1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Never seen this before... Leaking shock!

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by krieg, Feb 20, 2010.

  1. krieg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Matthews, NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many in the past
    Other Motorcycles:
    '12 Triumph Scrambler
    The Sachs shock on my 2010 TC 250 is leaking oil! This is a first in almost 40 years of riding. I've had plenty of leaky forks due to bad seals, but never a shock. WTF? :thumbsdown:
  2. fury1 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    ma.
    there was a guy around my area who bought a brand new 09 wr125 that the oil leaked out of the rear shock on the trailer on the way home from the dealer
  3. Last Lap Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    West Creek, NJ
    I get a small leak at the high low adjuster.
  4. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
  5. Klas Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Sweden
    How many hours on it?


    Sachs shocks works great in most cases. Take it to the dealer.

    There could be som scratches/damage on the rod. Or sombody on the Sachs factory had a bad day. We all have


    Klas
  6. krieg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Matthews, NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many in the past
    Other Motorcycles:
    '12 Triumph Scrambler
    About 8 -10 hours.
  7. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I've had the seals blow on a few of my Kawasaki's shocks, so when I saw oil all over the shock on my TE in the middle of a desert ride a couple of years ago, I thought my shock was blown. Oil was all over the shaft, bumper and lower spring. It turned out in my case to be motor oil that had somehow been thrown forward from the drain access of my airbox. My airbox has drained lots of motor oil since then, but never onto my shock, only onto the swingarm. I don't know why it did it that one time.:excuseme:
  8. MChammer Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    North Annville, PA
    My 08 TE250 did it last winter just sitting in my unheated pole-barn. Didn't leak a drop in my heated garage, then when a snow was forecast, I put the Husky in the unheated pole-barn and brought the Kubota with blower into the heated garage to get ready for the storm and about a week later went to switch them back and there was a pool of oil under the rear shock. I thought the extreme cold caused the seal to crack because it wasn't used to that cold weather, so I took it off and gave it to the dealer to rebuild and they said the seal was shot. It had about 2,000 miles on it then.
  9. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    Although not common by any stretch of the imagination it does happen. I was one of the unlucky ones that had a seal go very early in the game. Once the seal was replaced it has been dry and trouble free for the last 4000 miles.
  10. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    I've dealt with both of the above scenarios. I was camping and riding in Nevada a few winters ago and the temps dropped to 3 degrees overnight. My shock seal blew on my KTM and I just assumed it was due to the low temps. Good thing I had my CR125 with me so I could do a 130-mile ride the next day :doh:



    WoodsChick
  11. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    The seal blew on my 05 EXC250 after one season of mild trail riding. No cold temps here. I have heard a lot of "blown shock seal" stories about KTMs.

    All my Kawi's blew their seals after many seasons of riding. I try to keep the oil in all my suspension changed out at least every two years, and every year if I have used the bike a lot, but eventually they're gonna wear out and piddle no matter what.
  12. Drew Smith Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Hope N.J. U.S.A.
    I have all parts in stock including complete seal housing, If you need we can fix it right away W.E.R. 908 637 6385
  13. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    In the garage we keep our bikes on lifts, tires fully off the ground. I have heard this is good for the suspension components. This have some merit?

    Harbor Freight has some affordable stands for about $40. Dirt Rider mag. has had HF coupons for the stands at $20 apiece.
  14. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Keeping bikes unweighted is the best way to leave them. It helps prevent suspension sag etc. I don't think it would have prevented this shock seal blowing, however I believe it will prolong normal seal life as it takes pressure off the seals with the legs fully extended and pressure reduced.
  15. hamiltonuh60 Husqvarna
    A Class

    This is why my bike sits on one! Can't beat $20. Hard to find used ones for that price. :thumbsup: