| Author | Message | ||
     Tony302 |
Ok at the shop getting the tire changed they called me back to let me know their is a oil leak coming from the rear portion of the shock it looks like. So I told the tech i look at it when I get home of corse they told me bout my o2 sensor is all rusted up but it still works lol...now I hear the stories of the rebuilding the shock so can it be rebuilt or can I purchase a used one better?t | ||
| Lynrd |
you might check with the dealer and see if the recall was already done...you might get lucky. Given the choice of rebuild vs. buy used - I think you're money ahead with the rebuild - I have one each of a 14.8" and 16.5" stock shock in my spares pile, non-leakers, but I could not be sure how long they would remain that way. With a rebuild, you basically have a new shock. A rebuild from a good shop would not cost much more than a used shock of questionable background | ||
| Tony302 |
Ok so the re-call goes back to the 99 too? I'll check in a local harley dealer got a feeling its been done. As far as the rebuild kit goes where could I go find one?? | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
St Paul Harley, have new old stock shocks $300 on ebay. Good people to deal with too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buell-Rear-Shock-M2-2000-0 2-X1-1999-02-New-in-Box-K0431-9-/390697854733?pt=M otorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ABuell&has h=item5af768270d&vxp=mtr | ||
| Harleyelf |
Oil from the back of the rear shock? Is it engine oil? The shock oil reservoir is at the front of the shock. Oil lines from the tank to the pump are routed above the shock and have been known to fail after 14 years. | ||
| Kalali |
Elf has a good point. Worth a doublecheck. As for the recall, the dealer will honor the recall as long as they can find a new replacement. They changed mine this past summer under the program and I didn't even ask for it. | ||
| Hootowl |
If the seals blow in the shock (the most common failure mode) the oil will leak into the cover, and come out of the weep hole. So there could indeed be oil coming out of the back of the shock. | ||
| Koz5150 |
Call racetech. They do a great job on tuber shocks. I had mine done two years ago and it is great. | ||
| Tony302 |
harleyelf sorry I did not get back sooner with you guys apparently the oil lines have a vent tube that spits oil out, and I never noticed it now is that a tranny vent tube?? I looked at it when I got home and noticed that so the shock is fine I cleaned it up no oil anymore so it could of been when I changed fluids a month ago and I never looked at it def need to invest in catch cans for this bike. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
OK so this is oil from the tranny vent that goes into the tail section? I started to get that when my crank seal went bad. Pressurized oil from the engine side is pumped into the transmission, causing it to be over filled. Easiest way to verify this is to look at the primary lube. if it's black like the engine oil, you have a leaky crank seal. | ||
| Tony302 |
ok I will check that soon..how many hrs of labor is it to do a crank seal do you know off top?? | ||
| Harleyelf |
One or two if you have the special tool that seats the new seal just far enough recessed in the case. The old seal is a PITA to remove because it is mostly made of metal - the new seal will be the upgraded double-lip design. Remember that the clutch basket nut is reverse thread. The stator does not have to come off. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
It was pretty cheap as I recall. It happens to sportsters too so pretty much any H-D dealer can comprehend how to do it. | ||
| Harleyelf |
If I ever have to remove an early style crankcase oil seal again, I will drill holes in the metal ring and put screws in that can be pulled by a gear puller. |
