Hi, I have oil on the piston rod of the rear damper. I guess the seals have gone but I can't find any listing for them on the parts catalogue. Has anyone rebuilt there damper for this problem ? Cheers Andy
Andy, do you have a manual?
Are you talking about the shock? I've known people who's oil has leaked out of the shock, one a CRM250, the other a KX125 (I think).
It could be leaking out the bladder?
Unless you have access to pressurised nitrogen, you'll probably need to take the shock into a shop (they should be serviced yearly in any case, says me who needs to get it done after two years riding lol).
Sounds like it needs a service. It shouldn't cost much. We had the CRM done not too long ago for about $150NZ - so about 50pds. (then again, it was thru a friend, but I still don't think it costs much - all the oil had leaked out, but they have to empty it of oil in any case to change the gas & oil).
Up the top of the shock is an air bleeder hole which should have a bolt in it (by the shaft where it bolts onto the bike).
Hope that helps some - oh, I've heard you can service it yourself if you have the tools & know-how & get someone to pressurise it for you, I just reckon it's easier to take the whole thing in.
Fred, I think it'll be better for him to find someone closer by (I'm taking it he's still in the UK somewhere ;)) - but advice is universal, just the pricing may be a prob ;)
Sorry, couldn't resist. BTW Andy, I noticed that there's another thread about rebuilding the shock on the front page of the forum (but haven't gone to read that yet) - may help more? - oops, just saw you've replied to it - ignore this :)
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