how do you know whene your rear shock needs a.....

[DirtRyder02]

how do you know whene your rear shock needs to a rebuild?? anybody know??

 

[endosports]

If you blew the seals.

If you are a competitve rider that demands uttermost performance then you should service your shock every 20 hours.

My bike is a 01, bought it brand new, ride the piss out it one to two times a week and have never serviced it. Can I tell? I don't know when I service it I am going to throw a gold valve in it and let you know. ;)

B

 

[Rcannon]

I would say to do it early. I had a Suzuki DR 350. The shock still worked, but for the heck of it, I gave it an oil change.

Most of the stock oil had leaked out. The shock shaft was badly worn. I was lucky. I bought a new shock on e bay. This could have cost me several hundred in damage! i am not saying you need the re-valve package, just a look inside every now and again.

 

[marcusgunby]

You shouldnt let the oil degrade too much as it will wear the internals quickly and that will cost more in the long run.