| Author | Message | ||
     Prichmon |
Has anyone changed the rear shock oil? I was thinking of going to a thicker fluid to better match the way I travel. I removed the clevice from my shock and stopped when some of the oil shot out. A small rod and seal raised out of the tube. I have placed the rod in the tube and need advice... I am afraid I have displaced some oil out of the shock or lost the gas charge in the shock when I allowed it to expand suddenly. Anyone have any suggestions? How would I recharge the gas in the shock? How much oil to install? Thanks Rich | ||
| Chrisrogers3 |
Call me crazy but I dont think those rear shocks are serviceable. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
I'll bet they are but probably only by the OEM. I bought high end Progressive Suspension shocks for my Harley quite a few years ago. Lifetime warranty which I've taken advantage of. They rebuilt them a couple of years ago. I paid shipping to them of course. | ||
| Longdog_cymru |
The rear shock is a decent quality Showa item. I think it is servicable, but only by a specialist company. If you've lost oil, yours is toast! | ||
| Teeps |
I know a guy that does suspension. If it's got common Showa parts he can not only change the oil, but customize the valving inside too. | ||
| Prichmon |
OK guys give me names and numbers on who to call. Thanks Rich | ||
| Rotorhead |
I need the same thing. I have a spare shock that needs service also. The last quote I got from some company out west, performance or something like that, was more than the cost of a new shock from Buell. | ||
| Prichmon |
Any ideas on who to call??? | ||
| Teeps |
Prichmon, I sent a pm a couple days ago. The owner prefers that I not post his number on a forum... his rules. I'll send it again. |
