gv550
Well-Known Member
My 2016 (non ES) is about to roll over 100,000 kms, likely tomorrow. It's been a fantastic trouble free bike, easily the best bike I've had. Last month the left fork began leaking, I cleaned it with a Seal Saver and it's been dry since. A week later the right side started leaking and cleaning did not fix it so I have new seals and a spring compressor on order. They are original seals and the oil was last changed at 80k.
Yesterday I noticed a drop of oil under the shock and sure enough, it's now leaking too. Amazing that all three suspension components began leaking within a few weeks and few 1000 kms.
I can get the shock resealed at a local suspension shop for $400, and I'd add a stiffer spring for $200 more. The shop also sells Race Tech and quoted me $1900 for the shock with hydraulic preload. The costs are scary but there are no Canadian made options, and importing from Europe and USA incurs shipping, duty, broker fees, taxes and our dollar isn't worth s**t.
The Race Tech would be sprung and valved for my weights , but I haven't read much feedback about it here. Opinions welcomed.
Yesterday I noticed a drop of oil under the shock and sure enough, it's now leaking too. Amazing that all three suspension components began leaking within a few weeks and few 1000 kms.
I can get the shock resealed at a local suspension shop for $400, and I'd add a stiffer spring for $200 more. The shop also sells Race Tech and quoted me $1900 for the shock with hydraulic preload. The costs are scary but there are no Canadian made options, and importing from Europe and USA incurs shipping, duty, broker fees, taxes and our dollar isn't worth s**t.
The Race Tech would be sprung and valved for my weights , but I haven't read much feedback about it here. Opinions welcomed.