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rear shock leaks...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Hyperion, Jun 11, 2008.

  1. Hyperion

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    Hi there,

    Last week i noticed a wet righthand swingarm.

    I think my rear shock is leaking.

    Can this be revised like the front fork with new oil seals and dust covers or is it in need of replacement?
     
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    any shock absorber can be rebuilt. the quality depends on who you get to do the job. that is if you want to keep it original otherwise look for some good used shocks or if that doesn't sit well with you, you can always go aftermarket
     
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  3. Robert

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    Stock shock units are welded units. They, under ordinary circumstances, are non-rebuildable. Now if you really want those old units, for a small fortune, you can find someone to rebuild them but the cost would be quite high. I'd imagine the cost would be close to the the cost of new aftermarket shocks that would probably be much better than stock.
     
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    Thanx for this info. I will get some quotes for aftermarket shocks...
    the bike is getting very unstable with two leaking shocks: one front left other right rear...
     
    Hyperion, Jun 12, 2008
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    Rebuild those forks straight away! Leaking fork oil has ruin a few brake systems, don't let it happen to you!
     
    Robert, Jun 12, 2008
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