Rear Shock Needs Help

[BikerGeek]

Sooze and I were all pumped up to knock out the States of Confusion Tour this weekend. We hopped on the bike a bit ago and headed out.

But something did NOT feel right to my butt-chassis dyno. The bike was pogo-ing over every bump. I don't know much, but I know my bike and that wasn't normal at all. Aboot 9 miles out, we stopped at a stoplight in a small town and I just 'bounced' the bike and it bounced right back.

We turned around and headed back to the barn. I checked tire pressures - the back was a little low. Would that be enough for the CT to induce this? Short answer: no. So it's gotta be the shock.

It's a Wilber's that we put on at a Tech Day several years ago. I got it used. I have no idea how many miles were on it when I put it on, but I've put roughly 50K miles on it. So, it's prolly due. I took a look at it from down low - there's some spooge on the bottom of the shock around the shackle. Didn't look like much to me, but I don't make a habit of looking at the bike from that angle. It could be leaky blinker fluid or it could just be road spooge.

The last time we were two-up was at EOM last year. It may have been a little squishy then, but nothing like it is now. I rode to work yesterday and noticed an odd bounce when I hit a bump on an on-ramp. Kinda reminded me of my HD Ultra Classic when I'd push it hard in corners. Again, definitely NOT how the FJR normally handles. I didn't really think anything of it until now.

So I ask for advice. Who would be a good choice to rebuild it? Anyone got a GenIII stock rear shock laying around? If we go the rebuild route, any chance I could get it back and installed in time for EOM? Yes, our EOM is now at risk. If nothing else, though, we can take the drop-top to EOM so we'll at least be there for the parking lot funtivities no matter what.

TIA
Geek

[raYzerman]

Definitely rebuild it.... I suspect you've lost the nitrogen but not the oil (unless splooged). IF so, you've lost damping. IF there's a hydraulic preload adjuster, might have lost oil out of that. Yer spring is yer spring. You may have a Powersports place that does suspensions nearby (ask The Pony?), as most seals are pretty standard, nitrogen comes in a tank, and oil in plastic containers...... IF the shaft needed replacing for reasons of rust or scoring, then they gotta get a Wilbers one (whatever one Wilbers uses).
If you're in deep crap without a shock to use, better talk to me so I can get a Gen3 OEM one there... I know this guy... two actually. You ain't gonna miss EOM. Iff'n I have to come a day early to Casa Geek, I'll just show up and we'll git 'er done. We (I) can drop off the Wilbers at Cogent on the way down.

[two_wheeled]

My OEM shock is worn out. Where do you guys source your GEN3 OEM shocks from? Cheapest I've found so far is RockyMountainATVMC.

[BkerChuck]

I just got a Gen 3 shock from Partshark for $404.00

[jwilly]

Geek I have a GEN3 Shock with about 40k on it. Might get you by for bit if needed. Shoot me a text if you want it and I will ship it to you on Tuesday. Total cost: 2 beers at EOM, Ahh OK 3..

[LKLD]

Definitely rebuild it.... I suspect you've lost the nitrogen but not the oil (unless splooged). IF so, you've lost damping. IF there's a hydraulic preload adjuster, might have lost oil out of that. Yer spring is yer spring. You may have a Powersports place that does suspensions nearby (ask The Pony?), as most seals are pretty standard, nitrogen comes in a tank, and oil in plastic containers...... IF the shaft needed replacing for reasons of rust or scoring, then they gotta get a Wilbers one (whatever one Wilbers uses).
If you're in deep crap without a shock to use, better talk to me so I can get a Gen3 OEM one there... I know this guy... two actually. You ain't gonna miss EOM. Iff'n I have to come a day early to Casa Geek, I'll just show up and we'll git 'er done. We (I) can drop off the Wilbers at Cogent on the way down.

Geek I have a GEN3 Shock with about 40k on it. Might get you by for bit if needed. Shoot me a text if you want it and I will ship it to you on Tuesday. Total cost: 2 beers at EOM, Ahh OK 3..

See...this right here is why I feel lucky to have chosen the FJR and this forum.

[Hppants]

My stock Gen 3 shock has 50K on it and I can assure you, it's long in the tooth. None the less, it's another offer, all you have to do is tell me where to ship it.

[BikerGeek]

See...this right here is why I feel lucky to have chosen the FJR and this forum.

Yep. I'm kinda stunned.

I made arrangements with jwilly - he's got some beers in the bank at EOM. Or whenever. Just because.

Thank you for the offer, 'pants. I truly appreciate it.

[Powerman]

Geek knows his spooge.

[BikerGeek]

Geek knows his spooge.

I feel like that should be on a t-shirt...

[wheatonFJR]

Geek knows his spooge.

I feel like that should be on a t-shirt...

It might already be. have you looked down?

[bungie4]

Geek knows his spooge.

I feel like that should be on a t-shirt...

It might already be. have you looked down?

[jwilly]

I made arrangements with jwilly - he's got some beers in the bank at EOM. Or whenever. Just because.

Turns out UPS won't let you ship a flaming bag of shit so I just sent the shock this time..

[wheatonFJR]

I made arrangements with jwilly - he's got some beers in the bank at EOM. Or whenever. Just because.

Turns out UPS won't let you ship a flaming bag of shit so I just sent the shock this time..

"Two Men and a Truck" will. Total lack of imagination there Jason.

[Hppants]

I made arrangements with jwilly - he's got some beers in the bank at EOM. Or whenever. Just because.

Turns out UPS won't let you ship a flaming bag of shit so I just sent the shock this time..

Where's Duane when you need him?