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05-29-2016, 02:34 PM | #1 |
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Left rear shock leaking oil
Had to go to the dealer to get the oil leak verified because of warranty. The left rear shock was leaking oil and left a puddle on my lift. I park it on the lift at night.
Out side of Kawasaki being cheap is there a reason they only change one shock on warranty but when its my dime they recommend I change both?
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05-29-2016, 04:11 PM | #2 |
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You answered your own question, they wont give you two shocks if its on their dime.
They will tell you because your bike is low mileage the other shock should be fine if it is not leaking. |
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05-29-2016, 04:21 PM | #3 |
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It always seems to be the left shock that leaks and not the right one. Why is that?
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05-30-2016, 02:08 PM | #4 |
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Could it be that the bike is always leaning to the left side when it is on the kickstand? I don't know, but that seems to the only logical explanation I can come up with. Mine has leaked several time in the last 6 months, not much, a drop here and there. I also saw where I bottomed out by the mark on the shock and saddlebag bracket when the setting and air were too low. Been keeping an eye on it. I have seen any oil in the last 2 weeks.
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05-30-2016, 03:37 PM | #5 |
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My right one went 2 years ago. $510 Canadian to replace the one or $600 for a pair of Progressive shocks. Didn't have to think too long. No leaks no worry about air pressure. Set them at my preferred setting and smooth riding ever since.
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05-31-2016, 01:40 PM | #6 | |
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So how much oil do these things have in them. I can't imagine there is much to leak out. Mine doesn't seem to be leaking any more. Maybe because there is no more oil to leak out?
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06-27-2016, 12:05 PM | #7 | |
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Should I be riding with a leaking (oil) left rear shock?
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06-28-2016, 11:36 AM | #8 |
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Rode mine a couple of years ago with a leaking LH shock. Discovered it in the middle of a 2 week road trip through MT, ID, WA and OR. I continued on with no issues but did replace both with Progressive shocks a month or 2 later after I got home.
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