2009+ Rear shock problem?

heath3n · 11-12-2010, 03:00 AM

Anyone with a 2009+ model Nomad notice any oil leaking from their rear shock? I went to put mine away for the winter and noticed an oil spot under the right rear shock. Reached up and felt, sure enough...oil around the lower casing! Now before you all ask..

I'm 200lbs
I don't ride with a passenger
I keep the air pressure right around 20 - 25lbs in the shocks
I use a hand pump made specifically for air shocks
I don't carry anything heavy in my bags.

Hoping mawkaw doesn't give me too much of a hassle when I try to claim this under warranty.

**Cajunrider** · 11-12-2010, 05:07 AM

Heath, Kaw should replace both of the shocks. It says so in their service manual under Suspension/Shocks. I pointed it out to the dealer when one of my shocks failed on my '07. Sure enough, Kaw replaced both under the extended warranty. Hold em to it.

heath3n · 11-12-2010, 05:13 AM

Good to know...wish me luck!

**ringadingh** · 11-15-2010, 10:06 PM

Get it in to the shop now before more time elapses, don't give them any reason to make excuses. Plus you don't want the bike tied up in the shop in the spring when they are busy.

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heath3n Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa City, Ia Posts: 111	2009+ Rear shock problem? Anyone with a 2009+ model Nomad notice any oil leaking from their rear shock? I went to put mine away for the winter and noticed an oil spot under the right rear shock. Reached up and felt, sure enough...oil around the lower casing! Now before you all ask.. I'm 200lbs I don't ride with a passenger I keep the air pressure right around 20 - 25lbs in the shocks I use a hand pump made specifically for air shocks I don't carry anything heavy in my bags. Hoping mawkaw doesn't give me too much of a hassle when I try to claim this under warranty. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	2009+ Rear shock problem? Heath, Kaw should replace both of the shocks. It says so in their service manual under Suspension/Shocks. I pointed it out to the dealer when one of my shocks failed on my '07. Sure enough, Kaw replaced both under the extended warranty. Hold em to it. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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11-12-2010, 05:13 AM	#3
heath3n Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa City, Ia Posts: 111	2009+ Rear shock problem? Good to know...wish me luck!
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	2009+ Rear shock problem? Get it in to the shop now before more time elapses, don't give them any reason to make excuses. Plus you don't want the bike tied up in the shop in the spring when they are busy. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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