philmartin Posted September 2, 2010 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2010 After 55,000 miles I finally blew my rear shock. Question, is it safe to ride 2-up? We have a ride planned Labor Day weekend, I'm 180 lbs and my wife is 155 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic Posted September 2, 2010 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2010 I blew mine about a month ago. Pumped the air to 50lbs and rode a week before got a new one . Didn't really notice but shyed away from big bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted September 2, 2010 Share #3 Posted September 2, 2010 I rode mine 2 up for a quite awhile (weeks) till my new shock came in, just take it easy on bad bumps or your wife aint gonna be happy, I wouldnt cancel a trip, but thats me. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureVentures Posted September 2, 2010 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2010 When I saw "bouncy rear end" as the subject I had high hopes for this thread! Alas, it's bike related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted September 2, 2010 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2010 After 55,000 miles I finally blew my rear shock. Question, is it safe to ride 2-up? We have a ride planned Labor Day weekend, I'm 180 lbs and my wife is 155 lbs. When mine went out this spring on a trip to Fl, I was more worried about the bump in the middle of a curve, bike gets a wobble to it with the "Rear End Bouncing". Just take it easy, as others have said, you'll be fine. Just My , Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 2, 2010 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2010 I saw a bouncing rear this morning but my chances of riding....... Oh Nevermind!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted September 2, 2010 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2010 When I saw "bouncy rear end" as the subject I had high hopes for this thread! Alas, it's bike related. I saw a bouncing rear this morning but my chances of riding....... Oh Nevermind!! methinks he knew the title would warrant some very immediate attention... (sure caught mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philmartin Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks for the replies, I knew the heading would get a quick response. BTW I raised the pressure to 40 psi and the bouncing is a lot less noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyDawg Posted September 2, 2010 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2010 When mine went out this spring on a trip to Fl, I was more worried about the bump in the middle of a curve, bike gets a wobble to it with the "Rear End Bouncing". Just take it easy, as others have said, you'll be fine. Just My , Scooter Bob That's the biggest problem. The bike tends to become un-collected if you make the slightest correction in cornering, or hit a bump in the corner. Other than that, it's best to avoid bumps in the road as best you can. Won't really hurt anything but your spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted September 2, 2010 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2010 I rode on a bad shock for 2+ months before I finally replaced it. It seems to me that everyone's 'rear shock going bad' situation seems to vary in the severity of how much it affects the bike. I found with mine if I was driving along straight and level it seemed okay. If I hit bumps at any lean what-so-ever while leaned over, I did notice it. Also, at times, it made handling somewhat more difficult, but use your own judgment and most importantly BE CAREFUL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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