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kernalklink
02-10-2006, 01:23 PM
I have a 89 Kaw. Mojave, it has gas shocks, may be leaky, I dont know.
what can I fill them with?
will air work?
They are old and the lines look pretty bad, but all 3 realease pressure. The thing was a river runner so the bushings and bearings are all shot, i want to adjust the suspension so it isn't so rough; untill i can replace some stuff. but i have never had these fancy contraptions.

Cody
02-10-2006, 02:08 PM
No, I dont think air will work. I think there filled with nitrous.

sblt500r
02-10-2006, 09:27 PM
nitrogen is used for the rezzies on shocks. you don't use regular air because if they get hot the air fadesand can loose pressure, or it could have water which is not good for the shock. nitrogen is not efffected by temperature and has no water.

any shop should be able to fill them for you. but just so you know air does work, but ussually most compressors don't go high enough in pressure, but you shouldn't use air.