks again for the info! Let me know, I have a rear set that needs to be rebuilt also |
Author: | MGurgone40 [ Mon Oct 16, 2017 12:50 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Will do |
Author: | MGurgone40 [ Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Okay - sorry for my long delay! I got around to calling what they called Works Shocks, it sounds like they are re-opening, I’m supposed to get a call from one of the techs tomorrow (Tim-I think he was a former works performance employee). After I speak with him I will clue the site in on what I’m told. I’m planning on doing a shock rebuild, and it sounded like they have all the old parts and are willing to sell and ship that product immediately. - |
Author: | MGurgone40 [ Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:04 pm ] | ||
Post subject: | Re: Works | ||
Okay so I did talk with Tim from “works shocks”. They are going to reopen, in a sense they already are, but just not to full capacity yet. They do own the old stock of parts, they do have all the old customer information (he even told me what I had purchased from them in the past). They are able to supply parts, and also offer rebuilding services for their stuff. Tim was more then happy to help me, either obtain the parts needed for my rebuild, or rebuild them at their new place. He said they would be fully operational by the end of the month. Picture attached has their telephone number.
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Author: | go oddy [ Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:00 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
MGurgone40 wrote: Okay so I did talk with Tim from “works shocks”. They are going to reopen, in a sense they already are, but just not to full capacity yet. They do own the old stock of parts, they do have all the old customer information (he even told me what I had purchased from them in the past). They are able to supply parts, and also offer rebuilding services for their stuff. Tim was more then happy to help me, either obtain the parts needed for my rebuild, or rebuild them at their new place. He said they would be fully operational by the end of the month. Picture attached has their telephone number. Thanks very much for the updates. |
Author: | MGurgone40 [ Sat Nov 04, 2017 8:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
Of course sorry it took me so long to get the calls into those guys. |
Author: | crackerwarrior [ Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
So are they open or closed roflmao |
Author: | canadian oddy [ Fri Feb 09, 2018 4:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Works |
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