Hey, all motorcycle enthusiasts! Today, let’s talk about the “comfort expert” in the motorcycle world – the front shock absorber of the Dalin Prince motorcycle. This thing is like a caring little butler on your riding journey, silently safeguarding your buttocks and riding experience. If something goes wrong with it, your riding journey will turn into a “suffering record of your buttocks”! I. Deciphering the Structure: The “Mysterious World” Inside the Shock Absorber Let’s first take a look at the structure of the front shock absorber of the Dalin Prince motorcycle. It’s like a mysterious little world, where each part plays its own role. Look, the outer cylinder is like a strong bodyguard, protecting the precise components inside tightly. No matter how the wind blows or the rain beats, it stands firm. The inner cylinder is like a flexible dancer, moving up and down with the piston rod in the embrace of the outer cylinder (the bodyguard). Don’t underestimate the piston rod. It’s like the commander of the whole team. Once it gives an order, the piston starts to work. The damping holes on the piston are like small checkpoints. The shock absorber oil has to go through a lot of trouble to pass through them, which generates a magical damping force and “digests” those annoying bumps. Then look at the spring. It’s a real strongman. When encountering the “little monsters of potholes” on the road surface, it steps forward bravely and “absorbs” all the impact force into its own body, and then releases it slowly to keep your riding stable. And the oil seal is like a loyal doorman. It firmly prevents the shock absorber oil from leaking out and also stops the “hooligans” like dust and impurities from the outside world from coming in and causing trouble, ensuring that the internal environment of the shock absorber is clean and tidy and it can work at ease. II. Working Principle: The “Wonderful Journey” of the Shock Absorber Imagine that you are riding a Dalin Prince motorcycle speeding on the road. Suddenly, you encounter a big pothole. At this time, the front shock absorber starts its “wonderful journey”! The front wheel feels the impact, just like a bullied child, and quickly tells the front shock absorber this news. The outer cylinder receives the signal first, and then the inner cylinder, together with the piston rod and the piston, starts to act. The piston swims vigorously in the damping oil, but those damping holes are naughty and don’t let the damping oil pass through easily. So, a strong resistance is generated, just like stepping on the brake for the piston, making it unable to run too fast, which cushions the impact force transmitted from the front wheel. At the same time, the spring, the strongman, also starts to exert force. It makes a “squeaking” sound as it is compressed, converting all the kinetic energy into elastic potential energy and storing it. After the “little monster” of the big pothole is defeated, the spring releases the energy it has stored and pushes the piston and the inner cylinder back to their original positions. In this process, the damping oil flows in the opposite direction through the damping holes again, generating the damping force once more, preventing the shock absorber from rebounding excessively like a naughty child, making your motorcycle stable and allowing it to continue running happily. III. Common Problems and Solutions: The “Minor Ailments” and “Prescriptions” of the Shock Absorber 1. Shock Absorber Oil Leakage: Why is the oil leaking out? Sometimes, you will find oil stains on the shock absorber. It’s like having a hole in your pants, embarrassing and troublesome. This oil leakage may be because the oil seal, the doorman, is worn out, aged or damaged, and can’t keep the shock absorber oil in check. It’s also possible that the shock absorber is accidentally hit and suffers internal damage, causing the oil to leak out. If you find oil leakage, don’t take it lightly. There may not be a big impact in the short term, but over time, as the shock absorber oil becomes less and less, the shock absorption effect will be greatly reduced, and your riding will be like dancing on a washboard, bumping you so much that you doubt your life. Moreover, this may also affect the braking performance, and safety issues cannot be ignored. The solution is to replace the oil seal, just like changing the doorman. If the shock absorber is deformed, you may have to give it a “new body”, that is, replace the entire shock absorber assembly. When riding usually, we should be careful and not let the shock absorber get too many injuries. Check it more often and give it some “care”. 2. The Shock Absorber is Too Hard or Too Soft: Why is the Shock Absorber So “Willful”? Sometimes, the shock absorber is like a willful child. Either it’s too hard, making you feel like you’re riding on a stone, and your buttocks are almost bumped into pieces; or it’s too soft, and the motorcycle is wobbly like it’s drunk, and the controllability becomes extremely poor. If the shock absorber is too hard, it may be that too much shock absorber oil has been added, just like a person who is too full to run; or the preload force of the spring is adjusted too large, compressing the spring too tightly. If the shock absorber is too soft, it may be that there is not enough shock absorber oil, or the spring is like a deflated ball, fatigued or damaged. When encountering such a situation, we should apply the right medicine to the case. For the problem of the shock absorber oil, adjust the oil quantity to make it “full” but not too much. If the preload force of the spring is not appropriate, use professional tools to loosen or tighten it. If the spring is broken, you can only find a new partner for it. When adjusting, you must do it according to your own riding habits and road conditions, just like choosing shoes, they have to fit. 3. Abnormal Noise of the Shock Absorber: Why is the Shock Absorber “Singing”? When riding, suddenly hearing a strange sound from the shock absorber is like someone singing secretly, which really makes people feel nervous. This abnormal noise may be that the internal parts are loose, just like a screw that is not tightened, swaying inside; or the parts are worn out, or some foreign object accidentally gets in and causes trouble. When encountering this situation, you have to be like a detective and stop the motorcycle immediately for inspection. If the parts are loose, tighten the screws and make them stay in their proper positions obediently. If the parts are seriously worn, replace them with new ones. In order to prevent foreign objects from getting in, we should keep the motorcycle clean usually and don’t let those dust and small stones take advantage. IV. Key Points of Daily Maintenance: The “Secrets” of Caring for the Shock Absorber 1. Regularly Check the Appearance: Give the Shock Absorber a “Appearance Check” Before and after each ride, you have to take a good look at the appearance of the shock absorber. It’s like looking in the mirror before going out to see if you’re handsome. Check for any oil leakage, and whether the outer cylinder is scratched or deformed. If you find a problem, deal with it immediately and don’t let a small problem turn into a big trouble. If there is oil leakage, it’s like having a pimple on your face, and you have to treat it quickly, otherwise it will get uglier and uglier. If the outer cylinder is scratched, it’s like having a hole in your clothes, and you have to repair it in time, otherwise it will affect the appearance and may also affect the performance. 2. Clean the Shock Absorber: Give the Shock Absorber a “Bath” Regularly give the shock absorber a “bath” and wash off the dirt like dust and sand on its surface. Especially after riding on muddy roads or in rainy days, the shock absorber is like a puppy that has rolled in a mud pit, all dirty. At this time, you have to wipe it with a clean damp cloth and clean off all the dirt to prevent them from wearing out the oil seal and the outer cylinder. If you don’t clean it, over time, the oil seal may be worn out, and the outer cylinder may be scratched, affecting the lifespan of the shock absorber. 3. Check the Level of the Shock Absorber Oil: See if the Shock Absorber Oil is Enough to “Drink” Check the level of the shock absorber oil every once in a while. It’s like checking the fuel gauge of a car to see how far it can still go. Under normal circumstances, the level of the shock absorber oil should be within the specified range. If the level is too low, it may be that there is oil leakage, and you have to find the cause quickly and then add shock absorber oil. If the level is too high, the shock absorber will become hard, and the riding experience will be poor. At this time, you have to release an appropriate amount of shock absorber oil. Only by keeping the shock absorber oil at an appropriate level can the shock absorber work properly. 4. Maintain the Oil Seal: Give the Oil Seal Some “Moisturization” The oil seal is an important part of the shock absorber and needs to be well maintained. Just like we need to take care of our own skin, give it some “moisturization”. You can regularly apply an appropriate amount of special lubricating grease on the surface of the oil seal to make the oil seal slippery and reduce friction. At the same time, be careful not to let the oil seal come into contact with corrosive substances such as organic solvents, otherwise the oil seal will be like skin splashed with sulfuric acid and will be damaged. Only by maintaining the oil seal well can it better serve the shock absorber, ensure that the shock absorber does not leak oil and works properly. 5. Check the Spring: See if the Spring is “Tired” The spring works very hard in the shock absorber, and you have to regularly check if it is deformed or broken. It’s like checking the physical condition of an athlete to see if there are any injuries. If you find that there is a problem with the spring, replace it in time. If the spring is deformed or broken, the shock absorber cannot work properly, and your riding will be very dangerous. So, you have to care about the spring often and keep it in good condition to escort your riding. The front shock absorber of the Dalin Prince motorcycle is extremely important to the motorcycle. It’s like your close partner, accompanying you through wind and rain. By understanding its structure and working principle, mastering the solutions to common problems, and doing a good job of daily maintenance, your riding journey can be more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. I hope everyone can “get along harmoniously” with their motorcycle shock absorbers and enjoy the fun of riding together!