Rear SG Shock Leaking Oil
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Rear SG Shock Leaking Oil
I took my 2012 SG in for it's 1k service on Saturday. Only reason I had them do it was because it was included with the purchase of the bike. One of the things I had them do also was check out the rear shocks. I noticed a couple days before I took it in that the right one what leaking oil. They told me that the replaced all the seals and that I should be good to go. However, after I got it home I noticed that it's still leaking. Has anyone else had this problem? Since I bought my bike the only way I was able to keep it from bottoming out on my was to keep the psi around 40. I wonder if it could have something to do with that shock having issues. Anyone been through this or have any suggestions?
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My left rear air shock started leaking on my 2010 Ultra...took it in and they immediately replaced it under warranty...I agree with Iceman...they went the cheaper less time consuming route instead of doing the job right the 1st time...Take it back and tell them to replace the shock.
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I took my 2012 SG in for it's 1k service on Saturday. Only reason I had them do it was because it was included with the purchase of the bike. One of the things I had them do also was check out the rear shocks. I noticed a couple days before I took it in that the right one what leaking oil. They told me that the replaced all the seals and that I should be good to go. However, after I got it home I noticed that it's still leaking. Has anyone else had this problem? Since I bought my bike the only way I was able to keep it from bottoming out on my was to keep the psi around 40. I wonder if it could have something to do with that shock having issues. Anyone been through this or have any suggestions?
Your bike is under warranty, they should have replaced the shock with a "NEW" one.
This is what I've always understood:
Harley-Davidson insists that only the shock absorbers on its Softail models may be disassembled. All other Harley shock absorbers must be replaced as an assembly.
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Sure hate to "be the bearer of bad news", but they didn't even touch the shock ! New dealer time, catch me lying once, I'm gone.
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UPDATE
I just got off the phone with the dealership and they told me that they didn't do anything to the shock itself. Apparently they thought I meant that the shock was leaking air so they replaced all the air line seals. They ordered a new shock and are going to replace it under warranty.
I just got off the phone with the dealership and they told me that they didn't do anything to the shock itself. Apparently they thought I meant that the shock was leaking air so they replaced all the air line seals. They ordered a new shock and are going to replace it under warranty.
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