Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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Yeah, I planned on them being just over 1" shorter.

Just want to know the specs on them and to flush all the crap out. Later.
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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CBX n GL man wrote:Yeah, I planned on them being just over 1" shorter.

Just want to know the specs on them and to flush all the crap out. Later.
might have to go the next step and take 'em apart to get that right
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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They're already apart but just waisting fluid by pouring in and slowly cleaning out crap. Would engine cleaner have any negative effect inside there.
As far as part #, online I see two for the same part. Later.
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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CBX n GL man wrote:They're already apart but just waisting fluid by pouring in and slowly cleaning out crap. Would engine cleaner have any negative effect inside there.
As far as part #, online I see two for the same part. Later.
i mean complete disassembly, its the only way to check internal parts
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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Can anyone verify amount of fluid needed in Gl1100 shocks, thx. Later.
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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according to the book I have they call for 365 cc or (12.5oz)
of ATF oil for each shock this is for the 80-81 hope this helps
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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Thanks Rod. Later.
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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I have my rear shock apart following the instructions. every things is going well. But I am confused as to where the spring wire ring shown in the picture goes. The parts are- internal snap ring washer, seal, thin washer, bearing and spring wire. The parts are listed as they came out except for the spring wire. it expanded and slid over all other parts. Again where does it belong.
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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If you forget the fluid, :oops: , here's another way to fill the shock. Attach the air hose and immerse the end in ATF. Compressing/de-compressing the shock will suck it up. That's how it's done on the GL500 monoshock.
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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82aspy wrote:
CBX n GL man wrote:They're already apart but just waisting fluid by pouring in and slowly cleaning out crap. Would engine cleaner have any negative effect inside there.
As far as part #, online I see two for the same part. Later.
i mean complete disassembly, its the only way to check internal parts
How does one accomplish "complete" disassembly - meaning further than the seal replacement procedure?
The FSM makes no mention of anything other than that.......
It's never straight up and down.

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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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basically you have to set up a jig,

folks usually make it outa wood, along with nuts/washers/a few foot long threaded rods combo,

to secure the shock and then unscrew it to get inside,

info/pix are out there
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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Oem 1100/1200 air shocks look the same until one looks closer. Everything measures the same less the 1200 shafts/rubber boots are 1" longer.

When you see scoring on the chrome shafts like these, they are toast.
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Re: Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

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they can also come apart while riding, due to rust fatigue on the outer shell
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