bgunn Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I have 86,000 miles on my 01 R 1100 RT, and my front end keeps bottoming out. Is it possible that the front shock is worn out already? Thanks Link to comment
Bob Palin Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 It's almost certain at that mileage. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Since most shocks on oilheads wear out before 50,000 miles, your's is certainly gone by now. Jim Link to comment
Haynes Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I'll agree with everyone else but go further to say that 50,000 miles is a good life for a shock absorber whether on car or motorcycle. You must remember that shock absorbers are not an accessory but a vital control mechanism for the suspension system. They must be viewed as a service item that should be replaced as soon as necessary. Link to comment
Rich06FJR1300 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 86,000??? wow, my rear one started leaking when the bike had 37k on it! I'm replacing the front as i know its going to go next. Link to comment
breyfogle Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I have 86,000 miles on my 01 R 1100 RT, and my front end keeps bottoming out. Is it possible that the front shock is worn out already? Thanks If your frontend is really "bottoming out", you have a spring problem, not a shock problem. The shock's primary purpose is to prevent excessive rebounding after a bump. It has very little compression damping that would help the spring prevent "bottoming". After 86K miles, you almost certainly need a new shock however, no matter what else may be wrong. Link to comment
smiller Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 The shock's primary purpose is to prevent excessive rebounding after a bump. It has very little compression damping that would help the spring prevent "bottoming".A shock absorber's compression damping significantly reduces the suspension's tendency to bottom on a hard bump. If the springs alone were stiff enough to prevent this you wouldn't have a very comfortable ride. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I have 86,000 miles on my 01 R 1100 RT, and my front end keeps bottoming out. Is it possible that the front shock is worn out already? Thanks 86,000 MILES? Ever seen Uncle Buck? Remember his car? Link to comment
Haynes Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 If your frontend is really "bottoming out", you have a spring problem, not a shock problem. This could also be true but a good spring with a complete lack of damping can cause excessive bounce and induce bottoming. Link to comment
GordonB Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 How about the rear????? Is it the original as well with 86,000 Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 How about the rear????? Is it the original as well with 86,000 The rear usually goes first, so yes, it is certainly bad as well. Jim Link to comment
breyfogle Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 This could also be true but a good spring with a complete lack of damping can cause excessive bounce and induce bottoming. The OP did not mention any "bounce" at all. Link to comment
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