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how to tell if you need a shock rebuild?
Posted by
Dutch_Rutter
on 04 Jan, 2014 21:29
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I know kind of a dumb question. My rear shock has never absorbed many bumps until it hits the springs end. And it has been this way since I got the bike so I can't tell if it just needs adjusted or rebuilt.
Also I was wondering how much a rebuild normally costs, and if its something that one can do themselves?
Thanks guys.
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#1 Reply
Posted by
NOVIS
on 05 Jan, 2014 04:51
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Easiest way to tell is the rebound will be very quick and not adjustable. Since you are basically just riding on a spring with no other resistance. You can take the shock off and pull the spring off and the shock will slide in and out with no effort if it's really bad. I think rockymountainatvmc.com sells rebuild kits and oil, their prices are usually pretty good.
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#2 Reply
Posted by
Dave3500
on 15 Jan, 2014 07:47
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I didn't know that, how difficult is the rebuild, any special tools required? A local guy wanted big bucks to re-do mine!
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#3 Reply
Posted by
GrkGuy
on 15 Jan, 2014 08:22
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we have a new member that said they have a shop that can rebuild any shock we send them.
plus i think you get a better rate . just tell him you are from the site
shop phone number is 740-622-9988
e-mail is gregsatv@att.net
http://www.suzukiquadracerhq.com/index.php?action=profile;u=121i will be sending my olhins to him for a rebuild and a to get valved for my weight.
just call and talk to them, you can get a idea of what he knows when your on the phone with him.
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Compress the shock, if it comes up immediately then you've got issues.
If you push it down and it comes up slow and you can hear the oil moving then you're probably ok.
Also it will feel like a pogo stick since it has only spring and no oil dampening to assist.
Jerry Hall does rebuild (revalve, new spring, new oil, etc) the 500 shocks not sure about the 250 though.
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#5 Reply
Posted by
Dave3500
on 15 Jan, 2014 09:34
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Thanks GRK!
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Hey thanks guys, I just went out and full compressed the back end and she jumps right back up. Nothing slow about it. So it looks like it will have a rebuilt in the near future. Thanks grk ill definitely give them a call.
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#7 Reply
Posted by
GrkGuy
on 15 Jan, 2014 15:41
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if you can bounce rear end its bad too, you can tell if its on the spring only.
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What year is your bike dutch? I know on a 91-92 the z400 shock is an almost direct swap, just had to grind down a bushing i think.
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Unfortunately mine is the 86, I dont believe that there are any direct swaps for it. Too bad cuz I have a spare z400 shock just laying in my garage.
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#10 Reply
Posted by
LT250RWV
on 16 Jan, 2014 01:35
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Z400 is a waist of time on the 91 92 to stiff.. Just rebuild the back stock shock.
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#11 Reply
Posted by
Dave3500
on 16 Jan, 2014 06:25
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So BadMoon,
How much of a diff over a stock shock? Is it too stiff?
Dave
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I weigh 215 dave, it was a little stiff but not bad. I think the 250 shock stock is a little soft.
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I wiegh a meer 170 so it would be a little stiff for me. I didnt mind it when we had it on our 400, but my wife could hardly stay on the bike at all, so we swapped the z400 spring for a 400ex spring (direct swap) and it is was a world of change. we also ended up swaping the front pogo sticks for a pair of shocks off a trx 450r and not that z400 handles great for the wife, I would need a little wider a arms to be completely happy with it.
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#14 Reply
Posted by
Dave3500
on 16 Jan, 2014 15:48
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I love reading about the part interchange, nice!
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#15 Reply
Posted by
90zuk
on 27 Jan, 2014 01:24
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Not to thread jack but Z400 shocks to stiff for the rear? My buddy has one on the rear of his blaster and likes it. Hes aprrox 175 pounds as am i. All my shocks are shot on my 90 and i don't want to spend a fortune on them. Any other replacement recommendations for front and rear? Just rebuild original?
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#16 Reply
Posted by
LT250RWV
on 27 Jan, 2014 04:15
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Z 400 wouldnt work on your quad only 91 92 250. Either find aftermarket used or get back stocker rebuilt.
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#17 Reply
Posted by
Dave3500
on 27 Jan, 2014 09:37
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I was checking out some Youtube vids of rear shock rebuilds, it doesn't look to difficult! Anyone ever accomplish this task on there own. Looks to me to be about the same skill level as replacing a clutch!
What do you think?
Dave
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#18 Reply
Posted by
Q2W
on 27 Jan, 2014 10:23
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you can send your rear shock to works for a heart transplant. Only like $300 bucks.
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#19 Reply
Posted by
Dave3500
on 27 Jan, 2014 10:31
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Heart Transplant, I like that!
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