New shock install

[chollahan]

Well, my new (2005) shock came in the mail the other day and I'm gonna try to get in on this coming weekend. The only problem is that since this is off of a 2005 it is the new style, (unlike the one off of my 99. I do not know where to put the extra hose, (not the one for the air).

[SaltyDawg]

If I remember correctly folks were running them up beside the battery box and securing them there.

 

Replacing the shock isn't terribly hard. Some have changed them with the tire on but I found it easier to remove the rear tire.

[chollahan]

Yeah, I'm gonna take the front and rear off for new tires anyway. Fiigured I'd kill 2 birds with one stone.

[SaltyDawg]

How much did you end up paying for the shock?

[BradT]

Actually you only have to remove the right saddlebag to get the shock off.

 

I would suggest taking the levelling links of and remove the part that the lower portion of the shock bolts too and levelling links bolt too. Clean this part up and regrease it. There is four sets of needle brgs in there and they can get dry.

 

Brad

[chollahan]

A total grease job is in order as well.

 

I stole the shock off of ebay for 60 clams! Took me a while to get it from the seller, but hey, it's here now and looks in good order.

 

I was looking on ebay the other day and saw only one from a 2005 listed and it was up to 200 and something bucks!

 

I got a front elite3 off of ebay as well for 60 bucks too. Unfortunately I don't see myself getting such a good deal for the back though.

[SaltyDawg]

I sure hope that shock is good. From what I have been reading the new shock is the same as the old one with just the vent hose being added. Failure rate seems to be pretty much the same as the original shock. Did it come off a parts bike?

 

Hopefully it's good and you have no problems with it. At least you will know how to change one when this one goes bad.

 

Save up your money for a Works Performance shock for the next one. Much sturdier, better craftsmanship, can be rebuilt, made to fit your bike and your riding style, but a lot more expensive.

[chollahan]

I've got my fingers crossed. It is not spotless, i.e. it has some dirt on it, but I have looked at it close and can not see any sign of fluid on it.

 

I'm hopin it can make it till I can mortgage the house for one of those custom shocks.

[SaltyDawg]

I'm hopin it can make it till I can mortgage the house for one of those custom shocks.

 

 

:rotf::rotf:They are not cheap but they sure are pretty. :rotf:

 

All kidding a side, so far the one I have has performed 100% better then the stock shock. I am 300lbs and my Son is 230lbs and I have had him on the back and the bike rode as good as if it were just me. No bottoming out either.

[Squeeze]

As these Shocks are know for some Failure, i wouldn't spent any Money buying another Yammi Shock. Be it new or used one or a new.

 

If i would ride a 2Gen, perhaps i would take my working Shock out and sell it as long as i can say 'it's good' and spent the Money on a Works Performance Shock.