Get you mind back on Bikes! Darlene is a stock 2006 RSTD with 20k miles......
When the she is cold, I hear a groan when I climb on....Be nice!
The groan seems to go away after I have ridden her a bit.... Oh, jeez!
The dealer says that the Yamaha rep. has told him to take out the rear shock and lubricate it and all moving parts....
So having read many posts on here about this shock, I don't recall any that discussed removing and lubrication. The shock is not leaking as far as I can tell, but....
Am I being slow-rolled by the dealer/rep?
The bike is still under warranty for another month.
Many thanks....Steve
****UPDATE**** ****UPDATE****
Well, after a slight delay due to weather and health, I brought Darlene to another dealer who lubed everything up and still heard the groan. They told me today that they have ordered a new shock under warranty.
This is a wonderful site and I am the grateful recipient of many tips from the others on here.
I trust now that Darlene's action beneath me will be as energetic as when she was younger, but I'll probably miss her groan...................