Rear shock

[Gixerkid]

On stripping my bike down to a proper clean and service this week,I noticed that one of the rear shocks is leaking oil.
All adjusters work ok as I only bought them at the beginning of the year off another member and they have only done 10k miles from new,they are the later red spring.
Where can I send it off to get the oil leak sorted
Thanks

[seth]

Check the threads as there is a fix for it that's well documented

[KiwiCol]

Church the threads as there is a fix for it that's well documented

Praying may help,  but a search of the threads would probably be better!

Spose it's auto correct again Seth? 

[grog]

Gixer, just do the fix. My red springs over 40 k since i did mine. Perfect. Patience getting oil in and air out is key. Have a few goes. Not sure what thread recos but 90 gear oil works. My other reco, once done, find your preffered setting and just leave them. Mine on 3, seems to work perfectly solo and loaded. Have never wanted to up them.

[Gixerkid]

I have read the repair thread but dont seem to get it 100%...
Which part is replaced to stop the oil leaking again and if Im changing oil in one side should I do the other even though its all fine?

[seth]

It's the spring that's adjusted by the oil .
It's probably best 2 do both sides but if you don't fancy it do the leaking one first and see how you get on .
Good luck

[Gixerkid]

It's the spring that's adjusted by the oil .
It's probably best 2 do both sides but if you don't fancy it do the leaking one first and see how you get on .
Good luck

Do I need to replace any parts/o rings etc by doing this as the oil has got passed something?

[gsxbarmy]

@Gixerkid

If you are unsure, or want to send them off to a specialist, then speak with Maxton's - very good and will totally refurb your rear shocks

https://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/

[Andre]

It's the spring that's adjusted by the oil .
It's probably best 2 do both sides but if you don't fancy it do the leaking one first and see how you get on .
Good luck

Do I need to replace any parts/o rings etc by doing this as the oil has got passed something?

There are o-rings to be replaced, sizes depend on which model you have.
The info is from a German forum.

# 1:
1x 50mm x 2,0mm
1x 45mm x 2,5mm

# 2:
2x 45x2,5

I had mine done by a suspension specialist. Mine are leaking again!  I am happy with the rebuild and setup otherwise but the leak is upsetting. I think it is a design problem. Time to get replacements.

[Gixerkid]

@Gixerkid

If you are unsure, or want to send them off to a specialist, then speak with Maxton's - very good and will totally refurb your rear shocks

https://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/

Been to downloads seen the one for this repair but dont know how to download it as when I click on it nothing happens

[V_i_c_i]

It's the spring that's adjusted by the oil .
It's probably best 2 do both sides but if you don't fancy it do the leaking one first and see how you get on .
Good luck

Do I need to replace any parts/o rings etc by doing this as the oil has got passed something?

There are o-rings to be replaced, sizes depend on which model you have.
The info is from a German forum.

# 1:
1x 50mm x 2,0mm
1x 45mm x 2,5mm

# 2:
2x 45x2,5

I had mine done by a suspension specialist. Mine are leaking again!  I am happy with the rebuild and setup otherwise but the leak is upsetting. I think it is a design problem. Time to get replacements.

Biggest problem is, taht OEM seal rings are not O rings. They have V shape. But I do not know where OEM buy. So I used viton O rings too. But not perfect solution. Works for 15-20k kilometers and than leaks again...
If someone know where buy OEM ring please give me know.
BR Vici

[gsxbarmy]

@Gixerkid

If you are unsure, or want to send them off to a specialist, then speak with Maxton's - very good and will totally refurb your rear shocks

https://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/

Been to downloads seen the one for this repair but dont know how to download it as when I click on it nothing happens

Which one from the downloads page did you choose? It does say they are large files for download. Let me know and I'll see if I can download and email it to you

@Gixerkid

[Gixerkid]

@Gixerkid
How to fix a leaking rear shock
If you are unsure, or want to send them off to a specialist, then speak with Maxton's - very good and will totally refurb your rear shocks

https://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/

Been to downloads seen the one for this repair but dont know how to download it as when I click on it nothing happens

Which one from the downloads page did you choose? It does say they are large files for download. Let me know and I'll see if I can download and email it to you

@Gixerkid

[gsxbarmy]

which one did you choose? Nothing in your reply above @Gixerkid

[Gixerkid]

which one did you choose? Nothing in your reply above @Gixerkid

How to fix a leaking rear shock