Hot Shocks?
Hello everyone...
On my Aprilia Pegaso, I zip-tied an old MX tube over the spring on my rear shock, to keep out water and dirt. It had been replaced because teh central rod was corroded beyond repair.
On my XR650L, the shock is about to be removed for a service on the linkage, and for a custom spring to be fitted. I am considering fitting an inner tube "sleeve" on this shock too, but I'm unsure.
Hoe hot does a shock get in the desert? Might I "pop" it if I prevent it from shedding heat (the tube will effectively cut airflow over the shock to zero)... Other problems might be overheated oil, or the movement of the shock causing excess pressure on the oil seals (thrhough the bellows effect).
Has anyone damaged a shock in the desert, with a rock or sand abrasion? Can't decide! But also can't afford a new shock when I get home or (worse) half way through the trip....
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