Stock rear shock lifespan? - Page 2 - SV650.org

Adam Ef · 18-10-17, 07:33 PM

Although I'm noticing the rear, I've never had a problem with the feel of the front that some people seem to report. Am I just lucky? I'm about 75kg and not heavy on the front brake, preferring to think ahead a bit and use the engine breaking too.

Red ones · 18-10-17, 08:54 PM

On my K5 the front fork seals and stanchions failed at 69k and the rear bearings went at 86k. The shock itself was shot at that point.

Makes we worry as the K8 is at 57k at the moment.

R1ffR4ff · 18-10-17, 10:43 PM

After reading this thread I was a little concerned about the shock life so inquired on a,"High Mileage" thread on here,

http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthr...50#post5221650

One guy has replied and has 100k+ on his stock shock

I suppose a lot depends on rider weight and roads traveled.Pot-holes and bad road surfaces of course are a killer

garynortheast · 19-10-17, 06:57 AM

I have 81,000 on the clock of my curvy with the original shock still in. It still works fine, doesn't get out of shape particularly in fast corners (well no more than it has ever done), and generally seems to do the job. I'm not particularly heavy, about 11.5 stone in full kit.

I must admit that I have been thinking about a replacement at some point though.....

Heorot · 20-10-17, 09:44 AM

I saw Bibio's comment on front shocks so when the bike went in for a service, is asked for the oil to be changed in them as the bike in 14 years old and I have had it for 5. Turns out that water had got in and turned the oil to mayonnaise. The bike rides much better now.

mikerj · 20-10-17, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

After reading this thread I was a little concerned about the shock life so inquired on a,"High Mileage" thread on here,

http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthr...50#post5221650

One guy has replied and has 100k+ on his stock shock

I suppose a lot depends on rider weight and roads traveled.Pot-holes and bad road surfaces of course are a killer

A lot depends on what a rider is prepared to put up with, or even notice. I can't stand riding stuff with crap suspension, it has it be as good as I can get it. Other people either don't notice or don't care when a bike feels like a loosely assembled pile of bits.

R1ffR4ff · 20-10-17, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mikerj

A lot depends on what a rider is prepared to put up with, or even notice. I can't stand riding stuff with crap suspension, it has it be as good as I can get it. Other people either don't notice or don't care when a bike feels like a loosely assembled pile of bits.

I'm the same.I can't stand if there's anything,"Off" on my bike/s performance.

Just the other day a rear indicator bulb went whilst I was out riding.Pi**sed me off no end until I got home and changed it

ophic · 20-10-17, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikerj

Other people either don't notice or don't care when a bike feels like a loosely assembled pile of bits.

Thought it was just me!

18-10-17, 07:33 PM	#11
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: Stock rear shock lifespan? Although I'm noticing the rear, I've never had a problem with the feel of the front that some people seem to report. Am I just lucky? I'm about 75kg and not heavy on the front brake, preferring to think ahead a bit and use the engine breaking too.

18-10-17, 08:54 PM	#12
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Re: Stock rear shock lifespan? On my K5 the front fork seals and stanchions failed at 69k and the rear bearings went at 86k. The shock itself was shot at that point. Makes we worry as the K8 is at 57k at the moment.

18-10-17, 10:43 PM	#13
R1ffR4ff Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: JAMOADR(1999 Curvy) 36,000 miles Posts: 1,429	Re: Stock rear shock lifespan? After reading this thread I was a little concerned about the shock life so inquired on a,"High Mileage" thread on here, http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthr...50#post5221650 One guy has replied and has 100k+ on his stock shock I suppose a lot depends on rider weight and roads traveled.Pot-holes and bad road surfaces of course are a killer __________________ "Stultus est sicut stultus facit"

19-10-17, 06:57 AM	#14
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,487	Re: Stock rear shock lifespan? I have 81,000 on the clock of my curvy with the original shock still in. It still works fine, doesn't get out of shape particularly in fast corners (well no more than it has ever done), and generally seems to do the job. I'm not particularly heavy, about 11.5 stone in full kit. I must admit that I have been thinking about a replacement at some point though..... __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

20-10-17, 09:44 AM	#15
Heorot Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Norfolk Posts: 341	Re: Stock rear shock lifespan? I saw Bibio's comment on front shocks so when the bike went in for a service, is asked for the oil to be changed in them as the bike in 14 years old and I have had it for 5. Turns out that water had got in and turned the oil to mayonnaise. The bike rides much better now. __________________ Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver

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