Blew another rear shock

[Dib52]

now this is just what my mec at the dealer said never put over 60 pounds in the air bag,and riding duble only use 50 pounds,or you will blow the air bag.:yikes::chat:

Interesting, as I believe you can take the air bag to 110psi...regardless, the bag isn't the problem, it's the darn shock!

 

[Trooper]

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..:yikes:

An Elka Stage 1+R is $549.

Just an FYI...

 

[spyder3]

An Elka Stage 1+R is $549.

Just an FYI...

Hey john, where ya been hiding? :cheers:

 

[spyderbirds]

An Elka Stage 1+R is $549.

Just an FYI...

How is your stock on these looking for purchase at the fest?

 

[spyderbirds]

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.

 

[Trooper]

Hey john, where ya been hiding? :cheers:

Not really hiding, just kinda swamped here at the office for the upcoming season....and for Spyderfest of course.

How is your stock on these looking for purchase at the fest?

We have quite a few at Pitbull powersports as we speak. Hope to see you there !!

 

[spyder3]

Not really hiding, just kinda swamped here at the office for the upcoming season....and for Spyderfest of course.

THats a good thing....Your Habs are looking good-):thumbup:

 

[Some Guy]

I had a stock rear shock break on my GS at 28,000 miles. My dealer managed to get BRP to replace it under warranty! :thumbup:

 

[spyderbirds]

2010 RT rear shock

After the second stock rear shock was toast. Picked up an Elka 1+R to match the Elkas already on the front Over the weekend at Pit Bull.
Put the shock on this morning and what a difference! Only running 45psi in the air bag two up and way better ride than we ever had with the stock shock.
Even with the Air pumped way up to 85 psi the stock shock would still bottom out and just not perform well.

Glad we finally took the step and got the GOOD shock for the rear of the RT.

 

[Dib52]

Update....

Finally back up and running! A huge shout out to Danny and Waco at Louis PowerSports. And here's the rest of the story...shock order and paid for by me over the phone. Receive a phone call that the shock is in 4 days later. Make the run to the dealer only to find out the wrong shock was ordered. Considering I made the purchase over the phone, not laying blame on anyone. However, while looking at the spyder, Danny informed me that he was starting a case for a warranty claim. I said I thought I was out of warranty, and e confirmed that I was, however he wanted to go thru the motions. He also overnighted the correct shock for replacement.
Fast forward to today...made the ryde back up to Louis to get her all fixed up. Service tech Waco immediately grabbed the spyder and took her around back. New shock fitted, belt adjusted, all good to go. Danny worked the phones, took pictures and turned in the claim...EVERYTHING COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! The warranty that I don't even have! Then they gave me the refund for the wrong shock originally ordered. Considering it became a warranty claim, no $ out of pocket! When you have a good dealer, anything is possible.

 

[Dwight]

4 rear shocks, 16K miles, in one year. China?? or just cheap junk. All replaced under warranty.

Dwight