How do I service my motorcycle shocks?

How do I service my motorcycle shocks?

Shock service consists of:

1. Inspect Shock external Condition and Clean.
2. Remove Spring.
3. Depressurise Shock.
4. Remove Clips on Seal Head and Gas Chamber for Disassembly.
5. Strips Shock and Remove Shock Shaft.
6. Remove Valve Body and Components.
7. Inspect Clean All Shock Components.
8. Check Chrome on Shock Shaft.

How do you adjust rear shock preload?

1 Setting the spring preload or “sag” Check swing arm and wheel bearings/bushes to ensure there is no wear. Lift the rear of the bike until the suspension is completely extended. Take a measurement from the axle to a point directly above on the rear sub frame. Let the bike down on its suspension and measure again.

How do you adjust back shocks?

Setting your rear shock sag

1. Bounce firmly up and down to charge the negative spring and free up the travel.
2. Assume your normal seated position and after allowing the bike to settle for at least 5 seconds have your assistant push the rubber O-ring on the shock stanchion up (or down) to the rubber wiper seal.

How long do rear motorcycle shocks last?

In general most OEM shocks are shot by about 30K miles or so. Whatever brand shock you use, you are either going to have to replace or rebuild it every 30-40K miles if you want it to continue to perform well.

What happens if you have too much preload?

Heavy preloading can add over 100 pounds (45kg) of force required to start shock movement whereas optimal shock performance comes from the lowest starting force possible. Heavy preload means those smaller bumps won’t even move your suspension.

Does adjusting preload change ride height?

The suspension may feel stiffer when preload is increased, but that’s because adding preload compresses the spring, so it takes more pressure to move the suspension any further. Adjusting preload simply determines the motorcycle’s ride height. Basically, when ride height is overly high there is too little sag.

How do I make my rear shocks stiffer?

One can get oil-based shock absorbers filled with higher viscosity oil (thick oil) that make the ride quite stiff. Or you could get new gas filled shock absorbers that also provide a slightly stiffer ride. There are race / rally based shock absorbing systems that will make the ride stiffer as well.

How do you adjust rear shock height?

Adjust shock preload by rotating the adjuster nut clockwise (as viewed from the top of shock) to INCREASE preload (firm) or counter-clockwise to DECREASE preload (softer). Recheck the preload measurement after adjusting. Tighten the lock nut securely against the adjuster nut.

What PSI should rear shocks be?

The proper pressure of an air shock should be between 35 and 75 PSI.

Can you use a normal bike pump for shocks?

Due to the small volume of the air chamber in forks and shocks, the amount of air loss a normal tire pump would allow would be unacceptable. You may also have a difficult time reaching the pressures required using a tire pump.

How to optimize your ride with Ohlins suspension?

1. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Find the base set up for your bike and optimize it for you. Begin to choose your bike brand and model, at step 2 enter your weight and preferred sag. You will see how you can optimize your ride with Öhlins suspension. Can’t find your ride?

How to check your Ohlins rear motorcycle shock?

Check that the shock absorber is securely fastened to the vehicle. Check the hose equipped models for leaks on the hose and inlet plugs. Of course, in general look for dirt building up on oil that may be emerging from the shock itself.

Where can I find the Ohlins Racing Manual?

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Where does compression dampening go on an Ohlins shock?

Compression Dampening – At the top of the shock, the piggyback or remote unit. High speed compression dampening is always adjusted by the nut with a 12mm wrench or the dial on the higher end models. The screw in the middle of the dial or the nut is always for low speed dampening.