| Author | Message | ||
     Ustorque |
So I traded my XB in May for my 2000 S3. I did little to the S3 other then a fluid change and some riding to get to know her. I was quickly made aware of some issues that need addressing this winter. first off the rear shock is blown(original showa), as well as the fork seals. This baby is like a pogo stick! Also the rocker boxes leak pretty badly and are due for replacement. So other then these 3 glaring issues are there any other general maintenance issues or upkeep items i should address over the winter months. Again it's a 2000 S3 with roughly 13000mi on it. I havent got much for history other then what i can see. Basically I'm wondering about things like seals, gaskets, isolators, anything that i might not think of replacing that really may need attention. I'm really looking forward to tearing into this beast, i've missed tinkering with the xb and im anxious to learn more about the tuber! Thanks in advance guys. Shawn  Almost forgot, anyone know who does rebuilds on the showa rear shocks? | ||
| Jramsey |
I guess you should have traded for my '01 as it has none of those problems.  (Message edited by Jramsey on October 16, 2011) | ||
| Ustorque |
Thanks James, i would have loved to, but at the time you wernt interested. I will though take any suggestions you have to keep my baby in peak form. | ||
| Guell |
while its apart, check the front and rear iso's. Check wheel bearings, front neck bearings. Take the grenade plate out of the clutch. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
If you decide to venture into the primary, check to see if the primary tensioning shoe has been upgraded. When you put the primary back together, make sure to use the nice metal/rubber gasket. I have reused mine 3 times! They really are lovely. (your mileage may vary) Eabay is your best bet for a new rear shock. Make sure you get the right length. | ||
| Bienhoabob |
This guy just rebuilt my "non-rebuildable" shock on my FJR. Yamaha wanted over $800 for a new one, this guy did it for around $325. http://www.sasquatchrider.com/index.html Worth a phone call. | ||
| Yo_barry |
I'd suggest... -Replace the primary chain tension shoe. -Rocker Box Gaskets -Replace rocker box covers with the XB version -Fork rebuild (seal replacement) -Check Isolators, replace if necessary -Check Belt, replace if necessary (if you replace the belt replace the rear isolators also.) -Pull the throttle body and clean out all that black stuff behind the butterfly. -Replace the intake manifold gaskets, the two against the heads and the one to the throttle body. Use hex head screws to reinstall the manifold. Much easier to work with than the allen heads. | ||
| Yo_barry |
BTW on your rear shock, I inquired at www.racetech.com about rebuilding. I received this response: ----------------- Hello Barry, I am showing that we need to see this shock to determine if it is rebuildable or not, I don't show any info on the shock. Let me know if you would like to send this into us. Also does this have a Reservoir attached to it? Thank you Christie Gunter Sales Manager Distributor Sales International Sales PH: 951-279-6655 EXT:107 Fax: 951-284-0417 www.racetech.com ---------------------- Maybe you could contact them. I never sent mine in. I had my son help me set the preload (which I had never done!) Then I set rebound and compression per the owner's manual and FM. Mine seems to be working fine now. -- this unit has ~75K miles on it. | ||
| Ustorque |
Thanks for all the info so far from everyone. Barry thanks for the Racetech info, much appreciated. Mine unfortunately is completely blown. | ||
| Sspilotmi |
Race Tech re-built my 98 S3 shock. Christie was great to deal with. | ||
| Ustorque |
Thanks Steve, great to hear! | ||
| Oldog |
Torque: check the KV I rebuilt the shock on my X1 | ||
| Xl1200r |
If you're going into the primary, go ahead and ditch the grenade plate in the clutch as well. Not hard to do. | ||
| Ustorque |
Jim, I beat ya too it! I printed it off a few weeks ago in preparation, great writeup, im sure it'll come in handy. |
