hmm how do i service this then ?

Sensei · Dec 27, 2011

Have watched my Ohlins guy use their Ohlins shock machine which fills the shock / steering dampers with oil while stopping air being left in the unit & then it regasses the shock with nitrogen all done in a short amount of time ... Personally I would service my own suspension even tho being more than able to .... But good to see others keen to save some money & fix things themselves

The Lone Ranger · Apr 7, 2012

Well since doing this ive found that my shock is running cooler. An unexpected but good thing though :thumbup
Before this it used to get too hot to hold even after a short run

Spoonz · Apr 7, 2012

If the nitrogen leaks out the shock overheats rapidly.

I blew my ohlins in spain on tour and the shock would turn into a pogo stick after twenty miles. The estimate you had for repair was very good. An full Ohlins rebuild was £240 including new seals and courier.

mad biff · Apr 7, 2012

hi guys ,where can i buy the heat wrap bandage from ? and whats the right name for it lol .cheers

Spoonz · Apr 8, 2012

mad biff said:
hi guys ,where can i buy the heat wrap bandage from ? and whats the right name for it lol .cheers

Loads on Ebay or the net. just search on exhaust heat wrap

lonner · Apr 13, 2012

The Lone Ranger said:
Well since doing this ive found that my shock is running cooler. An unexpected but good thing though :thumbup
Before this it used to get too hot to hold even after a short run

worked ok then :thumbup

ive just done the shock on this little 600 gsxr and its bang on now handling wise

old shock oil is **** period so changing it is a must just like fork oil and brake fluid :thumbup

as for nitrogen great if you can be bothered (nearest place to me for filling is 35miles)but air works fine just go 10psi less or 160-70 tops as it will keep pressure below 200 when its very hot.

have fun

hmm how do i service this then ?

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