OEM Parts for a shock rebuild

KICKERMAN360
Edited Date/Time 9/21/2015 5:51am
So I was gonna order a top end rebuild kit, but it turns out going 100% OEM is the way to go and is much cheaper. In addition to a top end and water pump rebuild, the shock needs some work too. I was wondering what is required out of the OEM parts. I haven't done a rear shock before so it's difficult to see what I need. Could someone be kind enough to point out the required parts?

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xnationalwrench 9/20/2015 7:49am
9/20/2015 7:49am
Do you have the proper tools and equipment to do the job? Its good to learn but if your only have 1 bike its not really cost effective to buy everything instead of sending it out.
KICKERMAN360 9/20/2015 6:19pm
9/20/2015 6:19pm
xnationalwrench wrote:
Do you have the proper tools and equipment to do the job? Its good to learn but if your only have 1 bike its not really...
Do you have the proper tools and equipment to do the job? Its good to learn but if your only have 1 bike its not really cost effective to buy everything instead of sending it out.
Well I have 7 motorcycles and out of those, 3 dirt bikes. I have a pretty good tool library so I'm not worried about doing it. Literally the rear shock is the only part of the bike I haven't done myself but after getting a few specialty tools (mainly the shock seal bullet and setting tool) it should be a fairly cheap to do again. Nonetheless, I did look at sending it out and it's more for the parts than sourcing them myself, and roughly $100 in labour in addition to shipping (probably $50 or more there). And I could buy everything for less and learn a whole lot too. The only thing I'm uncertain about is which OEM parts I'll need since the rear shock is a little more complex than forks.
xnationalwrench 9/20/2015 7:38pm
9/20/2015 7:38pm
KICKERMAN360 wrote:
Well I have 7 motorcycles and out of those, 3 dirt bikes. I have a pretty good tool library so I'm not worried about doing it...
Well I have 7 motorcycles and out of those, 3 dirt bikes. I have a pretty good tool library so I'm not worried about doing it. Literally the rear shock is the only part of the bike I haven't done myself but after getting a few specialty tools (mainly the shock seal bullet and setting tool) it should be a fairly cheap to do again. Nonetheless, I did look at sending it out and it's more for the parts than sourcing them myself, and roughly $100 in labour in addition to shipping (probably $50 or more there). And I could buy everything for less and learn a whole lot too. The only thing I'm uncertain about is which OEM parts I'll need since the rear shock is a little more complex than forks.
Don't forget to check on a regulator and nitrogen tank.
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captmoto 9/20/2015 8:18pm
9/20/2015 8:18pm
xnationalwrench wrote:
Don't forget to check on a regulator and nitrogen tank.
Is a vacuum pump necessary for a shock rebuild?

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KICKERMAN360 9/20/2015 8:57pm
9/20/2015 8:57pm
KICKERMAN360 wrote:
Well I have 7 motorcycles and out of those, 3 dirt bikes. I have a pretty good tool library so I'm not worried about doing it...
Well I have 7 motorcycles and out of those, 3 dirt bikes. I have a pretty good tool library so I'm not worried about doing it. Literally the rear shock is the only part of the bike I haven't done myself but after getting a few specialty tools (mainly the shock seal bullet and setting tool) it should be a fairly cheap to do again. Nonetheless, I did look at sending it out and it's more for the parts than sourcing them myself, and roughly $100 in labour in addition to shipping (probably $50 or more there). And I could buy everything for less and learn a whole lot too. The only thing I'm uncertain about is which OEM parts I'll need since the rear shock is a little more complex than forks.
xnationalwrench wrote:
Don't forget to check on a regulator and nitrogen tank.
Well I'm not gonna do that much rebuilding of shocks to need my own supply of nitrogen. My local shop can do nitrogen filling for a small fee. All I need to know is which parts are needed.
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walent215 9/21/2015 5:50am
9/21/2015 5:50am
I would get a seal head and bladder...and 16 and 17 n the parts fiche
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walent215 9/21/2015 5:51am
9/21/2015 5:51am
Pivot works or all balls have the seal head with seals already installed

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