What did you do to your bike today?

[jetmechmarty]

The ride of the XJ air shocks is far superior to the coil overs any day. I've ridden with both and my kidneys vote for the air.

Greg,
When it comes to fixing stuff, you're my hero. Don't doubt it! But....when I read posts about leaking shocks, they are not on my radar. I don't want to mess with stuff that doesn't stay fixed. Yes, good shocks are almost $500 and much, much more if you're so inclined. I can afford to miss a few meals, speaking for myself.

[BA80]

The ride of the XJ air shocks is far superior to the coil overs any day. I've ridden with both and my kidneys vote for the air.

[jetmechmarty]

...Marty said he would spring for a new set of shocks for me... Thanks buddy

Hold out your hand!

[madmax-im]

Yep Brant..looks lije he got me again...speaking of old age and treachery...im the old one and Marty is the treacherous one...Marty said he would spring for a new set of shocks for me... Thanks buddy

[motoman]

Don't see that at all Ben.........bettin' getting moved to Tuscon will lighten you up. Besides, doing that will give ME closer, better opportunity to pick on you.

[madmax-im]

You're right, Ben. Go back to the junkyard.

Well...im not the first and not likely to be the last ...whatever works for you...so if new expensive stuff floatsyour boat then by all means have at it...and tell me pls...what is wrong with recyling reusing and refurbishing old parts? Why dont we all just scrap thesr old bikes and just buy something new? Unless u r teasing me again..i find your statement somewhat arrogant

[jetmechmarty]

Hi Marty...at what cost?
.the xj shocks are a cheap fix that works fine...

You're right, Ben. Go back to the junkyard.

[madmax-im]

Just a thought guys. How about new shocks? Technical improvements have been made since 1982.

Hi Marty...at what cost?
.the xj shocks are a cheap fix that works fine...

[jetmechmarty]

Just a thought guys. How about new shocks? Technical improvements have been made since 1982.

[BA80]

I'm sure Ben. The only clearance issue I've had since I switched to the XJ shocks 5 years ago is the mount for the rear brake hose rubbing a hole in the dust cover. Fixed that.

[madmax-im]

Greg...last season when Mark and i installed my set of XJ shocks that we rebuilt... they worked at first then wouldnt hold air and was leaking fork oil on the right shock...turned out there was a nut/bolt on the frame that was too long exerting pressure onto the side of the shock causing it to misalign internally and caused the oil to pass the seals... there was visible gouge into the side of the shock...so check to be sure nothing is pressing on them...

[madmax-im]

nothing at but i did do setups on 2 basses and a gretch 6 string that ok ?

Hi Jim...Good to seeya here...

[BA80]

Looking real good Greg...how many miles do you suppose those XJ shock have on them before the seals failed? BTW thats one serious topbox...nice
one more thing how much air pressure do you use in them? Just curious..i keep mine at about 30psi

I don't know how many on the original seals but the LeakProofs didn't even make it a season....TWICE. Gonna try some Emgo this round.

That's the same trunk I've had for 3-4 years. It's detachable and I use it for a suitcase on trips so you never see it on a ride. Just when I arrive or leave.

I run 30 usually but bump it to 40 when the bike is loaded down.

[hamjam]

nothing at but i did do setups on 2 basses and a gretch 6 string that ok ?

[madmax-im]

Looking real good Greg...how many miles do you suppose those XJ shock have on them before the seals failed? BTW thats one serious topbox...nice
one more thing how much air pressure do you use in them? Just curious..i keep mine at about 30psi