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85 Big Red Shock Leak
Seems like a silly question but I have developed an oil leak from the allen head bolt on the underside of the shock tube. My questions are; Is this oil under pressure? And, is it as simple as taking out the screw, putting thread sealer on it and re-installing? What type of oil is used, it appears to be clear. Any tips would be great.
I mean "Fork" leak
Last edited by coolpool; 07-16-2010 at 03:42 PM. Reason: I'm a dummy!
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I did not think the SX or Big Red shock could be serviced.......
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I think he is talking about the front fork........I think
If he is - there is a copper washer under there to seal it - you'll want to replace that. they are not under pressure - and they use standard motorcycle fork oil.
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My mistake. Yes it is the fork that leaks. Thanks for the ideas!
Trikes
1970/71 US 90 (Aquarius Blue)
1970/71 US 90 (Future Project)
1972/73 US 90 Camo Project (110 Big Bore)
1972/73 US 90 Green
1982 ATC 70
1983 ATC 70 (Ladybug)
1973 ATC 70
1965 Marketeer 3 Wheel Golf Cart with 1986 Honda 250 drivetrain
TF 2015
Other
1983 Honda Z50
Feedback http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...ck-for-coopool
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...k-for-coolpool
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Honda used ATF in the forks from the factory, not fork oil... (either one would be just fine... Fork oil is more tune-able though)
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