| Author | Message | ||
     Slowride |
I was replacing the chin fairing on my bike and had the forward shock bolt out and the bike slipped of the center stand! It almost fell but I managed to catch it. When I got it righted and put back on the stand. I noticed a puddle of oil that leaked from the shock res. It was about the size of small pancake! Will this cause me problems? Can I ride it to a dealer and get it serviced? What are the issues I might face..... | ||
| Firemanjim |
Most likely your shock seal has given out or did you loosen any fittings or lines on shock itself?That's a no-no as they are nitrogen charged .If either is the case it's a great opportunity to get your shock redone by suspension shop like Race-Tech,Aftershocks,etc. | ||
| Slowride |
No, I didn't loosen any fittings. The shock was replaced under recall a couple of years back. Man, that sucks! I guess if I ride it in the morning and I notice leaking coming out of the forward area of the shock, I will know I blew the seals right? It stopped leaking tonight after I righted the bike and got it on the center stand. I was hoping it had a bypass or blowout valve for just such an occurance. I guess not. I put it all back together and gave it some good bounces and didn't see any fluid, but I guess I need to ride it. Any hesitation in riding it after something like that. Granted I won't be doing 177mph like someone we know, but a 25 mile one way commute will be the norm in the morning. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Naw,ride quality not the best,though.Dealer won't really be much help,they will want to sell you a new shock.Might as well redo yours,cheaper and it will end up better. | ||
| Tramp |
slowride said: " I will know I blew the seals right? " * If a bunch of healthy-looking sailors all offer to buy you a round tomorrow night, then it's likely you did. | ||
| Bomber |
how long you been watin to use that one, tramp? pretty good! | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
If you decide to just replace the stock shock, I have a stock shock for sale. It is in excellent condition. It is listed in the classified section for $100. | ||
| Glitch |
Jon, wrong shock. The tube frames shocks worked "backwards." | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Thanks Glitch, didn't think of that. I also have a race can I think I am going to get rid of, I just got a used Drummer, but I don't know if it is going to be too loud in the village. | ||
| Slowride |
Ok, rode it in today and do not see any leaking. I also adjusted the shock and forks to a tighter setting due to my robust 5' 11" 240lbs frame. It seemed to ride and handle the same, though the front didn't dive as much under braking. I guess I will see how it hold up through the winter. | ||
| Djkaplan |
Are you sure it was shock oil? The oil line coming from the oil-pump (directly above the shock reservoir) started leaking on my bike and it fooled me into thinking my shock seals let go (again!). The most obvious handling symptom of a leaking shock would be rebound pogoing after hitting a dip. | ||
| Slowride |
Yeah, pretty sure. I saw the fluid come out of the two fittings on the shock resevoir. After I right the bike and got it stable I wiped up the floor and saw fluid drip off of the two res. fittings. I cleaned them up and I haven't seen a leak today. I also noticed no impact on my ride, to date. | ||
| Iamike |
Slow- Mine took about 6 months to get so bad that I was bouncing down the road. I had oil all over my bike during the process. I had trouble finding a place to rebuid the stock one but was told Aftershocks in CA will do it. I decided to get a Works Performance unit from American Sport Bike and have been real happy (& $750 poorer). |
