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Originally Posted by T4miy4 Guy
Could someone please explain or post a link to a post / explaination, of the correct way to fill these shocks with oil as i am having trouble with getting the air out and bleeding them properly.
I`ve built them as per instructions
Remove all air from underneath piston
I fill the oil too the top of the cylinder
Then screw the cap on (there is no rubber cap with this kit , which you would normally seat on the top of the cylinder pushing the excess oil out)
Once built this way when i do the damping motion the shaft is only compressing half way up the cylinder, telling me that theres air inside.
What am i doing wrong , it`s twisting my melon man!
Thanks
Andy  |
Too much oil!
Fill so the edges are just at the bevelled edge of the cylinder, but with a concave surface to the oil.
Screw the cap on and this gives you the right amount of oil (as near as dammit). A lot easier than bleeding.
As said above, you need that squeak of air in there for them to work (just the tiniest squeak mind you).