This was a (another) great how-to video Scott. I just did this yesterday following your process step by step. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill!
I’ve got a horror story which led me to this video. I did it just as you described there but either got hydraulic lock or the valving wasn’t opening at all. A YZ 85 shock that was pretty frozen would only move a couple inches. Nearly a liter of oil ended up on me, the ceiling, a shelf with electronics, and my garage floor.
Great job bro and 5hanks a lot to you guys to take the time out to do vedios on fork and shocks repears..I take my zx 600 back shock down..the main shaft is hard to come out..but now I see the what else to do ilk do it..so you guys keep youall talents going and may God keep and you bless youall always
No vacuum bleeder? You never mentioned to check the piston ring. Otherwise a very good teaching video personally i like to hone the damperbody and the piston very gentle.
Followed these steps and got it regased but they said it had alot of air still in the oil ! .BUT some shocks have bleed screws and other adapters to bleed it 100% unfortunately they don't tell you in this video .
Just found this vid after I had already started taking my shock apart. You said to check the action of the shock after the spring is removed. I just checked and had no rebound. I already let the air out of the shock though, so does that make a difference? What could be wrong?
Hi I have a wp unit of a Ktm which has started leaking oil. I was wondering as the inflation screw needs to be opened for depressurising, how can I get my hands on the inflation adaptor please. Can I make one up or need I buy one. Thanks
I recently landed flat and cased a jump a few times because it was my first time hitting bigger jumps. I had my compression adjuster all most on the stiffest setting because I like stiffer suspension, but the next day I noticed that my shock felt like the compression adjuster was set to the softest setting but when I checked, it was still set to the stiffest setting. The compression adjuster still clicks when I turn it and it feels completely normal but no matter what setting I put it on, it does nothing. Before this the stiffest setting would only sag like 10%, but now it sags about 30%, as if it’s set to softest setting. Rebound also feels completely normal. Can anyone tell me what’s wrong and how can I fix it?
Anybody have a source for the circlip tool? Working on a KYB off of a kx85, the seal head body circlip has been a nightmare to get behind...don't want to mar the inside of shock body anymore than I have.
I was just told by a Penske tech that a shock with an external gas canister will not rebound once compressed, but a shock that gas inside the body will rebound.
The guides are downright great! I have a great request. I have a 2008 R1200 (0303) with a Showa rear shock with preload adjustment knob on the damper, no reservoir. I have a gasket and bushing overhaul kit purchased. The shock absorber has been removed. Please advise on how to revitalise such a shock absorber. Please give me a quick tip on how to remove the adjuster with knob and the spring. I think I can handle the rest. A video is of course welcome. The manufacturer claims that this is not repairable, and digging through YT has not resulted. This is a shock I have. ruclips.net/video/jjDzOGjax3s/видео.html
mistake dont do that if you do not know how to service it just get it to someone who knows how to handle these shocks, or just sell of the bike. the rear shock holds majority of the weight of the dirt bike engine chassis subframe etc. and no one will ever buy broken dirt bikes especially in places broken in the engine or chassis
The best guide on YT, thank you from Poland
Awesome job. Scott knows how to teach. Very calm and patient. No rush, well organized and clean shop.
Thank you! Great video. You just saved me $479 at a local shop because I can definitely do this myself.
Such a fantastic video, clear, concise and well paced, thank you! New sub :)
This was a (another) great how-to video Scott. I just did this yesterday following your process step by step. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill!
always wondered how the rear shocks worked. Thank you! awesome video.
Nicely done. Thank you. Would like to see more videos like this
I enjoy watching these videos and learning. Great job!!
Good job Scott !
I’ve got a horror story which led me to this video. I did it just as you described there but either got hydraulic lock or the valving wasn’t opening at all. A YZ 85 shock that was pretty frozen would only move a couple inches. Nearly a liter of oil ended up on me, the ceiling, a shelf with electronics, and my garage floor.
Same
Haha. Same. Couple times. Putting the seal head in last seems to be the fix.
Thanks Scott
Great video. Doing my own shock tomorrow thanks 😊
Great vid, more please!
Good Job Scott. Smooth
Very well done video!
Best video thanks vital 👍👍👍
Thank you, this was great.
a joy to watch
awesome, keep em coming
Great job bro and 5hanks a lot to you guys to take the time out to do vedios on fork and shocks repears..I take my zx 600 back shock down..the main shaft is hard to come out..but now I see the what else to do ilk do it..so you guys keep youall talents going and may God keep and you bless youall always
Great video is it easy to pick up the gas ? Nitrogeon I mean
Hi
Excellent video.
Just tell me one thing, how much pressure do you put on pre-assembly? I'm not talking about the final pressure
NICE WORK AND PRO EXPLANATIONS....How To Service a GSXR K4 Rear Shock??? Not much explanations for the service on road bikes --- thanks
Very nice video, thank you.
Thank you for you teach, I'm for Taiwan
Amazing thanks
Nice job
Hi, great stuff! I’m interested in finding out where you got the replacement orings/seal and bushing for the rear shock seal head.
Technical Touch. American KYB importer with factory KYB parts.
No vacuum bleeder? You never mentioned to check the piston ring. Otherwise a very good teaching video personally i like to hone the damperbody and the piston very gentle.
Followed these steps and got it regased but they said it had alot of air still in the oil ! .BUT some shocks have bleed screws and other adapters to bleed it 100% unfortunately they don't tell you in this video .
Just found this vid after I had already started taking my shock apart. You said to check the action of the shock after the spring is removed. I just checked and had no rebound. I already let the air out of the shock though, so does that make a difference? What could be wrong?
What is one to do if the seal head won't move down to allow the circlip to be removed?
Hi I have a wp unit of a Ktm which has started leaking oil. I was wondering as the inflation screw needs to be opened for depressurising, how can I get my hands on the inflation adaptor please. Can I make one up or need I buy one. Thanks
I'm a new rider. Are all rear shocks rebuildable on a 2002 Yamaha V Star 650 custom?
thank you
I recently landed flat and cased a jump a few times because it was my first time hitting bigger jumps. I had my compression adjuster all most on the stiffest setting because I like stiffer suspension, but the next day I noticed that my shock felt like the compression adjuster was set to the softest setting but when I checked, it was still set to the stiffest setting. The compression adjuster still clicks when I turn it and it feels completely normal but no matter what setting I put it on, it does nothing. Before this the stiffest setting would only sag like 10%, but now it sags about 30%, as if it’s set to softest setting. Rebound also feels completely normal. Can anyone tell me what’s wrong and how can I fix it?
Excellent video, any tips on bleeding a shock with a remote reservoir
How about a vacuum bleed demonstration?
There are plenty of videos on that. Actually, the difference is not huge.
Hi, how much psi do you put back in the valve, cheers
do you rebuild Honda Insight shocks ?
How do you remove the shock base at the bottom?
Pls do the HONDA XR250R Shock Rebuild
We’re can I buy a seal kit for a 2005 Kawasaki kfx700
Thanks
Anybody have a source for the circlip tool? Working on a KYB off of a kx85, the seal head body circlip has been a nightmare to get behind...don't want to mar the inside of shock body anymore than I have.
How can I get my shock to you to service? I have a Hyperpro Racing rear shock leaking from my 06 BMW R1200 GSA. Thanks!
Hi @77ryan0341
did you get someone to help you?
Could you use a 5wt fork oil in a shock?
No. You shouldn't use fork oil in a shock
It's the same stuff, 5wt is fine for a rear shock, just don't go past 7wt
What bike is that Shock From ?!!
Does the shock rebound without nitrogen in it?
I was just told by a Penske tech that a shock with an external gas canister will not rebound once compressed, but a shock that gas inside the body will rebound.
Any info on how much foot pounds to torque the nut holding the shims? I'm trying to rebuild a 05 kawasaki zx600rr showa shock.
Around 25 to 30
i 3D printed a Shock Bullet and Seal Driver... best $1.50 in plastic ever lol
Mannnn. Now this guy knows how to make a video...JFC
DO NOT HAMMER DOWN BLADDER!! Use a socket or seal head driver to push it down. Also you missed 2 bushings that needed to be replaced.
THHHAAAAAANNNNNKKKKKKK YYYOOUUUUUU !!!!
Dude...It's Brad Pitt's uncle!
The guides are downright great!
I have a great request. I have a 2008 R1200 (0303) with a Showa rear shock with preload adjustment knob on the damper, no reservoir. I have a gasket and bushing overhaul kit purchased. The shock absorber has been removed. Please advise on how to revitalise such a shock absorber.
Please give me a quick tip on how to remove the adjuster with knob and the spring. I think I can handle the rest. A video is of course welcome.
The manufacturer claims that this is not repairable, and digging through YT has not resulted.
This is a shock I have.
ruclips.net/video/jjDzOGjax3s/видео.html
every 5 seconds of video another ad for grammarly or some other bullshi*t hair product. really, youtube, gtfo
so wrong on so many fronts
What do you do differently?
How so?
I just run them until they break or I sell the bike
mistake dont do that if you do not know how to service it just get it to someone who knows how to handle these shocks, or just sell of the bike. the rear shock holds majority of the weight of the dirt bike engine chassis subframe etc. and no one will ever buy broken dirt bikes especially in places broken in the engine or chassis