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Thread: Does any body know what all is involved in rebuilding a shock?

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    If you need nitrogen, Go to your local paintball store. I gurantee you they have nitrogen tanks. To fill up my nitro tank it cost $5. I have no idea if they can or not, but wouldn't hurt checking it out.
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    shock rebuilding

    I have an eric gorr performance handbook that goes into great detail about shock service.The book was like $30.It is for dirt bikes but I bet the procedure is the same.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LonesomeTriZ
    Whis is Racetech?

    If anyone is interested, a friend of mine owns a Race Tech service center here in Mi and he does all of my shocks for $60 each for a basic rebuild.

    Lonesome, your local Race Tech service center is Dionne Racing, Cape Coral, FL (941) 574-9749. This is suposed to be the best one in Fl acording to Race Tech themselves but you can go to racetech.com to find other service centers in your area. Maybe theres one close enuff where they will show you the basics.

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    Hmm, Cape Coral is a pretty good distance. I wonder what they would want if I ship my shocks to them. At least that is a start. Thanks for information.

    I still can not help bu wonder if any body here has any experiance with them. With all the knowledge on the forum, there as to be some one who has doen this before.

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    I don't know if you checked ebay but, Item number: 230052439195 ... seems like a pretty good deal.

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    That may be an alright deal. but what does it have to do with learning how to rebiuld shocks?

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    the rebuild is easy...just buy the seals and bushings you need and replace them. the hard part is the oil and gas refill, make sure you got no air in the oil and buy a bottle of nitrogen and regulators
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    What kind of tools are needed?

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    all i needed was basic everyday tools

    most shocks are just held together with clips
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    90s......89 Suzuki quad racer 250 (raced 250 A class for 6 years, late 90s.. custom framed 250x with long travel shocks and a built 350x motor.... built Honda 110
    00s...... chomeoly framed 350 RX with all the goodies (thanks to my bro)
    2012.....Replaced the 350x motor for a 444cc YZ426
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    I though a press and spanner wrench at least was a must.

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    Well, this thread did not turn out much. I was hoping for a break down in detail. Has any body here doen any thing like that?

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    im with you on this lonesome, it actually raised more q's then answers, I REALLY need to rebuild my R shock, I guese I'm going to try it my self, wish me luck

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    Try buying a book on motorcycle suspension is about the only other advice I have...

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    That is my next choice. I'll have to either find a dealer or wait until I go home again.

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    83 YTM 225DX,
    83 YTM 200L For sale,
    82 Tri-Zinger 60 For sale,
    8? YTZ 80 Conversion,
    85 YT 125,
    89 Pro Hauler 230,
    05 YFZ 450,
    99 V-Star,

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    Time to revisit this issue again. It's been quite a few years and I'd like to know if anyone has learned anything on this or not. Anyone???

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