glennp Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 i have a 2011 gg 300 txt pro and the suspension feels like mush. Took it to my local suspension guy and he said the Sachs rear shock is not made to rebuild. Do I need to get a new shock? The bike squats so low now it won't even stay on the kick stand, it tips over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakka Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 If you are going to get a new shock, the Sachs shock is great when its new and not a bad price. I have a Reiger shock and love it,The old saying is. What you pay for is what you get, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgas249uk Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 i have a 2011 gg 300 txt pro and the suspension feels like mush. Took it to my local suspension guy and he said the Sachs rear shock is not made to rebuild. Do I need to get a new shock? The bike squats so low now it won't even stay on the kick stand, it tips over. Sure it can be rebuilt. You just need to find a suitably talented guy who can do it. There is a guy down south who peels open unrebuildable shocks and can service or rebuild pretty much anything. He doesn't need a bolt or circlip to get it into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Non rebuildable shock are actually like mentioned above often servicable. However they are not designed for it, so you need someone with expierence. I had my offroad bike shock done (I do my others myself). The shock does not have a valve to put pressure on it, so a valve was mounted on it by an expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Had serviced a Ollé shock and can say that it isn't that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoalien Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Where are you located Glenn?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american eagle 69x Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 The nitrogen charge has blown - around the piston that separates the oil inside. This is a common problem with DeCarbon type shocks and needs a skilled shock tech. to modifide the body for valve. In the U.S.A. call Lewisport USA for in/fo for R- Racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennp Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Good info, thanks! I think I'm just gonna spend the extra $$ and buy a new shock. One that is serviceable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) Had made this. Maybe can help someone. Sachs/Ollé/R16V rebuild. There english subtitles in this video. Edited April 9, 2018 by cascao 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffsgasgas Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Omg Cascao you are clinically insane. Hats off to you sir. Love the fact that i am not the only barefooted person in the workshop. Cant wait to see your next project. --Biff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgas249uk Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 That was very interesting and much more challenging than thought. Thanks for the video 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Important tip: stop and rebuild it as soon as it start to leak. Edited November 20, 2016 by cascao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sectionone Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I have a Sachs shock on my 07 Gas Gas. It doesn't leak but needs the oil changed. I watched your video and was thinking I can take it apart just enough to change the oil, not take it completely apart like you did. A couple of questions: can I release the pressure without drilling a hole? Are your repressurizing with just air? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 It needs to come apart. Refilled with nitrogen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I have a Sachs shock on my 07 Gas Gas. It doesn't leak but needs the oil changed. I watched your video and was thinking I can take it apart just enough to change the oil, not take it completely apart like you did. A couple of questions: can I release the pressure without drilling a hole? Are your repressurizing with just air? Thanks. You need a hole to pressurize the shock after reassembly too. Air is 80% nitrogen. Not ideal but work (on trials) just like mountain bike and downhill shocks because shock does not get too hot like on a enduro or MX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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