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Adam Ef · 18-10-17, 12:15 PM

I know some people are going to say zero years, just bin it... but does anyone know the expected lifespan of the stock SV rear shock? Mine is starting to feel noticeably wooden. Similar feeling to the knackered old twin shocks on the 250 I had a while back. Wondering if the shock can be starting to seize up already? It's a K8 with just over 12,000 miles on it. I've seen estimates of between 10,000 and 20,000 miles lifespan online but no one really seems to know more accurately.

I am hoping to replace it anyway at some point anyway but it's a bit down the priorities list. Wondering wether it needs bumping up the list, no pun intended : )

18-10-17, 12:15 PM	#1
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Stock rear shock lifespan? I know some people are going to say zero years, just bin it... but does anyone know the expected lifespan of the stock SV rear shock? Mine is starting to feel noticeably wooden. Similar feeling to the knackered old twin shocks on the 250 I had a while back. Wondering if the shock can be starting to seize up already? It's a K8 with just over 12,000 miles on it. I've seen estimates of between 10,000 and 20,000 miles lifespan online but no one really seems to know more accurately. I am hoping to replace it anyway at some point anyway but it's a bit down the priorities list. Wondering wether it needs bumping up the list, no pun intended : )