shock service

[mousitsas]

After how many (mainly commuting) miles do you consider servicing the rear shock?

[sfevildick]

25k was on the safe for me, I know a guy that finally blew a seal at 74,000 miles but had no issued before that.

[mousitsas]

Thanks!

[ridewestKTM]

It depends on conditions. Hard offroad riding will affect it faster. And dirt/mud on the shaft will hasten poor performance. So commuting it should last as long as the engine.

When full rebound damping isn't enough (check pressure first tho) then rebuild and increase rebound damping while you are at it. IMO

[CRW]

Mine went at 32,000 ish. And had a bunch of incorrect internal parts!!!!! THANK YOU SUPER PLUSH!!!!!

[James Siddall]

It would be wise to shorten up those service intervals. The shock lower gets water into the rebound adjuster assembly and it seizes and breaks, in addition to rusting up into the the needle and shaft. Service every two years is wise at a minimum.

James

[David P.]

Originally Posted by mousitsas

After how many (mainly commuting) miles do you consider servicing the rear shock?

I would say at least once a year/5000km when being ridden hard offroad (and I know you like that!). There is often a significant decline in performance after a while that is very noticable. It has a rough job.. :-)

[mousitsas]

Oh well, it seems that I am due for one....problem is that you can hardly notice the deterioration as the miles pile up, until it is too late. Lately I have been clicking up the clickers, so that should be the reason, I guess!

Many thanks everybody.

[K2m]

With a new shock it's important to get it serviced after you break it in. Like the rest of the bike front forks, and rear shocks bed in leaving all sorts of nastys floting around in the oil. A first service is important to the quality/life of the shock. At this service you could consider what kind of rider you are and have your damping set up. The ADV' are set up soft ( BMW lish) for a plush road ride.

[1Bonehead]

So what does the adverage ADV rear shock service run? Wouldnt that be the time for upgrades also to save the $ for just a service?

[K2m]

In Oz it's $120 without a new seal. They also changed the spacer as I was converting from 240mm travel to 265mm. They also rang me and asked if I wanted to change the damping to "Standard" which I will assume to mean..... From KTM factory speck plush compression (aimed at BMW riders market) to what you would normally get if you were buying a enduro dirt bike. Remember that White Power suspension is some of the best on the market. Me I have enough dirt bikes, and so in my old age opted to leave it as supplied as I quite like the plush front end and wanted the back to match. Most of my riding on this bike is on the road.

James Siddall who posted above is the man from superplush. He and Ned (Neduro) wrote an excellent article on ADV suspension available for purchase in PDF download which will show you why your compression and rebound adjusters are not what they pretend to be........ an eye opener well worth the money......

[K2m]

This thread needs pictures...........

Looks like I will have to save to get the rear of my vintage bike serviced....

Maybe these Yamaha weirdo's are on to something (Turn up the sound)

http://www.youtube.com/user/vindurot.../0/3VRSGTf3cBo

[Cowtowner]

A little off topic, but when you are re-installing your shock and installing the bottom bolt through the hole in the swingarm, don't drop the bolt into the inside of the swingarm. Don't ask me how I know ...

I also have cool tips on how to get the bolt out of the swingarm after you drop it in there

[K2m]

I would not worry about being of topic as there is only so much you can say about putting a shock in for a service. Probably PowerCell is the only inmate to service his own shocks and could expand this thread.

Swingarm is connected to the shock so close enough

Tell me was your bolt wet?
http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...Swingarm+Water

[mousitsas]

Originally Posted by K2m

I would not worry about being of topic as there is only so much you can say about putting a shock in for a service. Probably PowerCell is the only inmate to service his own shocks and could expand this thread.

Swingarm is connected to the shock so close enough

Tell me was your bolt wet?
http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...Swingarm+Water

Actually, a good start would be if someone provided info and links of what equipment is necessary. I guess a spring compressor and a nitrogen pressure system, to start with.