No longer a rear shock virgin.....

[1BigDog]

After 10 years my rear shock finally dumped its contents. Wasnt even riding the bike.....It was sitting in the garage when the first drop hit the floor. And I was sitting in the garage looking at its first drop of fluid hit the concrete. It was such an unholy experience, realizing just how much a new shock will be. However, Bushwacker, who triked his 06 had the old one and sold it to me for a reasonable price. It arrived today and hopefully ill have it in Sunday morn. Still deciding if I want to do the leveling links. Hmmm, maybe while its up ill do............

[1rooster]

My shock died 2 years ago and I still ride on it.Can't really tell any difference.

[Sylvester]

My shock died 2 years ago and I still ride on it.Can't really tell any difference.

 

Are you sure you didn't have the air go out? My Venture lost the rear shock a couple years back and I was on a pogo stick for 150 miles to get back home. It was not something your could not tell a big difference.

[1BigDog]

Just sitting on the bike I can feel the difference. It is way softer. I usually ride 2 up and im no lightweight. Now, if this one goes then I guess ill have to spring for the Works shock.

[Guest seuadr]

wow. i didn't expect this to be safe for work with a title like that! i dunno if i am relieved or disappointed..

[1rooster]

Are you sure you didn't have the air go out? My Venture lost the rear shock a couple years back and I was on a pogo stick for 150 miles to get back home. It was not something your could not tell a big difference.

 

 

ll the oil leaked out on the garage floor and it will not hold air.I put 40 lb in the shock and it is zero in about 5 minutes.I rode the bike like that for 6 months in the twisties of North Carolina before installing the sidecar and the shock still hasn't been replaced. Maybe it is just me cause I ride the 86 with 0 lb air or 43lb air and I cant tell any difference.

[1BigDog]

Got the rear shock mounted today. Loads of fun......Only took me 4 hours. Most others probably 2 hours. Im just not the rocket scientist I used to be....more like a frisbee spinner..

[flb_78]

I did mine in about 30 minutes, but I also had an 10 ton overhead hoist to hold my bike up. Those passenger grab handles are strong.

[1BigDog]

I did mine in about 30 minutes, but I also had an 10 ton overhead hoist to hold my bike up. Those passenger grab handles are strong.

 

Actually the ol arthritis was kicking my butt, but I had to get it done.

 

Tommorow, the grass!!!!