Air shocks checking?Rear shock also?
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Air shocks checking?Rear shock also?
I have just bought my first Kwakker, a 1995 jap import GPZ 400. Advice needed on how to check the air shocks. Do you use a normal air line? I see a numbered adjuster on the rear shock - any info please? It's my first sports bike so I'm a bit of a numpty and my manual hasn't arrived yet!!!
Cheers in advance!
ninjabarmy
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RE: Air shocks checking?Rear shock also?
the amount of air in the shocks itis really low. i suggest using a bicycle hand pump not an air hose youll blow them. as far as how much they hold i don't know.
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RE: Air shocks checking?Rear shock also?
I agree.
You're notlikely gonna need more than 12-17 psi. There is very little volume inside the shock body, so if you use a compressed air hose, there's a good chance of blowing out the seal.
You're notlikely gonna need more than 12-17 psi. There is very little volume inside the shock body, so if you use a compressed air hose, there's a good chance of blowing out the seal.
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