Lower shock bolt looks alittle bent
12-07-2016, 08:02 PM
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Lower shock bolt looks alittle bent
By the looks of it, my lower rear shock bolt is a tiny bit bent. Based off the pics do you think its worth worrying about? Or is it just me being overly OCD! Thanks
12-07-2016, 08:08 PM
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Doesn't look bent to me. Maybe I just cant see it.
12-07-2016, 08:19 PM
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Thanks for the reply. Hopefully its just me being too OCD
12-07-2016, 08:27 PM
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Pull it off and put it on a straight edge if that will make you feel better. then just go ride some.
12-07-2016, 08:32 PM
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yeah, it does look like its been holding some weight.
I would replace all the shock bolts if one is showing wear.
12-07-2016, 08:33 PM
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Im trying to avoid pulling it off. Not that its hard Im just a bit lazy when its cold outside. As long as the group consensus is that its not to be worried about Im gunna keep on ridin.
12-07-2016, 09:07 PM
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Just ordered new shock hardware for whenever Im feeling a bit more productive.
12-07-2016, 09:55 PM
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Its like 30 mins tops for all four bolts.
If you do one at a time, you dont even need to jack up the bike.
12-07-2016, 09:57 PM
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Shock bolts from the dealer are about 8 bucks. (At least at my dealer.) It you're concerned, I'd replace it.
Later!
12-07-2016, 10:03 PM
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It could have been caused by hitting a big bump or pothole. If you're going to replace the one replace all of them. If one breaks while riding that could turn into a bad wreck.
