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11/12/2013 11:54am
11/12/2013 11:54am
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11/22/2013 2:58pm
I am working on my sons 03 RM 125. It has Showa forks btw. Okay, I'm reassembling the compression dampening unit. After adding the recommended amount of oil, I install the compression dampening unit into the dampening rod with the rod fully extended and tighten according to spec, I then pump the rod several times per instructions. The first unit stayed fully extended when done and sat against the wall out of the way. I do the exact same procedure on the other dampening unit. The only difference here is this will one will extend on it's own all the way except about two inches (the other one will fully extend on it's own) I can then pull it the additional couple inches and it will hold there. Once I sit it down it sinks about 2-2.5 inches under it's own weight.
The manual says to redo this section if it doesn't fully extend. I've done it like times now. I'm still getting the same results. Any ideas what's the problem? Is something else at issue here?
Thanks
The manual says to redo this section if it doesn't fully extend. I've done it like times now. I'm still getting the same results. Any ideas what's the problem? Is something else at issue here?
Thanks
You will need the top three parts under the "twin chamber replacement parts" section 1/2 way down the page. Just had the same problem with my showas and they made it feel like a new bike. Also would recommend a Pivot Works rebuild kit while you're in there.
The Shop
Those 3 O-rings (6 total for both sides) cost $51+. Is it just me or does that seem like a lot of bank for six freaking O-rings. I'm not saying I wont buy them but shit.
The guy says to use a 9/64th bit (got that) and he uses a 17mm allen wrench to break it loose (goona have to go get that, don't have one that big). So can anyone tell me a depth I should drill that thing.
Thanks guys,
Gerald
Since the area where the drill bit went thru is below the oil seal I put oil back into the cartridge just like you would if you were putting it back together. t leaked no oil at all? Since it's below the seal will this cartridge still be useable?
If have truly ruined it will the cartridge out of my 07 RM 250 work? This 03 RM 125 I just F*^ked up is my sons and I hate messing their shit up. If the one in my 07 will work I will just use it on his 03 and go find me one on ebay.
Thanks for any help.
Gerad
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