GSXR 1000 K3 Shock failure??

**JohnBoy** · 28th November 2005, 14:53

Hey all... been really busy with exams, so busy infact i have taken to cleaning the bikes.
but something the other day got me

. my rear shock is leaking on the suzuki!!!!!

and i have now found its (officailly) unservicable.

now its only done 29k Km's and had a female owner (yes.. i have proof!) before me, so how could this be?? has anyone else had this issue??

NC · 28th November 2005, 14:58

So it's not just the seal? Maybe you have a chip in the fork that could be making the oil leak out.

Oh what's with the female owner thing?

**White trash** · 28th November 2005, 15:02

Didn't have that problem personally, nor I have I heard any other owners discussing it.

Unfortunately, suspension units are fickle things and it takes only a small chip in the shaft, or even not being cleaned properly to bugger the seal.

Sounds like the perfect excuse for a Ohlins to me. Or you'd get a brand new shock for sweet FA off E-bay.

**James Deuce** · 28th November 2005, 15:04

As harsh as this sounds, and given the amount of bleating I expect to generate with this comment, it is not unreasonable that it's shagged. Motorcycle suspension needs a refresh every 20k or so, so 29k is pretty good from the original.

Fork/shock oil is usually black treacle by 20k kms and any nitrogen in the rear shock escaped a while ago too. The reason most people don't percieve it to be shagged is because it decays at an almost imperceptible rate over the time of your ownership so you don't notice it's shagged - until you fix or replace it and wonder where the new bike under you came from.

**White trash** · 28th November 2005, 15:06

Originally Posted by Jim2

As harsh as this sounds, and given the amount of bleating I expect to generate with this comment,

And here it comes,

Rooted a few shocks in your time haven't ya Jim?:spudguita

NC · 28th November 2005, 15:08

Originally Posted by White trash

And here it comes,

Rooted a few shocks in your time haven't ya Jim?:spudguita

10/4 I have a visual on that

**JohnBoy** · 28th November 2005, 15:10

Originally Posted by White trash

Sounds like the perfect excuse for a Ohlins to me. Or you'd get a brand new shock for sweet FA off E-bay.

Already on its way mate... full adjustible with hydro spring. coming next friday !

**James Deuce** · 28th November 2005, 15:11

Originally Posted by White trash

And here it comes,

Rooted a few shocks in your time haven't ya Jim?:spudguita

Yes.

**Brian d marge** · 28th November 2005, 15:19

Originally Posted by Jim2

, it is not unreasonable that it's shagged. .

I would agree with Jim, As I have Just spent the las hour stripping the MX bike front forks, These forks were done 3 or 4 meetings ago and the oil is allready starting to change,,( I have the earlier type and they wear out the preload spacer ,,,but even so the oil was going pear shaped.

Get them rebuilt, or spring for a rebuildable one ( as in more easly rebuildable ??) ,,,,Make sense?? Anyway your dealer will have a good line on those things

When its done invest in a Shock Sock ,,,which slows down the wear rate considerably !!

Stephen

**dss3** · 28th November 2005, 15:31

Originally Posted by JohnBoy

Hey all... been really busy with exams, so busy infact i have taken to cleaning the bikes.
but something the other day got me

. my rear shock is leaking on the suzuki!!!!!

and i have now found its (officailly) unservicable.

now its only done 29k Km's and had a female owner (yes.. i have proof!) before me, so how could this be?? has anyone else had this issue??

Ummm how about you lay off the pies aye funboy? I could understand if this was on Loosebruces bike...

..yes, I know I have been a lot of help here... no prob.!

**loosebruce** · 28th November 2005, 15:36

Didnt have it long enough to fuck the shock, the motor on the other hand, well number two is toast and thats where the noises was coming from, something about my cam chain and tensioner, as well as some aux drive for the clutch thats worth $4000 WTF, crank is still good so i can't of been trying hard enough. It's a farkin consipercy againest me, how many people have toasted a GSXR thou motor, i brought the fricken thing cause i thought it'd last, doh.

Back to the push bike.

Johnboy, you serious you cant rebuild the stock rear unit on the K3, well fuck me if it's true.

**Sparky Bills** · 28th November 2005, 16:27

Your just a fat ass!
Mixed with shit suzuki shocks!

BUY A HONDA!!!

**WINJA** · 28th November 2005, 16:53

TJEBE BRUIN CAN REBUILD THAT SHOCK , HE CAN EVEN MAKE A NEW SHAFT

**JohnBoy** · 28th November 2005, 16:55

talking with Steve Bridge (F1 Engineering), he said that its rebuild-able by a local Htown firm but... who wants to fix a standard shock?? now all i have to do is to replace the front internals... then watch out sparky B... it will be just like the days of the ZX7RR vS the 900SS!!

oh.. and Daryl, who needs enemies with friends like you!! cheers for the tip mate