The bushing in my shock looked brandy new to me. Didn't even look rubbed on.
Or...that's the way they look when they're shot?
I likely will replace the seal head 'next time'. That had been done recently, didn't figure it would be due already again.
Racetech's are $66. Good grief...bladders are spendy, too.
The bushing I was looking at when I cleaned it wasn't part of the seal head.
That's more money, I'm sure........ When a bottom-out bumper can run $80..I wonder how much of the pricing is 'WoW, Hi-Tech!!, Super-Go-Fast-Moto mode' stuff.
How good could a bumper be that cost $5? $80 has GOT to be good!!!
REAL good! I WANT one!!
**edit**
Shock worked very nicely on the next ride. Again (it's been so everytime I've had it done) I was pleased to feel what a newly serviced shock does...considerably more compliant..improved rebound was the most notable change.
Same clickers, same sag setting.
Do yourself a favor...service your shock.
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What's the part number? I haven't looked, but would have guessed RM didn't sell internal shock parts. Yeah...I could go look it up...but I don't wanna.
Now's a good time to replace the bumper if it shows signs of wear.
What are you going to use for fluid?
Now's a good time to replace the bumper if it shows signs of wear.
What are you going to use for fluid?
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Part number, that's the problem. The fiche shows the whole rod assembly and doesn't show them as individual parts. The entire assembly isn't even referenced ???
RM has this http://www.rockymountainatv.com/product ... icleSelect
For oil, I was going to use what the service manual suggested, KYB K2-C (SAE5W or Bel-ray SE2 #40). I know you had tried some other stuff so I'm open for suggestions.
Thanks for the help!
RM has this http://www.rockymountainatv.com/product ... icleSelect
For oil, I was going to use what the service manual suggested, KYB K2-C (SAE5W or Bel-ray SE2 #40). I know you had tried some other stuff so I'm open for suggestions.
Thanks for the help!
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I serviced my shock a couple years back. Used Mobile 1 Synthetic ATF (supposed to be about 7.5 wt.) I have a pump similar to what your link shows that I used instead of nitrogen. Still works good, the shock that is.
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91 WR250 2T
00 300EXC (Sold)
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78 IT400 (Stolen)
75 G5 100 Kawi (Gave it away)
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