Blown Rear Shock @ 13k Miles

[BLUE RIDER]

BAD SHOCK!!

I got mine on thur and back on sat with 50 miles.

 

[jmcbow]

A little confused here, (which is nothing new for me) the shock and the air bag are 2 seperate components. In my case, the air bag is what blew. How does installing a Elka prevent the air bag from going bad?

After some "mis-communication" on the dealerships part, I was informed that it was the rear shock not the air bag that went bad. If it goes bad again, will defintelty look at going with an Elka.

 

[SilverSurfer]

Took the RT in to have the brake pedal/linkage update done, only to discover that the rear shock was blown and had to be replaced. Of course it's a year our of warranty so BRP wouldn't cover the repairs. Just curious, has anyone else had the rear (air) shock go at only 13k miles? That seems like really low mileage for the seal on the air shock to go.:shocked:

What year is your RT?

Also, I refer you to this thread, where I replaced a stock rear with an Elka, then went back to stock.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ka-Rear-Spyder-RT-S-(-10)&p=612741#post612741

Paul

 

[jmcbow]

My RT is a 2010. Very interesting on the rear Elka. To hear some others here the rear Elka was the cats' pajama's. Thanks for the heads up, would definetly do some research before changing from stock should the rear shock fail again.

 

[Sarge707]

My air bag doesn,t hold air and I don,t have the time to leave it for a week to get fixed. Is there a Better OEM shock replacement that is stiffer than the 2012 RT stock shock? I way to put a better shock that doesn,t rely on the air bag for a single 200 Pound rider?
Maybe a RS shock? Don,t want to Pay $$$ for an Elka on the rear!

 

[NancysToy]

The airbag and the shock are different items. There is no substitute, and your leak could very well be elsewhere (and usually is). You have two Spyders, as I recall, I'd leave mine to be fixed. JMHO

 

[jmstiffany]

Shock

My RT is a 2010. Very interesting on the rear Elka. To hear some others here the rear Elka was the cats' pajama's. Thanks for the heads up, would definetly do some research before changing from stock should the rear shock fail again.

I have 2010 RTS and my shock went out at about 20,000. I bought a new stock shock for about $90 from the dealer. I hope to replace it myself but not sure how to compress the spring. I have a press but not sure if I can adapt it to compress the srping. Good luck on getting yours fixed.

James

 

[Dwight]

Threewheels, I thought I had the record at 4 shocks in 16K miles! I also had the air bag system repaired several times and then replaced (compressor and all). Easiest way to tell if the shock is bad is uncontrolled bouncing after a bump. You can also dry test it by compressing it (leaning over the back seat with all of your weight) and then letting it extend quickly. If it tops out (bangs) then there is a good chance your shock is shot.


Dwight