Oil in OEM shocks

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Oct 6, 2013 | 04:18 PM

Mixter

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Oil in OEM shocks

My OEM streetglide shocks were put in a box and I noticed that some oil leaked out of them...how do I know if there is enough oil left in them? I want to put them back on.

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:25 PM

mainboom150

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look in the manual it should say how much goes in. you might have to empty them out and refill them . but check the manual.

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:28 PM

PA1195

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Do a Google on changing the oil in HD rear shocks...lots of info...about 10 oz of 10W shock oil.

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:37 PM

$tonecold

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You will have to try and empty them and then refill them. It will still probably be iffy. This shop in Chandler, AZ. will rebuild them for you, do some work on the valving, and fill them with heavier oil: http://bitchinbaggers.com/products-and-services
They can also shorten them. I had them do mine and they do work noticeably better than stock. It's an option.
The other option is I am replacing mine with a set of JRI's pretty soon if you want to buy them.

Oct 6, 2013 | 05:52 PM

doc ock

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Don't worry the oil can be refill. I changed my oil out with a mitty vac. About 10-12 oz

Oct 6, 2013 | 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mainboom150

look in the manual it should say how much goes in. you might have to empty them out and refill them . but check the manual.

No its not in the "manual", they are not considered a service item. If they leak or loose a little oil out the top, any dealership will tell you to replace it.

Lot of info right here on this forum, look for a thread by member texasbowhunter. I used 10oz of 10wt Amsoil Shock Therapy in my Street Glide shocks, it was a very good, cheap interim upgrade until I got some real shocks.