Riding monoshock took some meat off the tire.
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Broken OE shock!
- Thread starter jetmechmarty
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Riding monoshock took some meat off the tire.
Speed groove!
mebby it's just the photo angle but is that upper shock stud bent down a bit?
mebby it's just the photo angle but is that upper shock stud bent down a bit?
I've seen you ride Marty, you'll have that groove worn smooth in no time.
I think it's the photo, but I'll be giving it close scrutiny. I'm replacing the shocks with the later stockers. I think they ride better.
Presumably, this is correct and no more broken shocks. Yes, I also lubricated the rubber bushings. Thanks to those who took time to help me out. Hopefully, I’ll have nothing further to report on this.
The top mount does look good, now.
I think it would still be worthwhile to test that the shock has a bit of movement:
Test: If you grab the top shock body and twist it on a horizontal axis, does the shock mount eyelet move around just a bit.
Yes, I do have movement. Thanks.The top mount does look good, now.
I think it would still be worthwhile to test that the shock has a bit of movement:
Test: If you grab the top shock body and twist it on a horizontal axis, does the shock mount eyelet move around just a bit.
I will probably put aftermarket shocks on it. For now, these have a little patina. I cleaned the replacement shock body with WD40 and assembled a replacement shock.
