Motorcycle Suspension Services And Repair SSU Motorcycle Service offers complete motorcycle suspension repair and modification service. Whether you need new for seals or a complete re-valving to help keep the rubber firmly planted to the asphalt, we have you covered. Street, Track, Dirt, our staff knows just what it takes to make your bike handle its best. Take a look at our frequently asked questions below to lean more about suspension services. If you don't see your topic there, call us and we would be more than happy to answer your question!

We offer the following suspension services: Swingarm bearing replacement Steering head bearing replacement Wheel bearing replacement Rear shock rebuilds Front fork rebuilds Suspension upgrades and tuning Parts and aftermarket suspension components SSU Motorcycle Service proudly uses performance suspension components from Race Tech ,Traxxion Dynamics and Ohlins My forks/shocks are leaking. Is it safe to ride like this? Not really, Eventually your forks will start to leak to the point where they could just get real bad with no warning and dump oil all over your brakes when you need them the most. Leaking forks or shocks can lead to a wallowing ride out of turns, tank slappers when hitting bumps and possible loss of control. Your suspension needs to be able to work for everyday riding and provide quick response with precise control in evasive manu vers. While most people get away with riding a motorcycle with leaky forks, there is always the possibility that they can cause an accident. Ride cautiously if you have to and get repaired ASAP. What causes forks or shocks to leak? Telescopic motorcycle forks and shocks have rubber seals that leak after they get old and worn out. Things like bugs, road grime, or rusted/damaged fork/shock tubes can cause the seal to get cut and it will leak. And sometimes it is just plain old age. They don't last forever nor were they designed to. How do you repair leaking forks? The forks or shocks have to be disassembled with some specialized tools. Depending on what kind of fork it is or shock we will use one of several methods to remove the seal, clean all the internal components, replace any worn bushings and seals and reassemble. In the case of cartridge style forks or upside down style, we bleed the internal cartridge and set oil level. On rear shocks the unit is filled and bled of air then recharged with nitrogen is applicable. My bike handles real bad. Is there anything you can do to make it better? Sure! Many handling problems stem from improper adjustment of the suspension and worn components. First we check all your pivot points for worn bearings or bushings. Any wear in those areas will cause slop that can cause wallowing. If you have a nice tight chassis and you are experiencing handling problems, then your suspension may not be tuned for your weight. It is important for the motorcycle to have proper spring rate for its riders weight and the load it is carrying. OK so do I need my suspension tuned? Maybe, many modern motorcycles are sprung with single rate springs still! A progressive rate spring is always a good place to start. However that is just a small aspect of the most important thing and that is spring sag. A motorcycle should only be using 1/3 of its suspension travel to support you and the motorcycle. The other 2/3rds are used for movement of the wheels. Too much sag and the bike will bottom out when cornering or braking. Too little sag may cause the wheels to leave the ground when accelerating or cresting hills. To determine the correct spring rate, your springs should they be adjustable, need to be set at the center of their adjustments and a measurement of sag should be taken. If you are close and your adjusters are centered, then your spring is probably right for you. If you need to back off the adjusters too the end to get it a right then a lighter spring is what you want. If you have to preload your springs more to get the proper sag, a stiffer spring is required. Picking the right spring and setting the sag properly is the first step to a great handling motorcycle. What about the dampers? Do I need to revalve? A more aggressive rider can benefit from revalving. Even a mild manner rider can benefit from the more plush ride and better control over bumpy surfaces. If you are going to stiffer or lighter springs, revalving will enhance the characteristics of the springs better and provide a more positive feel to your suspension. My front end shimmies and shakes. What could be wrong? Worn or loose steering head bearings, worn wheel bearings, worn swingarm bearings and worn tires cause cause a condition like this. This is unsafe and the motorcycle should not be ridden. Seek professional help before putting the motorcycle back into service. What brands of motorcycles do you do suspension work on? All of them! We have the tools and the parts for almost any make and model of motorcycle.

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EVERETT WASHINGTON 98201
(425)263-9325

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