Rear shock possible problem ... - SV650.org

25-01-06, 04:10 PM

I've noticed some thick black oil at the rear of my bike after having it parked up. Its dripping off the swingarm towards the bottom. I've had a look underneath and there is a lot over the linkages and the bottom of the shock.

It would make sense that its the rear shock leaking as I hit a large hole with the rear the othe day and it packed quite a wallop. Just wondering if this is a possiblity. Theres nothing else in that area that I know of that could be leaking oil.

Without putting the bike on its stand and taking a better look I cant tell for certain. And havnt got the time at the moment. What do you guys think?

Thanks.

TSM · 25-01-06, 04:17 PM

I have the same thing all over the rear linkage, its thick and not dripping.. I thought i may have been from my scottoiler or oil leaking from the gear selector shaft. Umm i would like to know.

25-01-06, 04:18 PM

me too, thick and sticky..............poss chain lube??

25-01-06, 04:19 PM

Mine was dripping, not in great quantities but it had dribbled down the left side of the swingarm where the chain is and was dripping near the bottom. Only a small 1cm sized puddle though.

I had cleaned and oiled my chain before hand but not washed the bike. Rode it and left it over night in my friends garage and noticed the drip in the morning.

25-01-06, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by svrash

me too, thick and sticky..............poss chain lube??

Its the first time I've noticed it on mine, im using a new chain lube though, normally I use wax but decided not to this time

25-01-06, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sprocket

I had cleaned and oiled my chain before hand but not washed the bike. Rode it and left it over night in my friends garage and noticed the drip in the morning.

I reckon that is your problem. Excess chain lube. Wouldn't have thought the shock oil would be black. Whip off the front sprocket cover to see if any of the gearbox seals are weeping oil. I reckon it is just where you have overlubed the chain.

25-01-06, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sprocket

Quote:

Originally Posted by svrash

me too, thick and sticky..............poss chain lube??

Its the first time I've noticed it on mine, im using a new chain lube though, normally I use wax but decided not to this time

I've just started using wax based lubes because of the excess lube everywhere problems........................and cleaning the stuff off

P.S. You going to the pub tonight?

25-01-06, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by svrash

P.S. You going to the pub tonight?

Nope not tonight dood, working tonight. But im down Plymouth tomoz for uni and might go to jaspers for lunch, will post a msg if I am.

northwind · 26-01-06, 10:01 AM

If you do blow a shock seal, you'll soon know- it'll lose all its damping and be like a pogo stick. I doubt there's enough oil in an SV shock to make that much mess tbh.

26-01-06, 11:44 AM

From experience

There is quite a lot of oil in the shock, but is pretty thin (not sticky - its a bit thinner than engine oil iirc). If you suspect the shock, hav a look at the shaft while the bike is on the side stand - you'll be able to see it dripping down the shaft. The bike will also be extremely interesting to ride.

Changing the shock is easy if you have an ABBA or NWS stand. Although I'd suggest loosening and greasing all the bolts asap even if the shock is fine - Jambo and myself had a few problems getting them undone when we replaced the shock on my bike.

MT

25-01-06, 04:10 PM	#1
sprocket Guest Posts: n/a	Rear shock possible problem ... I've noticed some thick black oil at the rear of my bike after having it parked up. Its dripping off the swingarm towards the bottom. I've had a look underneath and there is a lot over the linkages and the bottom of the shock. It would make sense that its the rear shock leaking as I hit a large hole with the rear the othe day and it packed quite a wallop. Just wondering if this is a possiblity. Theres nothing else in that area that I know of that could be leaking oil. Without putting the bike on its stand and taking a better look I cant tell for certain. And havnt got the time at the moment. What do you guys think? Thanks.

25-01-06, 04:17 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I have the same thing all over the rear linkage, its thick and not dripping.. I thought i may have been from my scottoiler or oil leaking from the gear selector shaft. Umm i would like to know. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

26-01-06, 10:01 AM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	If you do blow a shock seal, you'll soon know- it'll lose all its damping and be like a pogo stick. I doubt there's enough oil in an SV shock to make that much mess tbh. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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25-01-06, 04:18 PM	#3
svrash Guest Posts: n/a	me too, thick and sticky..............poss chain lube??

25-01-06, 04:19 PM	#4
sprocket Guest Posts: n/a	Mine was dripping, not in great quantities but it had dribbled down the left side of the swingarm where the chain is and was dripping near the bottom. Only a small 1cm sized puddle though. I had cleaned and oiled my chain before hand but not washed the bike. Rode it and left it over night in my friends garage and noticed the drip in the morning.

26-01-06, 11:44 AM	#10
empty Guest Posts: n/a	From experience There is quite a lot of oil in the shock, but is pretty thin (not sticky - its a bit thinner than engine oil iirc). If you suspect the shock, hav a look at the shaft while the bike is on the side stand - you'll be able to see it dripping down the shaft. The bike will also be extremely interesting to ride. Changing the shock is easy if you have an ABBA or NWS stand. Although I'd suggest loosening and greasing all the bolts asap even if the shock is fine - Jambo and myself had a few problems getting them undone when we replaced the shock on my bike. MT