G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Big, Bad & Dirty (Buell XB12X Ulysses Adventure Board) » Archive through August 08, 2019 » Rear shock preload adjuster washers « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mark_weiss
Posted on Friday, November 16, 2018 - 12:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does anyone happen to know the size of the sealing washers used at the banjo fitting on the back of the adjuster? My adjuster needs a refill I would like to have the washers on hand before I disconnect the adjuster.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Shoggin
Posted on Friday, November 16, 2018 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can get a pack of assorted sizes from NAPA or even Harbor Freight for about 2 bucks. Good to have around the garage.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mark_weiss
Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They are very slightly larger than 1/4", so 6mm.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Portero72
Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 07:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not to hijack, but can the rear shock be rebuilt by a pro? Also, do the springs in the suspension fatigue and require replacement?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mark_weiss
Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, the shock is fully rebuildable and can be custom valved. That is one advantage of using top quality components as original equipment.

Springs do sag with time, but unless your spring has always been loaded to its limit, it is unlikely that it needs to be changed in the short time that our bikes have been around. When the shock is rebuilt, checking the spring against spec should be part of the service.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Smorris
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2018 - 01:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i had a racetech endorsed shop do mine he indicated the nitrogen was gone. also resprung to heavier spring.

does this sound normal to lose nitrogen charge; if so how often will that need refilled
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mark_weiss
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2018 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The gas charge gradually leaks away. I don't know how long a street bike can go. I used to recharge my track bike's shock every year. It always still had pressure, but it would be down from a full charge.

I bet my Uly's 10 year old, 80k mile shock could use some N2 too.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration