Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: Notesfiles; site hpfcmt.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!cmcl2!seismo!hao!hplabs!hpfcdc!hpfcla!gt From: gt@hpfcla.UUCP Newsgroups: net.cycle Subject: Re: Mono-shock/spring leakage Message-ID: <19000022@hpfcmt.UUCP> Date: Sat, 2-Nov-85 12:03:00 EST Article-I.D.: hpfcmt.19000022 Posted: Sat Nov 2 12:03:00 1985 Date-Received: Sat, 9-Nov-85 06:39:56 EST References: <723@ihu1g.UUCP> Organization: 02 Nov 85 10:03:00 MST Lines: 21 >>/***** hpfcmt:net.cycle / ihu1g!rls / 7:21 am Oct 28, 1985*/ >>My 1982 Honda GL500 has started leaking fluid out of the boot >>around the rear mono-shock/spring. This is the single spring >>with pneumatic assist in front of the rear tire. It seems to >>get worse when the temp gets below freezing so I believe a seal >>must be shrinking. >> >>Has anyone had any experience servicing one of these? I do most >>of my own service but if it takes $200 in special tools I would >>rather get it done. If I can do it myself right or wrong I only >>have myself to blame. Any comments? >> >> Rick Schieve >> ...ihnp4!ihu1g!rls >>/* ---------- */ Most OEM rear single shocks are throw aways. Save the spring and order a good aftermarket shock from someone like FOX or Ohlins if they make one for your bike. George Tatge