What kind of shocks does dirt race Tech use?
Race Tech will service most OEM and aftermarket shocks. Regardless of brand, we have most rebuild parts in stock. Protect your forks from internal wear while decreasing friction! Also most pre-1986 shocks are not anodized, this means extreme wear and diminished performance.
What kind of suspension should I use on a vintage Fork?
Hard Anodizing is strongly recommended for Vintage and Classic Forks! Hard Anodizing is a coating used on modern forks that can be applied to most fork sliders to reduce friction and wear. The outward appearance is a matte black look similar to black late model fork. This process is also available for shock bodies provided the shock is rebuildable.
What kind of oil to put in front fork?
One of the more generic, but hard-to-put-your-hands-on bits of information is that of the amount of fork oil to put into a front fork when servicing them. It is sometimes not easy to find in the manual in a hurry when you need it.
What kind of shocks do I need for a 1979 Husqvarna?
►DUAL-RATE SHOCK SPRING KIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1980-81 YZ . We also have dual-rate kits for 1979 YZs! Thanks to Dean Pollak we have a really good setup with Gold Valves on a 1975 MX250B! So far so good! Thanks Dean. We can also revalve Works Performance Shocks with Gold Valves for a custom ride – guaranteed!
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson Fork take?
I Am Replacing My Front Fork Springs With Progressive On 2000 Vulcan 1500v Clic The Owners Manual Does
How to add fork oil while Forks still on the bike?
Get skf seals, and order some new Teflon bushings and some maxima 5wt fork oil, the bike will ride like new. Check the chrome for nicks. Boatman likes this. Get skf seals, and order some new Teflon bushings and some maxima 5wt fork oil, the bike will ride like new. Check the chrome for nicks. Click to expand…
What happens if you over fill fork oil?
You may over fill it and really cause problems with blown seals and premature bottoming. Pulling out the springs is not difficult on the bike. Put it on the centerstand and weight the rear down. Loosen both the caps, pull up the front wheel about 2″, crack the locking nut under the cap and screw off the cap.
Why does a fork oil have a springy feel?
The force depresses a piston inside the shock that pushes fork oil through calibrated valves. The fluid’s rate of flow through the valves influences the amount of dampening and rebound. A thin fluid flows faster and results in quicker, springier shock feel.