TableOfPills
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Hi, I'm pretty new to this forum but have been reading stuff on here a while before got my '08 FZ6 last July. A while ago the bike started to have this clunking sound that can be felt through the left footpeg whenever I have a pillion, if I don't go as slow as possible on a hump. At first I thought it was the chain since I could feel the knocking through the left footpeg. However, some people asked me to take a look at the rear shock and I found what looked to be fluid leaking from the shock (it has dried so I guess it'd happened a long time ago). Is this able to be fixed? I'm thinking it would be better to upgrade the shock than to buy another stock shock since many of you guys here say that theres a huge difference between them and a good aftermarket shock. What are your thoughts?
1. I'm having trouble knowing what shocks are compatible with the bike and where to find them in stock for a reasonable price.
2. This bike had a mileage of around 130k kms when I got it, and I've maybe gone 30k kms on it since I bought it. The previous owner maintained it pretty well, keeping up with oil changes and valve clearance checks, so the engine still runs really smoothly. However, I don't think he has replaced any seals or bearings since he bought the bike in 2008, so if you guys have any info on where I can get good quality compatible seals and bearings for the steering, suspension, swingarm and wheels, that would be really helpful! Or do you guys think I should not meddle with any of those if there hadn't been any problems with them whatsoever?
3. How dangerous would it be if I just ignore the rear shock problem and just continue riding on it, albeit gently on the bumps and humps so as to not aggravate the problem too much? Because as of right now, I can't find any replacement for it and I'm sure any delivery would take a pretty long time to my country?
4. Any other problems that I should look out for on a bike that's well maintained on the basic stuff? I feel like there must be some things that should be replaced after such a high mileage, e.g. stuff that I'm planning to do such as replacing bearings and seals, coolant, brake fluid and and probably the brake and clutch cables (stuff to do with the front forks maybe a little later when I have a little more cash lying around hahah)
Photo of the current rear shock
I look forward to all your responses and thanks in advance for any help!
1. I'm having trouble knowing what shocks are compatible with the bike and where to find them in stock for a reasonable price.
2. This bike had a mileage of around 130k kms when I got it, and I've maybe gone 30k kms on it since I bought it. The previous owner maintained it pretty well, keeping up with oil changes and valve clearance checks, so the engine still runs really smoothly. However, I don't think he has replaced any seals or bearings since he bought the bike in 2008, so if you guys have any info on where I can get good quality compatible seals and bearings for the steering, suspension, swingarm and wheels, that would be really helpful! Or do you guys think I should not meddle with any of those if there hadn't been any problems with them whatsoever?
3. How dangerous would it be if I just ignore the rear shock problem and just continue riding on it, albeit gently on the bumps and humps so as to not aggravate the problem too much? Because as of right now, I can't find any replacement for it and I'm sure any delivery would take a pretty long time to my country?
4. Any other problems that I should look out for on a bike that's well maintained on the basic stuff? I feel like there must be some things that should be replaced after such a high mileage, e.g. stuff that I'm planning to do such as replacing bearings and seals, coolant, brake fluid and and probably the brake and clutch cables (stuff to do with the front forks maybe a little later when I have a little more cash lying around hahah)
Photo of the current rear shock
I look forward to all your responses and thanks in advance for any help!