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S1owner
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 08:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So i goto my garage this morning and see a little bit of oil under the bike well it turns out its coming from the shock res and as far as i can tell its coning right thru the side i will look better tonight! Any ideas i think its a works shock
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Thylacine
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 08:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would try to tighten instead. I find this more useful when trying to stop a leak.
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Oldog
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 10:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

check the oil line on the pump to filter mount the hose clamp can wear the line if it slips.
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S1owner
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 12:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This is coming out of the shock res mounted to the frame on the shifter side above the engine!
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Dannybuell
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 03:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Get a Penske, The OEM recall shocks weakness is blowing seals.


added 'recall'.

(Message edited by dannybuell on June 04, 2012)
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Buellistic
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 03:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Guess "i" should start to worry as my OEM shock on my 1997 S3T(15 years)has lasted 111,354.8 miles as of the last ride ???
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Someday
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 03:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Buellistic,
Is that the original exposed spring shock or the replacement with the spring in the canister? Just curious.
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Buellistic
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Someday:

It is the OEM exposed spring shock ...

"i" knew how to use a magnet, "BUT" "i" got the recall shock just in case my OEM shock ever wears out ...

By the way the spring looks good painted to match the color of your bike ...
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Oldog
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 04:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This is coming out of the shock res mounted to the frame on the shifter side above the engine!


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Dannybuell
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If the reservoir is on the shifter side on the frame it is NOT a recall or OEM shock.

post a picture please.

If it is the reservoir it still sounds like you blew a seal or the bladder. If there are no suspension tuners in your area or you want the best, look up gpsuspension.com
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Jim2
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 05:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If the reservoir is rubbing or vibrating against anything it can wear a hole through it. I had mine zip-tied against front shock bracket after my OEM mount broke the stud off and it started to wear thought the canister. I'm glad I found it before it made it's way all the way through. I replaced the zip-tie with the oem bracket that works as a standoff so there is no rubbing.

Inspect the reservoir case for wear or cracks. Maybe racetech can mount a new canister on there for you if it's just the cannister. I've seen some pictures of OEM shocks with aftermarket canister.

Good luck.
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S1owner
Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 09:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ok so i am a complete noob! Found it i had dumped some seafoam in the tank and it is seaping out through the petcock and slowly driping down !!!!!!! Sorry guys thanks for the help now please let tge insults fly as i truely feel i need them!!!
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