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Posted by chief
 - September 02, 2021, 18:28:38 PM
Quote from: moto on June 21, 2021, 13:41:49 PM

Ok. These are springs inside, no air. But I check these two other what you mentioned.

OEM shocks are air and oil filled. Aftermarket are oil filled (ie progressive). I haven't seen any dry shocks for our bikes.  What brand/type of shocks do you have? Have you seen any oil leakage?

Posted by moto
 - September 02, 2021, 12:23:19 PM
Quote from: drifter-paul on August 31, 2021, 01:08:35 AM

Yes.

Just remove one side, and lube, then replace, then the other.

I have done it solo, but depending on the sag in your shocks, a second person can be useful to raise the rear-end a millimeter or two to slip it back on.

Ok, tell me exactly, where you put a lube in the shock. Do I must to open shock somehow or is there any holes? I suppose that crack sound comes from inside the shock, am I right?
Posted by drifter-paul
 - August 31, 2021, 01:08:35 AM

Yes.

Just remove one side, and lube, then replace, then the other.

I have done it solo, but depending on the sag in your shocks, a second person can be useful to raise the rear-end a millimeter or two to slip it back on.

Posted by moto
 - August 30, 2021, 14:15:55 PM
Quote from: drifter-paul on June 23, 2021, 03:31:10 AM

When I remove a shock, I coat the frame studs and the sides of the rubber sleeve with a tiny smear of molybdenum disulphide grease (because i have half an expensive 300gm tub left from the 90's - any heavy grease should do).

At the least, it will stop your sleeves rusting to the studs and make shock removal easier.

Is it necessary to remove the whole shock or can I lubricate it when is it a motorcycle?
Posted by drifter-paul
 - June 23, 2021, 03:31:10 AM

When I remove a shock, I coat the frame studs and the sides of the rubber sleeve with a tiny smear of molybdenum disulphide grease (because i have half an expensive 300gm tub left from the 90's - any heavy grease should do).

At the least, it will stop your sleeves rusting to the studs and make shock removal easier.     

Posted by moto
 - June 21, 2021, 13:41:49 PM
Quote from: chief on June 21, 2021, 12:44:48 PM

Check the bolts. Look for rub marks, maybe try some dry lube. Check the air pressure. That's all I can think of at the moment.

Ok. These are springs inside, no air. But I check these two other what you mentioned.

Posted by chief
 - June 21, 2021, 12:44:48 PM

Check the bolts. Look for rub marks, maybe try some dry lube. Check the air pressure. That's all I can think of at the moment.

Posted by moto
 - June 21, 2021, 11:53:26 AM

Rear shock absorbers squeak. Is Any suqqestions how to remove squeak?

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