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Blew another rear shock
Took the wife for a 50 mile ride on Friday, but without incident. On the way home, we had to navigate some construction and unfortunately, the temporary roads/crossovers are in terrible shape. As a result, we did some bumping and banging over the imperfections, and I heard it.....bang! Rear shock was either bottoming out or slapping extended. Didn't think much of it at the time, until I woke up on Sat morning, and there I saw it, a puddle of hydraulic fluid right in front of the rear tire. Chalk another rear shock up, this makes 3. Thought of upgrading, but called the dealer and ordered another. The first 2 were on BRP for warranty, this one is on me. Come quick, riding season is here! Any other options out there for the rear?
2011 Spyder RT A&C SE5
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RS or RT? What year?
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Originally Posted by DrewNJ
RS or RT? What year?
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Drew,
His post list it as a 2011 RT
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Oh, OK. Doesn't show anything reading from my tablet...
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Originally Posted by Dib52
Took the wife for a 50 mile ride on Friday, but without incident. On the way home, we had to navigate some construction and unfortunately, the temporary roads/crossovers are in terrible shape. As a result, we did some bumping and banging over the imperfections, and I heard it.....bang! Rear shock was either bottoming out or slapping extended. Didn't think much of it at the time, until I woke up on Sat morning, and there I saw it, a puddle of hydraulic fluid right in front of the rear tire. Chalk another rear shock up, this makes 3. Thought of upgrading, but called the dealer and ordered another. The first 2 were on BRP for warranty, this one is on me. Come quick, riding season is here! Any other options out there for the rear?
Elka has one for the rear of the RT but it is pricey... I replaced one stock with stock. About time to replace again.
May just splurge on the Elka at Spyderfest this year.
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The Elka shocks, are always a good choice!
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I had one break on my 2010 RTS but 3 seems crazy. Do they have any idea what is causing this, other than lousy roads?
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Anyone ever try an RS shock on an RT? From what I understand the RS shock has more damponing. I run an RT airbag on my RS with the stock RS shock . I only have the shock on the second notch and run 15lbs of air when riding solo and only 30lbs when riding 2 up.
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Originally Posted by spyderbirds
Elka has one for the rear of the RT but it is pricey... I replaced one stock with stock. About time to replace again.
May just splurge on the Elka at Spyderfest this year.
How pricey?? I dropped $106 for another stock one. Really hope this one lasts longer.
Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
I had one break on my 2010 RTS but 3 seems crazy. Do they have any idea what is causing this, other than lousy roads?
3 is crazy, but like I said before, this is the first one I'm responsible for. Hopefully the dealer will be able to see if there is anything else abnormal causing this. Just gotta wait for the parts.
It does have me questioning if I'm doing something wrong. Here's another question for the low rent A&C crowd with manual air adjustment on the bag...what psi are you running 2up? I generally have about 80-85 psi in the bag when the co-pilot is on. Without revealing too much about the mrs., we are a combined 435 lbs. Thought I was about right. Solo, I drop the bag to 45psi. So...where's everyone at?
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Very pricey..!!
Depending on the model $600.00 to $1400.00. Progressive has some a bit cheaper like $400.00. Race tech are like elkas. Not much to choose from..be nice to find out whats going on with your...good luck..
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Originally Posted by Dib52
Took the wife for a 50 mile ride on Friday, but without incident. On the way home, we had to navigate some construction and unfortunately, the temporary roads/crossovers are in terrible shape. As a result, we did some bumping and banging over the imperfections, and I heard it.....bang! Rear shock was either bottoming out or slapping extended. Didn't think much of it at the time, until I woke up on Sat morning, and there I saw it, a puddle of hydraulic fluid right in front of the rear tire. Chalk another rear shock up, this makes 3. Thought of upgrading, but called the dealer and ordered another. The first 2 were on BRP for warranty, this one is on me. Come quick, riding season is here! Any other options out there for the rear?
Not to sound rude, but you blow out 2 stock shocks and you order another of the same shock?
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Originally Posted by SNOOPY
Not to sound rude, but you blow out 2 stock shocks and you order another of the same shock?
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I think the above post sums up why I went stock again. One bad from initial assembly I'll give the benefit of the doubt to BRP, the 2nd blowing out because of roads....I guess it was just that. If the 3rd goes out quickly, then idk!! I did have 10k on the most recent one.
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Originally Posted by Dib52
I think the above post sums up why I went stock again. One bad from initial assembly I'll give the benefit of the doubt to BRP, the 2nd blowing out because of roads....I guess it was just that. If the 3rd goes out quickly, then idk!! I did have 10k on the most recent one.
Okay, didn't realize you had 10,000 miles on it. Oops.
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What air pressure do you run in the rear?
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Isn't it unusual to be having this type of problem - repeatedly?
Originally Posted by Dib52
The first 2 were on BRP for warranty, this one is on me. Come quick, riding season is here! Any other options out there for the rear?
Am I missing something? I was unaware the stock shocks were a problem? I know there are great after-market shocks, but isn't it unusual to be having this type of problem - repeatedly?
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Originally Posted by Dudley
What air pressure do you run in the rear?
When 2 up, combined weight of about 435 lbs, 80-85 psi in the bag.
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Originally Posted by Dib52
How pricey?? I dropped $106 for another stock one. Really hope this one lasts longer.
3 is crazy, but like I said before, this is the first one I'm responsible for. Hopefully the dealer will be able to see if there is anything else abnormal causing this. Just gotta wait for the parts.
It does have me questioning if I'm doing something wrong. Here's another question for the low rent A&C crowd with manual air adjustment on the bag...what psi are you running 2up? I generally have about 80-85 psi in the bag when the co-pilot is on. Without revealing too much about the mrs., we are a combined 435 lbs. Thought I was about right. Solo, I drop the bag to 45psi. So...where's everyone at?
60-70 with 2 up. load weight(her and I) about 350lbs
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Originally Posted by redflasher
60-70 with 2 up. load weight(her and I) about 350lbs
I should mention the pressure leaks away overnight and I have to air up again the next day. I'm dumping it at the dealer as soon as they are back in operation. Winter snow collapsed the roof of service area. Seems a bit slow rebuilding it.
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Originally Posted by redflasher
I should mention the pressure leaks away overnight and I have to air up again the next day. I'm dumping it at the dealer as soon as they are back in operation. Winter snow collapsed the roof of service area. Seems a bit slow rebuilding it.
Check your valve core, might be loose. Mine used to do the same until I tightened the core.
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Interesting, as I believe you can take the air bag to 110psi...regardless, the bag isn't the problem, it's the darn shock!
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
Depending on the model $600.00 to $1400.00. Progressive has some a bit cheaper like $400.00. Race tech are like elkas. Not much to choose from..be nice to find out whats going on with your...good luck..
An Elka Stage 1+R is $549.
Just an FYI...
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Originally Posted by Trooper
An Elka Stage 1+R is $549.
Just an FYI...
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Originally Posted by Trooper
An Elka Stage 1+R is $549.
Just an FYI...
How is your stock on these looking for purchase at the fest?
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Originally Posted by Dib52
It does have me questioning if I'm doing something wrong. Here's another question for the low rent A&C crowd with manual air adjustment on the bag...what psi are you running 2up? I generally have about 80-85 psi in the bag when the co-pilot is on. Without revealing too much about the mrs., we are a combined 435 lbs. Thought I was about right. Solo, I drop the bag to 45psi. So...where's everyone at?
I also shoot for 85 psi when ryding two up. No leakage or any other problem with the air bag here.
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2014 XLR Viper 305V14 Toyhauler (Home)
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Former Spyders
2010 Blue RT A&C SE5 53K plus miles - never left us stranded!
2013 Pure Magnesium Metallic ST SE5 11K plus miles - never left us stranded!
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