OK so I'm going to ask a really dumb question.
How do you know when your shock/spring is bad?
Mine is 30 years old. Going over speed bumps feels a bit harsh (I have mine set at the middle setting, and I'm only 155 lbs so that might be a problem).
But it does not bottom out, nor does it wallow as in up-down-up-down after a bump.
I've made a commitment to doing some long neglected maintenance on this bike (who I've just named after 23 years of ownership as Rocinante btw) and after coolant flush, brake fluid flush, gear box fluid change, new spark plugs, oil and filter change, valve clearance check, and spline lube, the suspension will be the next thing I'm looking at. I sprayed the dreaded 4-connetor under the fuel tank with electrical contact cleaner while I was draining coolant and had to move the fuel tank anyway, but she doesn't seem to run any better. I'm getting off topic. . .
Honestly she still rides like a bat out of hell despite the heavy weight full fairing and I have a very strong attachment to her but I don't want to just replace pieces because they're old.
Oh, regarding the Z-hose, I checked and there are cracks all over. I can't believe I have no issues with idling, dying, etc. but I've ordered a replacement.
FOCUS! Is there a way to know when you need to replace the springs and shocks?