Play in Rear Suspension Linkage !!

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  1. Parky

    Parky New Member

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    Hello Ladies and Gentleman. I took my Blade for an MOT today and they gave me an advisory for play in the rear suspension linkage which I am very surprised about. There is roughly half an inch play. My bike is a cbr 1000rr8 on an 08 plate with 4500 miles on it. It has not had a hard time or seen a track. Due to the bikes age condition and mileage, I think this is normal and I am hoping some one on here will confirm this please.

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    #1 Parky, Apr 25, 2012
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    Yes, even mine at 7 miles had play in the overall linkage system. It is noticable more at the shock connections as if the bolts are too small. I think they allow for thermal expansion given that the exhaust is close by.
     
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    Cheers for your reply Pete that's a relief I didn't think there was an issue with it.
     
    #3 Parky, Apr 25, 2012
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    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    Yep normal, tester does not know his bikes! They all have it as said from new! However I would repack the bushes with high quality greese to stop ware and reduce play even more as they dont put much in from new thats half the problem. I often do it as part of a service.

    Just cast an eye on the lower nuts to he sure none are loose as I doubt the tester bothered!
     
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    Cheers mate are we talking a big job here?
     
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    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    No not at all, easy with an abba stand, place on stand, support wheel at low point, undo all shock and linkage bolts, remove bushes and grease, replace... simple.

    Total time 1 hour max.
     
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    Include having several beers also and total time 1hour 45 mins.
     
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    Ha ha yeah sounds about right. Thanks for the advice chaps.
     
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