Can't find a thread for rear air shock seal replacement

[LCS249]

... is there one?

thanks,

LCS

[FJ111200]

Is it included here? http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...104#post113104
I was going to use this to rebuild my air shocks, but i've bought some Hagon replacements instead.

[LCS249]

That's it! You found it! (And it looks damn hard.)

Thank you. By the way, how do you like your Hagon shocks? Where did you get them? Was that for an XJ?

best,

Leon

[FJ111200]

No problem mate. Well the Hagons look the business, i've not been out with them yet, but i've run them on my FJ1200, VFR750 and the old XS1100 with very good reults, no complaints, so they should be good . Got them from here www.hagon-shocks.co.uk , but i'm using them on an XJR1200, which is not available in the US. I'm chomping at the bit to be honest, waiting for some good weather.

[LCS249]

No problem mate. Well the Hagons look the business, i've not been out with them yet, but i've run them on my FJ1200, VFR750 and the old XS1100 with very good reults, no complaints, so they should be good . Got them from here www.hagon-shocks.co.uk , but i'm using them on an XJR1200, which is not available in the US. I'm chomping at the bit to be honest, waiting for some good weather.

O.k., you're on the other side of the pond ...

I knew I'd heard about Hagon before, but that's because my last bike was a Triumph Trophy...

Best,

Leon

[trbig]

Has any fluid leaked from your stock shocks? You've tried airing them up.. correct? How long does air stay in? Have you checked to make sure it wasn't just the little air valve you fill it with leaking? Maybe check the hose to see if it's been rubbed through under the seat somewhere? Air it up and soap it down and see what bubbles...

That said... most of the hardcores say these air shocks aren't good for great handling. I can hang with the best of them with mine... so who knows. Maybe I'm just used to them though.

Tod

[LCS249]

Has any fluid leaked from your stock shocks? You've tried airing them up.. correct? How long does air stay in? Have you checked to make sure it wasn't just the little air valve you fill it with leaking? Maybe check the hose to see if it's been rubbed through under the seat somewhere? Air it up and soap it down and see what bubbles...

That said... most of the hardcores say these air shocks aren't good for great handling. I can hang with the best of them with mine... so who knows. Maybe I'm just used to them though.

Tod

Hey Tod,

Thank you for following up on this.

I attempted (or accomplished?) to fill with air up to the recommended level per the manual. Zip, zilch, nada as far as any improvement. So clearly they're not holding air.

However, I have not tried the soapy water test, assuming it was blown seals.

I guess that's worth a try. (The rebuild looks very cumbersome.)

best,

Leon