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Posted by HellSickle on August 18, 2008, 1:20 pm
> pulled the shock shaft out (should suck in, right?), and I got shot in
> the side with a 100PSI stream of brake cleaner and oil that blew out
> of the compression adjuster hole (damn, that was COLD).
Smelly too.
> I would be remiss if I didn't trash GP Suspension (NY) a little bit.
> I used them to do a rebuild, which leaked the first time - though they
> fixed it for me, so they were inside my shock twice. I've recommended
> them many times, but after seeing the inside of my shock, I've got to
> change my tune. There are tool marks in several locations of the
> shock body - I can tell exactly what size screwdriver he used to pull
> apart every cap and snap-ring. Even used a screwdriver to pry off the
> end cap instead of punching it out using the little holes. Bogus - I
> have a lot of de-burring to do before I put it back together. Check
> out the bitty shaft seal. Unless they can get mis-seated like this
> during use, it was installed this way:
>
> http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2774758140_13c311afb1_o.jpg
This is just the wiper seal, not super critical.
You've outlined all the reasons I do my own shock work. I think GP revalved
my ATK. The shim washers were inferior, and one of them fell apart.
> Anybody know the best place to get Showa parts (seals, O-rings,
> bladder)? I don't have a clue of where to look.
I just used the Honda dealer for simplicity & convenience.
Speaking of suspension, I worked over the XRL last week. The steering head
bearing had loosened, and the lower heim joint for the shock was kaput.
Went for a ride on Sunday. Wow! What a difference in handling without all
of those loose pieces.
-Jeff-
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