Shock Info.

[Al Bates]

Shock Info.

 

After 72,000 miles on my 02 Midnight the rear shock is wasted. First Diane was saying that even the small bumps was killing her and it’s getting worse. Then I starting checking and comparing other Ventures by putting two hands on the side of the trunk and pushing down. There was no resistance on my 02 just bouncing up and down and most of all the others I check had good shock rebound. I also notice at high speeds around 80-90 the bike was slightly unstable "from years past". After check around I made the decision to go with Works Shocks. I called and talked to I believe his name was Sandy a super nice guy. He was telling me that a shock on that type of cruiser after 2 to 3 years is about worn out.

After giving him some information our weight and what we carry with us they (works shocks) made the shock. A rear YA-46003 for $606.43 that’s with a 10% discount and shipping. In two week it was at the house. He did say that this shock is rebuild-able and they will sell me all parts needed to rebuild the shock or they will rebuild it for $75.00 when needed. I got the shock installed and went for the first test ride. The first thing I notice is that the bike sits about two inches higher. We came back and I did some adjustments and it help. There is no air on this shock. This shock has a preload and rebound adjustment. We then went for another ride, much better this time. I’m still in the adjustment stage. Diane said the bikes is riding like it should now. That the bumps don’t hurt anymore. To me it rides like a new bike again. All I can say the folks at works shocks are super to work with and the shock it self is one hell of a piece of engineering.

 

I check the old shock it still had oil in it and still held air. The shock was just worn out.

I did call Yamaha they would not cover it, said the bike was a year out of warranty but if the bike did not have so many miles on it they may have cover it.

 

WORKS SHOCKS

Works Performance Products Inc.

21045 Osborne St.

Canoga, CA 91304

Phone 818.701.1010

[MAINEAC]

Glad it worked out for you Al... I had mine replaced under warranty with a factory replacement and had similar results... I knew the old shock was gone because it was covered in oil but didn't relize how bad it was until I had it replaced and it rode so much better... I guess when they go it happens slowly over time.

[JMC]

Just replaced mine on 99 with 57000 miles. Rode down the road a few miles handles much better . Will try to get a ride in today and see if it needs any adjustment. Bought from Buckeye Performance great service . jmc

[SaltyDawg]

Several of us here have the Works shock. Mine has been on for a year and a half.

[Guest JGorom]

Shock Info.

 

This shock has a preload and rebound adjustment. We then went for another ride, much better this time. I’m still in the adjustment stage. Diane said the bikes is riding like it should now. That the bumps don’t hurt anymore. To me it rides like a new bike again. All I can say the folks at works shocks are super to work with and the shock it self is one hell of a piece of engineering.

 

WORKS SHOCKS

Works Performance Products Inc.

21045 Osborne St.

Canoga, CA 91304

Phone 818.701.1010

 

I have a Works shock on mine as well...vast improvement over the stock...and they are built to last. Glad you went with the Works...great choice!