Super bouncy ride..... grrrr

[Firefly]

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!

 

[bill pitman]

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?

Bill

 

[Firefly]

42,000 miles on OEM shock. Thinking I best just park it till I get new shock.

 

[Bob Denman]

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 thumbup, why not grab a stock replacement if it can be had?:dontknow:

 

[Firefly]

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....

 

[Bob Denman]

...But if a seal blew out? I'm just thinking that it's worth taking a look at it...
Never hurts to ask! hyea:

 

[Firefly]

...But if a seal blew out? I'm just thinking that it's worth taking a look at it...
Never hurts to ask! hyea:

Don't ruin my excuse to by an Elka shock bro...... :roflblack::thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Oops! :shocked: What was I thinking?? My bad... pps::roflblack: