| Author | Message | ||
     Buelltastic |
So got back from a great ride and was putting the bike away, noticed that there is a ring of oil on the base of my monoshock, not quite at the base, maybe a 1/4 in. from the bottom of the shaft. Far as I can tell its oil, shouldn't be that way correct? This is my second rear shock on this bike. It is adjusted as per the aggressive suspension setting on this site. I bought this specific shock from a fellow badwebber, who I believe informed me he'd removed the shock after switching to a low shock. I know he told me it had less than 3,000 mi on it....want to say that it had less than 1,000 mi but can't clearly recall. I don't believe I have done anything out of the ordinary. Does this mean I need to replace the shock again? And could there be something I am doing that is causing this? | ||
| Iamarchangel |
There's a slim chance it is just a dust build up and only indicates the amount of travel that you use up. If the oil concentration is obvious, it's a seal. If it really is a short life, like your previous one, then the first question I'd ask is about a power wash. That could do it. Never use a power wash around bikes (maybe mx). Can't really think of a second question. | ||
| Greg_e |
Motor oil or shock oil? | ||
| Brightbuell |
Is there a way to replace a mono shock seal, or rebuild the shock, or can you only replace it? | ||
| Buelltastic |
Greg_e ~ I am not sure which it is, I did just change the oil on the bike. The lube seems to be only on the shaft and not on the spring at all, so I was figuring if it was engine oil the spring would exhibit this same oily-ness. Is there an easy way to discern between the two oils. I am very familiar with engine oil, Motul in this case, but have never to my knowledge handled, seen, or smelled shock oil. Is it easily discernable? - bike has never been power washed, thanks for the input Iamarchangel.Will make sure I don't in the future either. Brightbuell ~ I believe these shocks are rebuildable from the research I did when I blew the first one, but I was able to pick up a stock one used for under $100, I want to say the rebuild was on the order of three times that price. Someone here will chime in I'm sure. | ||
| Greg_e |
I was just thinking that is the rocker box was leaking it might spray oil all over the shock. | ||
| Brightbuell |
He want to know if lube on his shaft is a bad thing! LOL, i could not pass it up. I guess it says a lot about my maturity level. | ||
| Greg_e |
If you are blowing out shocks like this then you might be better off with something like a Penske (or other) racing shock built to your weight. Will probably be cheaper in the long run and I think they can be rebuilt when they need service. |
