Rear Shock Rebuild, GL1100I

[CBX n GL man]

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.

[82aspy]

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

[CBX n GL man]

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.

[fish]

I just got VU JA DE!!! That's like DE JA VU except its an overpowering feeling that you have never been here before!!!
I guess it wasn't VU JA DE but DE JA VU!!!

I feel like I have heard this before

[82aspy]

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

[CBX n GL man]

Can anyone verify amount of fluid needed in Gl1100 shocks, thx. Later.

[rod willis]

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
Rod

[CBX n GL man]

Thanks Rod. Later.

[toolmaker]

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.

[mildhog]

If you forget the fluid, , 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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[tbpmusic]

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.......

[82aspy]

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

[calif wingnut]

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.

[82aspy]

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