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Old 06-21-2011, 01:30 PM
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Default Stock shocks seem low after tow

My bike was towed a few weeks ago and the guy did a good job of mashing down my shocks so the bike wouldn't move during the tow.

But since then it feels wrong. The bike really goes down when I sit (I haven't gained that much weight in 2 weeks...), she creaks, and it feels almost like it's bottoming out on some bumps.

I did a thread search and only found threads about after-market air shocks. So I have to ask... is there some sort of maintenance I should be doing on them? Didnt find anything in the little booklet that came with the bike ('08 Deluxe).

Thanks..........
 
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Old 06-21-2011, 02:04 PM
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If the guy tightened your bike down too far it's quite possible and very probable he blew out your shocks
 
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If the guy tightened your bike down too far it's quite possible and very probable he blew out your shocks
Don't say it!!! I can't take another thing going wrong with this bike
 
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Look on the bright side, Lowered bikes are cooler!
 
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Originally Posted by neilgehrke
Look on the bright side, Lowered bikes are cooler!
 
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