| Author | Message | ||
     Moniker |
Well, I believe I've figured out why I keep feeling every bump in the road. My rear shock absorber (the preload can) has been leaking fluid for about a week. I just noticed that I am not seeing any spots beneath the bike after I run it any longer. This use to be a common occurance, about a quarter-sized amount of dark fluid beneath the bike. I thought it may just be the Harley engine "marking its territory", but I have a strong feeling it was coming from the shock. How do I refill the shock with this fluid, or is this potentially an issue I should take the bike into the dealer for warranty work? It is a 2002, and I don't believe the 2002 has any recalls on the rear shock. Thanks in advance, Daniel | ||
| Chasespeed |
Well, if its under warranty, by all means... Shocks aint cheap by any means... The factory replacements, are something like 500-600 and Penske, etc, much more... Chase | ||
| Ratbuell |
If you have to buy a shock, spend the extra and get a Penske. They're rebuildable; stockers aren't. That, and it's a better shock all around! But yes, by your description, it is a shock leak you have/had. If you PM me your VIN, I can run it thru the computer and see if you have any recalls open. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Not so, as I had my Showa rebuilt on my S-2 after it puked,cost about 300 done to my weight etc. That said after Al gave me a screaming deal on a Penske I have that--though it is now 3 yrs old and needs attention. | ||
| Af226 |
Racetech rebuild's stock shocks for a few hundred if yer not rich and need it fixed. All shocks will leak with time due to the design so spend wisely. Having said that I wish I had the money for a Penske or Works shock. | ||
| Oldog |
Contact Info for race tec/ aftershocks please | ||
| Mmmi_grad |
no kidding? http://www.race-tech.com/SubMenu.asp?cMenu=17&c=Ye s&showPage=street |
