How much lateral movement is OK in the 848 rear shock?

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by redsail, May 18, 2013.

  1. If I grab the rear shock by the cylinder I can rotate it about 5-10 degrees on my 848 Evo. It's very loose and wobbly. I had two chaps look at it while I was out today and they didn't think it was normal but couldn't say for sure (non ducati riders). How much free play is normal?
     
    #1 redsail, May 18, 2013
  2. if the shock rotates its the spherical bearings in the ends...........
     
    #2 andyb, May 18, 2013
  3. and thats OK.....
     
    #3 andyb, May 18, 2013
  4. Thanks for the reply. From what I can see the top is attached with a pin that passes through the top of the shock mounting and the 'forks' that the shock is attached to. i don't see a spherical joint up there (i see the one at the bottom of some kind of linking arm) There is a gap between the two forks and the shock mounting and that,s where the free play is. Looks like there should be a washer or bush there? Sorry if this makes no sense, not sure of the correct description.
     
    #4 redsail, May 18, 2013
  5. It's normal as long as it don't hit on the height adjuster as mine was
     
    #5 fujack, May 18, 2013
  6. Ok thanks for putting my mind at rest
     
    #6 redsail, May 19, 2013
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