Rear shock wear - SV650.org

RingDing · 23-02-07, 11:45 AM

Just got my LC MOT'd and had a little ride. I'd forgotten how soft the rear shock is. Even on max pre-load there is far too much sag.

Do the springs in rear shocks lose strength over time?

I guess I'll be looking for a replacement shock.

Great fun though!

RING-DING-BWAAAAAHHHHHH!

Viney · 23-02-07, 12:05 PM

All shocks deteriorate over time. The SV's good life is about 20k with some heavy lump like me on it!! Its a combination of the oil breaking down and the spring loosing its springiness. Im sure that Lord squid of Bouncy things will be along with a highly complex answer soon...stay tooned!

RingDing · 23-02-07, 12:17 PM

It's not a loss of damping as such, more a loss of spring strength. Just makes the ride a little interesting and wobbly. Still that can be fun.

I need to decide what to replace it with. Original equipment or a Hagon or EMC type thing. No point going crazy with spending money on it as it will never handle brilliantly, but it does need to have functioning damping and not to bottom out with a pillion!

jambo · 23-02-07, 01:15 PM

May be worth asking if Hagon / Maxton or similar could re-spring the old shock, though if they're not going to be able to change the oil in it and check the seals there's little point...

23-02-07, 11:45 AM	#1
RingDing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 416	Rear shock wear Just got my LC MOT'd and had a little ride. I'd forgotten how soft the rear shock is. Even on max pre-load there is far too much sag. Do the springs in rear shocks lose strength over time? I guess I'll be looking for a replacement shock. Great fun though! RING-DING-BWAAAAAHHHHHH! __________________ http://ridingalongwayslowly.blogspot.co.uk/ 3x Honda C110 - phut-phut-phut KTM Duke 690 - brum-braaaaaaa!!!!! BSA C25 - brum-braa-braa RD350LC Ring-ding-phut-clatter-££££££

23-02-07, 12:05 PM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Rear shock wear All shocks deteriorate over time. The SV's good life is about 20k with some heavy lump like me on it!! Its a combination of the oil breaking down and the spring loosing its springiness. Im sure that Lord squid of Bouncy things will be along with a highly complex answer soon...stay tooned!

23-02-07, 12:17 PM	#3
RingDing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 416	Re: Rear shock wear It's not a loss of damping as such, more a loss of spring strength. Just makes the ride a little interesting and wobbly. Still that can be fun. I need to decide what to replace it with. Original equipment or a Hagon or EMC type thing. No point going crazy with spending money on it as it will never handle brilliantly, but it does need to have functioning damping and not to bottom out with a pillion! __________________ http://ridingalongwayslowly.blogspot.co.uk/ 3x Honda C110 - phut-phut-phut KTM Duke 690 - brum-braaaaaaa!!!!! BSA C25 - brum-braa-braa RD350LC Ring-ding-phut-clatter-££££££

23-02-07, 01:15 PM	#4
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Rear shock wear May be worth asking if Hagon / Maxton or similar could re-spring the old shock, though if they're not going to be able to change the oil in it and check the seals there's little point... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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