Bouncy Rear End

[philmartin]

After 55,000 miles I finally blew my rear shock. Question, is it safe to ride 2-up? We have a ride planned Labor Day weekend, I'm 180 lbs and my wife is 155 lbs.

[relic]

I blew mine about a month ago. Pumped the air to 50lbs and rode a week before got a new one . Didn't really notice but shyed away from big bumps.

[cecdoo]

I rode mine 2 up for a quite awhile (weeks) till my new shock came in, just take it easy on bad bumps or your wife aint gonna be happy, I wouldnt cancel a trip, but thats me. Craig

[FutureVentures]

When I saw "bouncy rear end" as the subject I had high hopes for this thread!

Alas, it's bike related.

[Scooter Bob]

After 55,000 miles I finally blew my rear shock. Question, is it safe to ride 2-up? We have a ride planned Labor Day weekend, I'm 180 lbs and my wife is 155 lbs.

 

When mine went out this spring on a trip to Fl, I was more worried about the bump in the middle of a curve, bike gets a wobble to it with the "Rear End Bouncing".

 

Just take it easy, as others have said, you'll be fine.

 

Just My , Scooter Bob

[Yammer Dan]

I saw a bouncing rear this morning but my chances of riding....... Oh Nevermind!!

[SilvrT]

When I saw "bouncy rear end" as the subject I had high hopes for this thread!

Alas, it's bike related.

 

 

I saw a bouncing rear this morning but my chances of riding....... Oh Nevermind!!

 

methinks he knew the title would warrant some very immediate attention...

 

(sure caught mine)

[philmartin]

Thanks for the replies, I knew the heading would get a quick response.

 

BTW I raised the pressure to 40 psi and the bouncing is a lot less noticeable.

[SaltyDawg]

When mine went out this spring on a trip to Fl, I was more worried about the bump in the middle of a curve, bike gets a wobble to it with the "Rear End Bouncing".

 

Just take it easy, as others have said, you'll be fine.

 

Just My , Scooter Bob

 

That's the biggest problem. The bike tends to become un-collected if you make the slightest correction in cornering, or hit a bump in the corner. Other than that, it's best to avoid bumps in the road as best you can. Won't really hurt anything but your spine.

[LilBeaver]

I rode on a bad shock for 2+ months before I finally replaced it. It seems to me that everyone's 'rear shock going bad' situation seems to vary in the severity of how much it affects the bike.

 

I found with mine if I was driving along straight and level it seemed okay. If I hit bumps at any lean what-so-ever while leaned over, I did notice it. Also, at times, it made handling somewhat more difficult, but use your own judgment and most importantly BE CAREFUL.