This is a bit of a rant I'm afraid. I should know better than to be suprised by this...
The SV has had some much needed TLC over the break, I've repainted the bottom yoke, the forks etc to try and halt the rust. I've also had some bits of the rear end out.
I thought I'd just check the bearings on the rear suspension and all started well. The cushion lever mount to the swinging arm was OK, the shock bottom bearing was OK. Was a bit curious as to why I couldn't move the cushion lever though, well no more than 3mm. Turns out the ******* bearing has seized solid. On disassembly it would appear it was assembled dry. The bikes done ~23k miles and is ridden through the winter every day for work so it doesn't get an easy life but I'm very disappointed.
The other bearings in the cushion lever, on closer inspection, all have play in them so it looks like a call to Fowlers for some expensive parts.
The other route I'm considering is getting a low mileage 2nd hand cushion lever off Ebay. Does anyone know of the compatibility of the cushion levers between the different pointies?
Anyway, I'm sort of kicking myself, as when I fitted a new rear shock two years back I greased the bearings for the cushion rods, just not the main mount to the frame. Clearly didn't stop them developing play but at least they are free to move.
Humph.
