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Marque Remarks => Suzuki => Topic started by: Mutch on February 22, 2009, 06:29:00 pm

Title: rm shocks
Post by: Mutch on February 22, 2009, 06:29:00 pm

I have a set ot KYB shocks off a 1980 RM250.
I need to get them regased does anyone know what the correct pressure is.

               Cheers Mutch

Title: Re: rm shocks
Post by: Ji Gantor on February 22, 2009, 06:50:41 pm

Hi Mutch,
I just checked my parts manual on the out side chance that the pressure was there but it was not.
Sorry.

Ji

Title: Re: rm shocks
Post by: LWC82PE on February 22, 2009, 07:55:41 pm

yeah i do. will get the info to you as soon as i lay my hands on the book

Title: Re: rm shocks
Post by: Maico31 on February 22, 2009, 07:59:23 pm

Mutch between 10 or 13 bar should be ok. Ohlins recommend 13 for a pair of vintage shocks and a modern KYB shock is set at 10 bar so somewhere between that will work. 10 bar is 145lbs.

Title: Re: rm shocks
Post by: LWC82PE on February 22, 2009, 08:03:25 pm

STD - 228PSI
MIN - 142PSI
MAX - 284PSI

OIL - 192CC of Belray LT100  (equivalent is Belray HVI 5W)