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Offline Tony Two Times

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RM 400N shocks resto
« on: March 29, 2019, 09:59:39 AM »
So are the original remote resovoir shocks from the late 70's models worth rebuilding and re-using?

Would like to stay original but wary of spending on rebuild vs replace.

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Offline Momus

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Re: RM 400N shocks resto
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2019, 09:22:23 PM »
Yes and yes. Engineers rebuild with machining and mucking around required though.
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Re: RM 400N shocks resto
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2019, 01:35:54 AM »
Did a 125N set a while ago. Used ohlins seal heads and 12 mm CrMo hardchromed shafts + ohlins  rod ends 10mm longer than original. You will loose about 10mm of stroke. I also cut the reservoirs open and made aluminium caps with a valve.
Or you can just change oil and keep them original. I am using 5w and they work fine for my riding  :)
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Re: RM 400N shocks resto
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2019, 08:33:14 AM »
Excellent thanks. Will take them to Rad for a rebuild.
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