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hello guys,..anybody out there know what wieght and quantity of oil goes into the 82 fj air shocks, just got a set from wreckers, but the air balance pipes was disconnected and a lot of the oil has drained.any help appriecated.
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Erldrums, I hope that you get your answers, and I don't mean to hijack your thread, but I am curious about your decision to switch to the air shocks.
I also have a set of air shocks that I have been thinking about putting on my 80 Special. (I saw in your profile that that is also your application)
What do you see as the pros/cons in this swap?
I was wondering if it might be a way to lower the seat height a little, without significantly sacraficing the rear suspension.
I will watch to see what reccommendations the others have for you.Mike
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i have air shocks on my fj, they are ok, the simple reason i'm putting them on my special is , they were a] cheap!, and b] my spring shocks are rusty as hell and look crap!!..the air shocks don't really lower the seat hight as such, you just get a bit more variation in dampening with the air. Guess i will have to drain my good ones to find out whats in them oil wise,..!!
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The oil level in the XJ air shocks should be 75 mm (2.95") and the recomended oil is G-5 (SAE 5W).
Use a caliper to measure the depth down to the oil
Louis"There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it cannot be overcome by
brute strength and ignorance" And possibly some Mouse Milk!
'82 XJ1100J
LED Dir and running lights
LED Tail/Brake lights (4) one flashing
Modulated H/L
PIAA Driving lights
YICS Eliminated
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thanks bud, thats a hell of a lot more than what came out!!....will give it a try..Comment
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Just took Koni's off and put air shocks on. Like getting new bike, suddenly rides like it should and goes around corners like it's on rails. I weigh about 18 stone and 80 psi works well.Comment
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18 stone? What is that?
Originally posted by cueball
I weigh about 18 stone and 80 psi works well.Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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About 250+ poundsDo'Lee
XS1100SF "Green Hornet"
(1) XS1100LG "Midnight Dream" Restoration has begun.
(2) XS1100LG "Midnight Madness" Waiting to be next
(5) multi partsters for bobber "Ruby Red II" On the list.
SR500H "Silver Streak"Comment
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rithmetic
1 stone is 14 lbs, do some multiplication.Comment
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FAT BASTARD, Im only 10 stone.
Good on ya mate. Next time in ozzy land Ill shout for the VIC BITTER!
BTW. You find any xj900 secas available in nsw, vic, or tassie? I want one!
First bike was an: 1978 XS1100
Second bike is an FJR1300.
Now I'm restoring a '79 XS1100.Comment
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go to a website called bikepoint.com.au, this will get you the online edition of a mag called Australian Motorcycle Trader.Comment
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