Oil leak from right rear shock? - Page 2

dynageno · #16 09-20-2011, 11:58 AM

They sure don't make it easy on a gal. And everybody wants payment. Bastages!

BigTOE · #17 09-20-2011, 12:01 PM

If it was something complicated maybe, but it's a simple swap out of the shock. Seems like a little too much sugar for a nickle to me.

Bone Stockman · #18 09-20-2011, 12:19 PM

It's a warranty issue. Take it to your nearest, most convenient dealer and have them fix it. Don't pay someone to do that, and don't accept any crap from the dealer. They live and die based on their customer satisfaction surveys.

Changing a shock is quite literally a 10 minute job.

y2kflhr · #19 09-20-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ms_tapestry

I got a referral for an indy in CC. He says under no circumstances should I take it to CCHD. He recommends Victoria HD which is about 90 miles away. The indy doesn't do warranty work himself, HD won't let him, but he will take it over there on Monday, oversee the repair and bring it back the following Monday for a price. I'm thinking I'm going to pay that price. I'm coming into town with a bike on a trailer and my daughter will be driving the moving truck AND I have to report to work on Monday at 8:00am. I will overcome. . .

that is ridiculous....

just make sure it has air in it...you do own a pump right?....then make an appointment, like russ said its about the easiest job you can do on a bike

MrSurly · #20 09-20-2011, 01:39 PM

First: its not a big deal. The greatest impact (no pun) of a small leak on the shock is the mess it makes. In order for the loss to actually effect the ride/handling in any real way it would need to get way low and that would probably take many months...and it still wouldn't be a major effect.

Second: It is one of the simplest jobs the dealer can do, even the worst dealer can do this and do it quickly. The most important gauge of a wrench's worth is the ability to diagnose an issue correctly. In this case, the issue is self-evident, so the tricky part is outta the way.

Forty-Third: call ahead for appointment and see if they'll verify that they have the right part in stock.

7: Take it to CCHD and leave the bags at home. They're safer that way and not getting messy.

437: Don't fret about it; Not an emergency situation and amid your moving madness, it's not a biggie at all. It's safe to ride, ride it!

Slick · #21 09-20-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSurly

First: its not a big deal. The greatest impact (no pun) of a small leak on the shock is the mess it makes. In order for the loss to actually effect the ride/handling in any real way it would need to get way low and that would probably take many months...and it still wouldn't be a major effect.

Second: It is one of the simplest jobs the dealer can do, even the worst dealer can do this and do it quickly. The most important gauge of a wrench's worth is the ability to diagnose an issue correctly. In this case, the issue is self-evident, so the tricky part is outta the way.

Forty-Third: call ahead for appointment and see if they'll verify that they have the right part in stock.

7: Take it to CCHD and leave the bags at home. They're safer that way and not getting messy.

437: Don't fret about it; Not an emergency situation and amid your moving madness, it's not a biggie at all. It's safe to ride, ride it!

I was gonna say the same thing, but with less words. A trained monkey could do this fix so you are at little risk taking it to CCHD.

Type O · #22 09-20-2011, 02:41 PM

Get r done and take no crap or they'll have to suffer the wrath of No Mos

Crabby Appleton · #23 09-20-2011, 02:51 PM

aren't new Harley's fun?

sorry for your troubles

y2kflhr · #24 09-20-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick

A trained monkey could do this fix

I am not even potty trained and I have swapped many a shock in no time flat...

SLOWHOUND · #25 09-20-2011, 03:19 PM

It's up and ready boys.

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Originally Posted by Dippsy

I am not even potty trained and I have swapped many a shock in no time flat...

y2kflhr · #26 09-20-2011, 03:30 PM

I am here for your folly

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RoadWolf · #27 09-20-2011, 03:47 PM

T, have you had anybody slightly overweight riding on it lately?

Something to look into...

Bone Stockman · #28 09-20-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dippsy

I am not even potty trained and I have swapped many a shock in no time flat...

It's true, y'all should see my carpet.

ms_tapestry · #29 09-20-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadWolf

T, have you had anybody slightly overweight riding on it lately?

Something to look into...

ms_tapestry · #30 09-20-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSurly

First: its not a big deal. The greatest impact (no pun) of a small leak on the shock is the mess it makes. In order for the loss to actually effect the ride/handling in any real way it would need to get way low and that would probably take many months...and it still wouldn't be a major effect.

Second: It is one of the simplest jobs the dealer can do, even the worst dealer can do this and do it quickly. The most important gauge of a wrench's worth is the ability to diagnose an issue correctly. In this case, the issue is self-evident, so the tricky part is outta the way.

Forty-Third: call ahead for appointment and see if they'll verify that they have the right part in stock.

7: Take it to CCHD and leave the bags at home. They're safer that way and not getting messy.

437: Don't fret about it; Not an emergency situation and amid your moving madness, it's not a biggie at all. It's safe to ride, ride it!

Okay. I have 9/29 off work. I called Big Spring HD, they assure me they have the part in stock and I have a 9:00 am appointment.

They've got one shot to fix this then I'm loading it on a trailer and taking it to CC. Wish me luck!