SLR 650 Rear Shock

[captainmish]

Hello folks

My SLR650's rear shock seems to have gone a bit spongy, and I'm hoping theres an easy fix for it.. When I bought the bike about 5 months ago, I sat on it in the showroom and it peed oil all over the showroom floor - they had it reconditioned before I bought it.

It seems theres now a lot more travel, and if Im going quickly and hit a bump, it feels like it clangs or bottoms out a bit.
Is there a way to top up the oil in the rear shock, or somehow adjust it. I can see there are 2 "square toothed" rings that seem to lock together to adjust something - is this preload? It would be good to get that done too, as the bike is a bit short for me at the moment.
Failing any of that, Ive seen a new one for sale for £100, is it reasonably easy to change?

Thanks for any suggestions!

[catteeclan]

Sounds like it's out of oil? Not refillable to my knoledge.

[captainmish]

Thanks Catteeclan, that sounds about right - there is oil all over the bottom of the beast. Looks like I'll be getting that replacement one then.
Thanks

[truxx]

I'd be going back to the dealers if it's only lasted 5 months after being re-conditioned.

It's a very easy job to replace if you do go that route.Basicly just a couple of bolts.

[catteeclan]

Originally Posted by truxx

I'd be going back to the dealers if it's only lasted 5 months after being re-conditioned.

Me too, got nothing to loose trying.

[Daz Max]

Failing that,I've got a second hand one you can have gratis.
Needs a bloody good clean,but it works