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Air Shock- Oil

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by cowboy, Apr 20, 2008.

  1. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I bought a set of 07 rear air shocks for my 03 E Glide & not knowing they had oil in them & some leaked out from the air line fitting , queston is what type oil can I use to put some back in ? The boots on my shocks tore some how Thats why I replaced them :banghead:
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    was the oil thin????? if so i bet airtool oil would work.........that is what i would use if the stealer wouldnt know..................:)
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    There is special air shock oil, they make different weight viscosity oil, for different stiffness shocks, Todd
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Thank's Both chuck & Todd yes the oil is very fine / thin , I 'am still tryingto find out about many C C's each shock will hold , I think it would'nt be any more then a front end ,
    Chuck the stealer said they just replace shocks if they leak no matter what , That was Stubb's , As there open on Monday's now
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Could drain the one that hasn't dripped into a measuring cup, then put it back in the shock,

    Drain the other one, check for cc difference and add the amount you need to even it up.
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    wrong answer from stubbs......as your seal didnt leak, you spilled it. try another stealer today, ya might get an answer..............:)
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Thank's HRK , I did'nt even think about doing that :banghead: & it will be the same type oil in the new shocks as the guy said he only had about 500 miles on the bike them change them to the high dollar ones & just let these lay on there side in a plastic bag & i got them for the $50 A bit cheeper the the stealer

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