Loss of suspension?

[toadstool]

While cleaning the bike today, I noticed a gouge on the top of each swing arm, near the fender. These marks have not been there in the past. I have never noticed a change in ride quality; therefore I am puzzled at what caused this. I suppose it is the suspension. I am surprised there is not some sort of stop in place to prevent this from happening. Does anyone have any clues where to start investigating?

 

[erldawg]

I don't recall seeing it. How about a pic?

I do believe they are adjustable...

 

[BBChopper]

Happened to me when I put adjustable softail shocks on mine and lowered it. They were too soft…:bang:

 

[1mndg]

Hit any big pot holes or bumbs. That's how mine are from these damn PA roads!!!

 

[jimizee028]

Secretly picking up fat girls???????????

 

[MARV]

on my 05 there are bump stops. mine were spent. trying to recall but i think there are part of the battery box/oil tank mounts

 

[chacha]

Stop on the prostreets are down at the bottom of the frame/swing arm. Like Marv said, take a look, had to replace mine once -- just one bolt, but a bitch to get to.

 

[BWG56]

Make sure the shocks are adjusted evenly, mine wern't. However if you hit a pot hole or a man hole cover 3" deep it ain't gonna matter. BAM avoid the holes and don't go over any speed bumps faster than 30mph.

 

[Mad Dog]

Secretly picking up fat girls???????????

:lol::roll::lol:

 

[Nukeranger]

If you owned a Ridgeback, you wouldn't have this problem.:roll::roll::roll:

 

[N8KAM]

on my 05 there are bump stops. mine were spent. trying to recall but i think there are part of the battery box/oil tank mounts

Marv is right with the location...
I gouged my swing arm when the Air suspension had an issue and i had to ride 100 miles on the stops.. "temporary ridged" if i remember right the gouges were from the fender strut bolts sticking out the inside of the frame..

 

[BBChopper]

Marv is right with the location...
I gouged my swing arm when the Air suspension had an issue and i had to ride 100 miles on the stops.. "temporary ridged" if i remember right the gouges were from the fender strut bolts sticking out the inside of the frame..

X2 Sul is correct, I was bumed a bit but it's a road scar so what ride on!!:2thumbs:

 

[gilesr6]

Marv is right with the location...
I gouged my swing arm when the Air suspension had an issue and i had to ride 100 miles on the stops.. "temporary ridged" if i remember right the gouges were from the fender strut bolts sticking out the inside of the frame..

Sent you a pm, was wondering about the problem you had with your air ride. Mine is leaking down and I am trying to get a direction to fix.

 

[N8KAM]

Sent you a pm, was wondering about the problem you had with your air ride. Mine is leaking down and I am trying to get a direction to fix.

Just replied sorry for the delay..