pckopp
XS650 Addict
I have a set of very nice stock rear shocks. Is it possible to rebuild them?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Then the stock shocks, when new, must have been over sprung for you. Given their age, the springs have probably lost 15-20 lbs of pressure over the years, depending the amount of preload they have been under.
Until he posts what brand and model of shocks he has, anything said is just a guess in the dark.
Haha. Totally. My xs650 rides "great" too. Then I ride my versys and I think.....oh yeah...that's what 40 years of technology does. Same with my 71 valiant.
I have a set of very nice stock rear shocks. Is it possible to rebuild them?
Thanks!
Meanwhile..........Back on topic
After my rear shock deciding to fling itself all over my work space i would recommend, (i will anyways), dismantling and check all shock main shafts for any damage or fatigue.
I had removed my swing arm to replace the bushings and as i was squatting down pondering the universe and such i had a hold of the shock and was moving it about when it went off. Had been riding with this.
Here is a pic of the top of the shaft where it is/was attached to the top mount