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: I think my rear is too hard!!


Julia_
03-08-2005, 05:13 AM
I have a 1989 750, front end stock rear shock 1991 1100 M. I went for a blast today and the rear is too hard, seems to feel like it is flailing about at the back. Bearings are ok, tires and pressures all ok.
What can I do to keep the solid feeling but lose the wiggle?

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2step750
03-08-2005, 01:52 PM
How cold was it out?????

Julia_
03-09-2005, 04:50 AM
Not too cold, doesn't make any difference if summer or winter? Why?

SVS
03-13-2005, 10:25 PM
Not too cold, doesn't make any difference if summer or winter? Why?



Shocks can get harder when cold because the oil gets thicker

Julia_
03-14-2005, 05:45 AM
Yeah, good point. I don't think it's that, I reckon it's my swingarm bushes are worn, cheers though

COMEBACK
03-14-2005, 09:06 AM
Not too cold, doesn't make any difference if summer or winter? Why?



Shocks can get harder when cold because the oil gets thicker



Definately so. I have had many rides this winter, and on many occasions the bike feels a lot stiffer in the beginning of the ride when the oil in the forks/shock is cold.