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shocks for a bad back -- 01 RK

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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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Changed the oil in my stock shock to 10wt BelRay fork oil, then changed the oil in my forks to the same. After 5 back surgeries, didn't think I'd last a lot longer, but, with the oil change and 15 lbs of air in rear and 7 lbs in front, rides like a Cadillac, even 2 up, averaging 12000 miles a year.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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Did just that & it's a way better ride than stock shock oil & for about $20.00 bucks.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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Thanks all. Yeah, probably have to spend more. He'll fuss though, so maybe shock oil is the next step. He does have a backrest (and a new mustang seat). He uses b-rest all time.
 
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