Jeff, at 8:50 in the video I show the web site (I'll post below) where I got the parts. But if you just google the part number "Honda 91257-463-013" (Oil seal for example) you should see several sources. I put a couple below.
Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I was able to follow along and rebuild both rear shocks on my '83 Interstate. Once I got the framework for the storage figured out, the rest was pretty simple. I did break a bit drilling into the old seal and ended up blowing the parts out with air. Thanks again for sharing!
Mark your 83 is the cleanest one I ever saw. The gunk and junk where the c clips install on air shocks, brake calipers and master cylinders seem non -existent on your bike. Mine is very different. However, when I get done hopefully it will be as good as new. I an envious....a bit. Mostly how easy it is watching you do these. I have much more difficulty and challenges facing me.
Thanks, I work at keeping it clean ,it helps spot problems quicker. Take you time and you will be fine, luckily you can still get a lot of parts for these. LOL
Thanks for this video, especially the wood compressing tool. Made my own today and took apart the 1st shock. With the lower snap ring removed, the oil seal pushed out the bottom with the guide, once the top cap was removed and I was releasing the spring compression. The rubber bumper inside was obliterated and some of it is in the piston valve body, I am sure. I could fashion a replacement bumper, but I don't know what to do about internal contamination from the old one. I am concerned the valve body is not going to function properly.
@@mrmarkg8564 Oh absolutely! Once I got the routine down with the 1st one, the 2nd one took half as long. It has been a fabulous improvement to ride and handling, and is still factory, which is what I wanted! I have encouraged others to watch this as well.Anyone with money can go buy aftermarket replacements, but doing it this way is way more satisfying to me!
Helpful video! Any idea what the part number is of that shock bumper you mention at 18:08? I just took mine apart and that part disintegrated on my shocks and I'm having trouble finding replacements online. All the Honda schematics don't show the inside of the shock. Thanks
Hi, I ran into the same problem, ordered the shock bumpers you did but how in the heck did you get them on? They are hard and don't flex like the rubber one's do. I'm baffled?/ Thanks Charlie
Great video! I have showa air shocks on an 80's kawasaki, which I think is similar. I would like to drop the rear height by ~1", but keep the factory shock. Is there a way, short of cutting the springs, to accomplish this once apart? Similar to installing a spacer on the lower in a front shock? Thanks!
good indepth video, but made my head sick with the continued jumping around of the camera, could not watch it all in one hit, but great advice and technigue thankyou
@@mrmarkg8564 Something went wrong with my case though. I replaced everything except the springs. I just needed them to hold fluid and air. About 5 minutes after I filled them with air though, I heard a pop and the left shock was leaking fluid everywhere, and then I lost all air pressure They did fill with air way faster than I thought, but I don't think I overfilled them ( I think the manual said 57 pounds?). Any idea what I did wrong?
@@donnaw7 sorry for the delayed reply, they don't take a lot of air, just a quick burst. I use between 57 & 60 psi. Only thing I can tell you is to take it apart and evaluate whats wrong and way one of the seals blew out.
@@mrmarkg8564 Took it apart and the seal and washers were blown out. I can't tell why as everything looks OK. Refilled with oil, reassembled, and filled with 50 PSI for now. I didn't go as far as replacing the springs, but I notice that with no air in them, the right shock is much softer than the left.
Mark how do you like the "ride" with the progressive springs? I've heard they are a lot stiffer than the originals. Riders have complained, how about you? Thanks Cj
Thanks Mark, quick question.. When riding have your front shocks "Bottomed" out on you when you go over a good size bump? I have actually put a small crack in the fairing from the shocks slamming so hard. No problem with fork seals leaking. Is it time for new springs, you think??
Charlie, Yes and I replaced my front springs with the progressive springs probably in the late 90's because the were getting soft, haven't had a problem since.
Charlie, If I made a video in the late 90's when I did it, I would be sending you a VHS tape..lol I don't recall having any issues when I did it, but I it was a while ago. I think it was pretty straight forward, you can probably find videos of some new bikes getting done which should give you the general idea. Thanks for the compliments.
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Where did you buy everything needed for the shock rebuild? I'm having a difficult time find some GL1100 parts.
Jeff, at 8:50 in the video I show the web site (I'll post below) where I got the parts. But if you just google the part number "Honda 91257-463-013" (Oil seal for example) you should see several sources. I put a couple below.
www.hondaparts-direct.com/OEMpartfinder.htm?aribrand=HOM&arian=motorcycle#/Honda/GL1100IA_(83)_GOLD_WING_INTERSTATE,_USA,_VIN%23_1HFSC021-DA300101/REAR_SHOCK_ABSORBER/GL1100I-83-A/2Y14MB9DAF14MB9D27A
www.hondapartshouse.com/
parts.southernhonda.com/
www.oldbikebarn.com/
Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I was able to follow along and rebuild both rear shocks on my '83 Interstate. Once I got the framework for the storage figured out, the rest was pretty simple. I did break a bit drilling into the old seal and ended up blowing the parts out with air. Thanks again for sharing!
Glad it was helpful.
Mark your 83 is the cleanest one I ever saw. The gunk and junk where the c clips install on air shocks, brake calipers and master cylinders seem non -existent on your bike. Mine is very different. However, when I get done hopefully it will be as good as new. I an envious....a bit. Mostly how easy it is watching you do these. I have much more difficulty and challenges facing me.
Thanks, I work at keeping it clean ,it helps spot problems quicker. Take you time and you will be fine, luckily you can still get a lot of parts for these. LOL
Thanks, gave me confidence I can do it myself.
Thanks for this video, especially the wood compressing tool. Made my own today and took apart the 1st shock. With the lower snap ring removed, the oil seal pushed out the bottom with the guide, once the top cap was removed and I was releasing the spring compression. The rubber bumper inside was obliterated and some of it is in the piston valve body, I am sure. I could fashion a replacement bumper, but I don't know what to do about internal contamination from the old one. I am concerned the valve body is not going to function properly.
Sorry I missed your comment, did you get it rebuilt ok?
@@mrmarkg8564 Oh absolutely! Once I got the routine down with the 1st one, the 2nd one took half as long. It has been a fabulous improvement to ride and handling, and is still factory, which is what I wanted! I have encouraged others to watch this as well.Anyone with money can go buy aftermarket replacements, but doing it this way is way more satisfying to me!
Great video.....had to pause it .....
That is a god damn impressive, at times funny and absolutely informative video. I gotta do this on my shocks. Prefer you to do it
Thanks Adam, glad it was informative for you.
Great job Mark. I just subscribed. Thanks.
Good job
thanks Mark G !!!
Helpful video! Any idea what the part number is of that shock bumper you mention at 18:08? I just took mine apart and that part disintegrated on my shocks and I'm having trouble finding replacements online. All the Honda schematics don't show the inside of the shock. Thanks
I think I found a pair: www.energysuspensionparts.com/9.8104
Glad it was helpful.
They look correct.
Hi, I ran into the same problem, ordered the shock bumpers you did but how in the heck did you get them on? They are hard and don't flex like the rubber one's do. I'm baffled?/ Thanks Charlie
This is very informative and interesting video, except for the radio in the background!!!!
LOL, sorry I enjoy music while working.
@@mrmarkg8564 Don't change a thing. I like the music :)
Progressive stopped making the 1170 spring sets... I cant find them anywhere. What are some alternatives?
Amazon. Mine came this week. www.amazon.com/Progressive-Suspension-00-1170-Heavy-Spring/dp/B000GZZEQE
Great video! I have showa air shocks on an 80's kawasaki, which I think is similar. I would like to drop the rear height by ~1", but keep the factory shock. Is there a way, short of cutting the springs, to accomplish this once apart? Similar to installing a spacer on the lower in a front shock? Thanks!
Not that I know of.
good indepth video, but made my head sick with the continued jumping around of the camera, could not watch it all in one hit, but great advice and technigue thankyou
Sorry for making you sea sick, it's hard to record while performing some of the work at the same time.
How many fluid oil is recommended on 21:44 ?? I can't understand
Thanks for the video, I found my answer!
Mr Mark G
Hace 1 año
@21:30 - Progressive recommends 10.5 oz
Red neck shock compression tool. 👍
Great video brother. What was wrong with the shock in the first place that you had to rebuild it?
It wasn't holding the proper air pressure anymore.
@@mrmarkg8564 Something went wrong with my case though. I replaced everything except the springs. I just needed them to hold fluid and air. About 5 minutes after I filled them with air though, I heard a pop and the left shock was leaking fluid everywhere, and then I lost all air pressure They did fill with air way faster than I thought, but I don't think I overfilled them ( I think the manual said 57 pounds?). Any idea what I did wrong?
@@donnaw7 sorry for the delayed reply, they don't take a lot of air, just a quick burst. I use between 57 & 60 psi. Only thing I can tell you is to take it apart and evaluate whats wrong and way one of the seals blew out.
@@mrmarkg8564 Took it apart and the seal and washers were blown out. I can't tell why as everything looks OK. Refilled with oil, reassembled, and filled with 50 PSI for now. I didn't go as far as replacing the springs, but I notice that with no air in them, the right shock is much softer than the left.
Did you replace the rubber boot,and if so where did you get it.
I did not replace the boots.
Hi good day !! How much oil does the rear shock load? Is the same load of oil to the goldwing 1100 interstate?
Thank you!!
@21:30 - Progressive recommends 10.5 oz
Mark how do you like the "ride" with the progressive springs? I've heard they are a lot stiffer than the originals. Riders have complained, how about you? Thanks Cj
Charlie, It might be a like stiffer but I like it especially with a passenger.
Thanks Mark, quick question.. When riding have your front shocks "Bottomed" out on you when you go over a good size bump? I have actually put a small crack in the fairing from the shocks slamming so hard. No problem with fork seals leaking. Is it time for new springs, you think??
Charlie, Yes and I replaced my front springs with the progressive springs probably in the late 90's because the were getting soft, haven't had a problem since.
Question, do you park your bike on it's center stand?
Charlie, If I made a video in the late 90's when I did it, I would be sending you a VHS tape..lol I don't recall having any issues when I did it, but I it was a while ago. I think it was pretty straight forward, you can probably find videos of some new bikes getting done which should give you the general idea. Thanks for the compliments.
Thank u but u could of done the video in 8 minutes 😊
What happen if you got a leak and run out of oil?
And Can you just add oil?
Yes you can just add oil, but you should dis-assemble the shock, fix the leak and check that there is no excess wear on the internal components first.
5/16" wrench? NOPE NOT EVEN CLOSE. 15/16" is the RIGHT Tool.
Next time, lose the background music. It does nothing for the video other than forcing me to stop watching.