End of season disappointment.

[greatwhite89]

I'm pretty bummed in regards to how my year ended up. I love my 2016 XTX and thought the Singleshot performed well, but on the last trip of the year I blew TWO rear shocks out. Presently, the shock is backordered all the way until June. So, for the time being my sled is sitting as a low rider. I don't want to be negative, but I'm definitely disappointed to say the least. Do you think there is such a long backorder on the Singleshot shock because they're coming out with a recalibrated one for 2017? Interested in others opinions.

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[bankershrs]

I had to replace the front shock on my rear suspension on my '12 Apex xtx, same deal, none to be found. Took about 3 months to get. Fortunately, the guys we work with for parts and repair, KB Enterprises, had a loaner shock they put in to get me through the season until my new onr finally arrived in March. Can't understand how such a common part is not stocked by Yamaha.

 

[ranger1]

That's the big problem with getting rid of the springs, once you blow a shock it's like getting a flat tire, lol!
Sorry about your luck, unfortunately they are having problems with those shocks

 

[Sevey]

Not cool. It may be worth talking to the elka guys to see if they make a shock that would fit there.
Judging by your post, having that shock go is a day ender for sure,
Ms

 

[greatwhite89]

Thanks for the input. Looking in to Elka may be a good idea, but I want to make sure the shock gets covered under warranty.

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[vodoo child]

How do I spell junk = ""FLOAT"". Sorry about your luck bud. I guess that's why I've kept my Attak as long as I have. Love that adjustable Ohlins !

 

[RTX]

Sorry to hear that. Losing the rear suspension can be an awful experience, i have been there.
I beat the living snot out of the float i installed in my 06 apex and never had it fail.
But i did catch some ice or something one time and it snapped the schrader valve off inside the shock body.
I drove it home 50 miles like a lowrider. Track scraping the tunnel protectors the whole way.
After that i carried a spare schrader valve and tools to change it but honestly i lost all my confidence in the float because of that 1 miserable experience.
I want back to stock kyb shock that came with the sled and sold the megafloat.

 

[snoprof6]

Personally, I'd look into a coil over shock of equal length and stuff it in there. You're gonna have fun messing with the valving. But will have a coil spring to rely on to get you home.