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Rear shock preload
« on: December 16, 2012, 06:49:27 PM »
Hi Guys I must be going loopy, I'm sure that I remember reading on this wonderful and extremely helpful site an article on topping up or refilling the oil in the rear shock preload adjuster. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to be able to find it, can some one please point me in the right direction.
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2012, 09:18:09 PM »
Ok guys, no need to rack your brains over this one i found my answer on the Yankie site, if you are interested here is the link  :runyay                                                                                                                                                                           http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?106715-ST1300-Pre-load-Fluid-Replacement
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2012, 08:00:03 PM »
 :thumbs Well did this this arvo when I got home from work, before I did this procedure I had no resistance on the preload knob at all but after finishing its bloody great, after about 1 turn now there is now resistance and what a difference to the rear suspension. :runyay :runyay :runyay :runyay :runyay
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2012, 08:58:30 AM »
Thanks for sharing Twisted1 - she must feel like a new bike right about now!

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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2015, 06:22:50 PM »
Just done this job. Took less than twenty minutes. I cracked the banjo before undoing the two M6 bolts.

Unclip the hose from its retaining clips and worked from the left side of the bike only. Once the hose is loose you can raise it high enough to prevent air from getting in and just hook it up with a short wire.

Used 5Wt fork oil. The difference is noticeable the moment you drop it off the stand.

Set the STD. Now to set the rest up properly.
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2015, 08:37:39 AM »
I wonder if this is why my bike feels so close to the ground.

I have to have 100% level ground for my side stand to work with out tipping over ..... or a slope to the side the side stand is on.

This might also help with steering as well??
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2015, 09:51:07 AM »
Post a pic Spanner.

Goes without saying if your rear end is sitting much too low then your rake angle has been altered as a result. If the rake angle is being compromised then everything about the bikes handling will be different and not always apparent.

For the rear end to be so low as to affect the side stand more needs to be investigated. Starting with the side stand itself.


The most obvious thing with the pre load recharge was stance and no slumping once I got on.
I've just finished putting all the other shock adjustments back to STD. Over the weekend If Im feeling well enough I'll ride it and set the show up for me.
Seems the last owner tried to amend the preload issue by cranking it on as far as it felt ok then hardened up the damping.
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2015, 11:51:46 AM »
will try and get some pics and measurements.

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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2015, 05:22:56 PM »
Its entirely possible that teh previous owner may have replaced the shock with a slightly shorter version, maybe even to lower the seat height. Or the shock has collapsed. even.
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2015, 07:12:33 PM »
Just took it into get a safety cert today.

Definitly no issue with the shock being bad.

do you remember Blue Honda?  Thos is his old 1100.

Was he ..... erm..... shorter in the leg than most?
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2016, 09:09:05 AM »
Hey Spanner - a lower profile rear tyre will give the same problem too.
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2019, 02:12:31 PM »
Found this video on how to do the Pre-load Fluid Replacement...  :thumbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12s2NGKYRoY

Must do mine one day...  :think1
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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2019, 10:22:10 AM »
Quote from: ruSTynutz on July 28, 2019, 02:12:31 PM
Found this video on how to do the Pre-load Fluid Replacement...  :thumbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12s2NGKYRoY

Must do mine one day...  :think1


Awesome find mate :thumbsup
I'll copy this post to the Re-oil the Rear Shock on a ST1300 topic in the section "How To..." Instructions and Pics for Regular Maintenance Jobs specific to the ST1300...   http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11518.0

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Re: Rear shock preload
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2019, 01:59:04 PM »
Thanks Shiney, I did wonder if I'd put it in the most appropriate thread... :thumb
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