October 1, 201015 yr Well then, I have just stripped the bike to give it a service and found this schrader valve at the bottom of the shock under the plastic cover. I have never seen this on any sorpa before has anyone else??? I bought the bike off one of birketts riders a few months ago, is this one of his mods??? what pressure should it be set too???? Any info would be great.
October 1, 201015 yr Hi Dont touch it till you know what its for, Its proabably where the gas goes in,not air. TLTEL
October 1, 201015 yr When a shock is re built its normal practice to fit a schraeder valve to make it easier to put the gas in. I dont know how they put gas in a new shock ?
October 1, 201015 yr The shock has been rebuilt , either to modify the valving, or because a seal had blown. This valve is installed to re-gas the unit on assembly. DO NOT touch it.
October 2, 201015 yr Hmm...not a good idea on a Scorpa. Correct me if I'm wrong but that is right in the firing line from the back tyre?
October 2, 201015 yr Author Hmm...not a good idea on a Scorpa. Correct me if I'm wrong but that is right in the firing line from the back tyre? It is in line with the back wheel, but I have removed a carbon effect cover that was fitted to the bottom of the shock to protect it.
October 21, 201015 yr Someone did you a huge favor when they had that installed. Your shock is now rebuildable. No need to Be concerned with it until your shock needs to be serviced again. If you ride often change the oil in the shock at least once a year. 150 PSI nitrogen gas should work fine. Make sure the cap is tight so it will not vibrate loose. Edited October 21, 201015 yr by Liviob
October 21, 201015 yr Author Someone did you a huge favor when they had that installed. Your shock is now rebuildable. No need to Be concerned with it until your shock needs to be serviced again. If you ride often change the oil in the shock at least once a year. 150 PSI nitrogen gas should work fine. Make sure the cap is tight so it will not vibrate loose. how do you change the oil???? cheers for the pressure willl check and recharge if reqd.
October 22, 201015 yr how do you change the oil???? cheers for the pressure willl check and recharge if reqd. Is there a very small hole in the shock body near the seal head.
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