ovalized shock mount

some dude · 07-16-2003, 01:32 AM

despite keeping the mounting bolt tight (as I do the rest of my bike) - I've now got a slight ovalization where my shock mounts to the frame. It's not bad now - but now that it's loose, I can only see it going downhill (har har).

Anyone had a similar experience? If so, did you try and get a replacement and what was the answer. I'm thinking I'm probably SOL as they'll just say I didn't keep my bolts tight. (it's a Norco)

Oh yeah - it's not the DU bushings - I replaced both already.

IFO · 07-16-2003, 02:13 AM

maybe drill out the frame holes and runa slightly larger bolt???

this route would be a hassle thou cuz then u'd have to ream out your shock reducers aswell....

but if you dont wanna hassle iwth warrenty or u cant then its better then allowngi your frame to get worse and worse till it cracks...

good luck....

ronald55555 · 07-16-2003, 02:28 AM

stuff some candy wrapper ont he side, would help a lil, temporarily

Shore Rydah · 07-16-2003, 02:28 AM

I would just wrap the bolt in some electrical tape, or teflon tape maybe? till it fits snugly and theres no play

HEYPIP · 07-16-2003, 04:57 AM

ifo has the right idea. redrill your bolt holes to 8mm and get 8mm bushings for your shock.

pip

some dude · 07-16-2003, 10:45 PM

cool - thanks

corey@nsmb.com · 07-17-2003, 12:35 AM

You could also shim the holes up with some tin (pop can...the fix all for RM-6 owners)

Neo · 07-17-2003, 12:54 AM

hardtail would be the best solution.

07-16-2003, 01:32 AM	#1
some dude Village Idiot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Living in a van down by the river Posts: 302 Rep Power: 10	ovalized shock mount despite keeping the mounting bolt tight (as I do the rest of my bike) - I've now got a slight ovalization where my shock mounts to the frame. It's not bad now - but now that it's loose, I can only see it going downhill (har har). Anyone had a similar experience? If so, did you try and get a replacement and what was the answer. I'm thinking I'm probably SOL as they'll just say I didn't keep my bolts tight. (it's a Norco) Oh yeah - it's not the DU bushings - I replaced both already.

07-16-2003, 04:57 AM	#5
HEYPIP Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: the shore Posts: 334 Rep Power: 17	ifo has the right idea. redrill your bolt holes to 8mm and get 8mm bushings for your shock. pip __________________ www.bansheebikes.com

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07-16-2003, 02:13 AM	#2
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,653 Rep Power: 4442274	maybe drill out the frame holes and runa slightly larger bolt??? this route would be a hassle thou cuz then u'd have to ream out your shock reducers aswell.... but if you dont wanna hassle iwth warrenty or u cant then its better then allowngi your frame to get worse and worse till it cracks... good luck....

07-16-2003, 02:28 AM	#3
ronald55555 5555555555 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,891 Rep Power: 41	stuff some candy wrapper ont he side, would help a lil, temporarily

07-16-2003, 02:28 AM	#4
Shore Rydah Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Parksville, BC Posts: 1,194 Rep Power: 40339	I would just wrap the bolt in some electrical tape, or teflon tape maybe? till it fits snugly and theres no play

07-16-2003, 10:45 PM	#6
some dude Village Idiot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Living in a van down by the river Posts: 302 Rep Power: 10	cool - thanks

07-17-2003, 12:35 AM	#7
corey@nsmb.com I want to ride. Join Date: Dec 1977 Location: The Darkside Posts: 10,543 Rep Power: 666	You could also shim the holes up with some tin (pop can...the fix all for RM-6 owners)

07-17-2003, 12:54 AM	#8
Neo Keanu Reeves is immortal Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: westshore Posts: 14,371 Rep Power: 16321	hardtail would be the best solution.