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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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If because someone (me) accidently didn't properly store their stock rear shocks and all the oil leaked out of the air fitting they cannot be refilled with oil and are at that point unusable garbage. True or False?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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False

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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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not true, i changed the fluid in my shocksto heavier shock oil and its like riding a different bike
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Thanks guys. Great link.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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ditto on the oil weight, and loving it
 
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Well here is an update. When I tried to remove one of the compression fittings I broke one of the red air line fittings. Guess I'll have to try to hunt one down. For now I'll just try riding 2 up on my Burley Slammers.
 
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Well here is an update. When I tried to remove one of the compression fittings I broke one of the red air line fittings. Guess I'll have to try to hunt one down. For now I'll just try riding 2 up on my Burley Slammers.
part number 54320-97. expensive little booger as well, 5-7 dollars depending on your dealer.....

course you may be able to find one elsewhere (lowes, home depot, etc) the hose is 5/32 od.
 
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May be able to find some at a motorcycle swap meet.
 

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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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Well here is an update. When I tried to remove one of the compression fittings I broke one of the red air line fittings. Guess I'll have to try to hunt one down. For now I'll just try riding 2 up on my Burley Slammers.
try Mcmaster-Carr #5779K104 5/32 push to connect x 1/8 male npt at $2.18 each
 
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