hi i'm new to this forum and i need some help with the rear shock on my 92 lt250r what i need to know is how to refill the shock with oil and howmuch oil to put in the shock any help would be very helpful .

 

the shocks have nitrogen that can be recharged, but it has to come completely apart to change the oil...im not for sure, someone correct me if im wrong...Oh, and i have a HPI Savage that im trying to sell if u'd be interested even though it seems u like the maxx.

 

thanks for the info and how much for the savage

 

If it hasnt been leaking long, you can top up the nitrogen. Sometimes as the nitrogen leaks out, the seal will relax and allow oil leakage.

If its been leaking for more than say a week, and offers no damping, get it rebuilt.

 

I have removed the res line at the shock and filled it there with 8wt shock oil. I just filled it full worked the air out by moving the shock shaft in/out and put it back together then charged it with nitrogen(my parents own a refridgeration company and use nitrogen to test systems for leaks). I think it was 12lbs of nitrogen but I'm not sure cause it was about 4 years ago and I have had my shock rebuilt since by pro action( only $100 for seals/oil/recharge). The Nitrogen leaked out but the oil lasted a whole summer.

Turnaround for a shock rebuild at the begining of the season is about 3 weeks thats why I "fixed" mine myself and waited for winter to send it out.

 

hey Tmaxx..i sent u a PM on the Savage.

 

Tmaxx, its not very often i meet a nova scotian on here let alone with a lt250r!
scott

 

LT2Fiddy i send you a pm back
NOVALT250R there isn't many of us LT250Rers in nova scotia

thanks for all the help everyone

 

tmaxx, i only know of 5 now, an 86 here, mine, an 86 in cape breton and yours.there a rare breed, and so are the drivers!dont be afraid to pm me if you need some help.
scott