Tips of Shock and Fork Lowering Services for Your Bike

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Tips of Shock and Fork Lowering Services for Your
Bike
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• Most of the KTM bikes that are available in the
  market today are generally very high, thereby
  making it quite uncomfortable for riders of short
  or medium heights. And for these bikers, it is
  recommended to go for Husqvarna Fork lowering
  services or Suzuki Shock Lowering Services
  depending on the specifications of their bike. In
  case there are issues with the bikes shock, the
  shop will recommend to go for rebuilding of the
  shock or fork.
• So why go for shock lowering such as Suzuki Shock
  Lowering Services? This is because many new KTM
  bike owners may find the original bike settings
  to be uncomfortable and need to get the bike
  lowered so as to ride it properly. But most new
  owners cant do the lowering of their KTM
  suspension themselves, and in such cases it is
  suggested that they approach an expert shop who
  can take care of both Husqvarna Fork lowering
  services, as well as Suzuki Shock Lowering
  Services.
• So what happens in shock rebuilding, such as
  Yamaha Shock Rebuild Services or Kawasaki Fork
  Rebuild Services? First, the shock is completely
  disassembled or dismantled so that it can be
  worked upon. After this, it is cleaned
  thoroughly. Then it is inspected for any signs of
  wear and tear and whether it fits correctly. Once
  all these steps are completed as part of your
  Yamaha Shock Rebuild Services, the experts will
  reassemble the shock by installing on a highly
  efficient shock servicing machine. For this step,
  a shock specific oil such as Maxima 3 wt. high
  viscosity oil is used. In the final step, the
  piston height is re-or the bladder is
  re-installed as required, and the nitrogen is
  charged according to the factory settings. If at
  all required, the rebuilding expert will decide
  whether any additional work in required for parts
  such as bushings, shock oil, shock shaft seals,
  and dust seals.

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• Coming to the fork rebuilding such as Kawasaki
  fork rebuild services, the following steps are
  undertaken. First, the forks are completely
  disassembled and inspection of all parts is done.
  Then the forks are cleaned thoroughly from both
  inside and out, and if any nicks are seen in the
  fork tubes then they are polished to seal them.
  Finally, the forks are reasse mbled after
  applying a fork specific oil such as Maxima 5wt,
  or of any other popular brand desired by the
  owner. While performing the Kawasaki fork rebuild
  services, the expert may inspect and repair
  components such as cartridge seals, bushings,
  fork oil, dust seals , fork oil seals, etc.