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  1. 07-30-2011, 10:10 PM #1
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    Default Super bouncy ride..... grrrr

    Well--- my ride has been getting really bouncy lately--- before I changed the tires-- wasn't sure if new tires would help-- but they didn't.

    Thinking my rear shock is blown. Basically my swing-arm is bouncing up and down like crazy--- look down and see it just a-bouncing away....

    Anyone else had this happen?

    Rode 500 miles after new tires on and the bounce seemed better-- but on smooth roads it's not very noticeable--- but on a road with any amount of washboarding it's horrible.

    Gonna take a week or so to get an Elka I'm sure--- think I'm doing much damage riding like it is? Seems like the shock is spent and the spring doing all the work.... ugggg!

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  2. 07-31-2011, 06:19 AM #2
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    Default Yup!

    How many Firefly miles on that shock?
    Last October I got the Elka 3-way rear shock with Hydraulic preload. Typically ride 1 up(200#) with no preload dialed in and than crank it up when riding 2-up (400#).
    Riding with just spring action, just watch for bottoming out against the inner fender cover. Also, does the drive belt go tighter as the Spyder squats?

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  3. 07-31-2011, 08:00 AM #3
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    42,000 miles on OEM shock. Thinking I best just park it till I get new shock.

    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
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  4. 07-31-2011, 08:22 AM #4
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    I am guessing that you're well-beyond the warranty period? I'm just thinking that if you're already set on the Elka out back (), why not grab a stock replacement if it can be had?
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  5. 07-31-2011, 10:03 AM #5
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    I still have 2 years left on warranty-- but wouldn't even think of trying to get a shock covered--- that's a wear item in my book.

    Just hate to stop riding while waiting for Elka--- have a ride planned on Tuesday down to hang out with Mickey and see some of his thespian talents live and in person-----

    Might put some rubber bumps in the springs for a few days to help....

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    ...But if a seal blew out? I'm just thinking that it's worth taking a look at it...
    Never hurts to ask!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    ...But if a seal blew out? I'm just thinking that it's worth taking a look at it...
    Never hurts to ask!
    Don't ruin my excuse to by an Elka shock bro......

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  8. 08-01-2011, 06:44 AM #8
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    Oops! What was I thinking?? My bad...
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