How do you rebuild a KTM shock?

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4 жыл бұрын

Rebuilding a KTM shock isn't that hard and you only need a few special tools.
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@TheRcscalebuilder
@TheRcscalebuilder 4 жыл бұрын
Love the vids Morgan, I look forward to watching them every night!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
justplanecrazy awesome. Thanks
@craighoffman6876
@craighoffman6876 4 ай бұрын
Cool video! DRC Hardware sells a cool bleeder cup makes bleeding super EZ. Probably be worth it for someone like you who does this all the time!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 ай бұрын
I have those. Great product
@lbeck119
@lbeck119 4 жыл бұрын
Ma man!!!🤘🤘 Totally doing that this week.... Need to do a AER fork vid to!!!👊👊👊
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
L Beck you mean like this? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMWSnNyamJqzpKM.html
@lbeck119
@lbeck119 4 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles ma man's ALWAYS on point!!!🤘🤘🤘👊
@motorrevsuspensiontuning6719
@motorrevsuspensiontuning6719 2 жыл бұрын
If you just pressurized the bladder with line pressure you can do all you bleeding from the seal head side. When your done you can remove the nitrogen and install the seal head. Let oil over flow. The seal head will displace the oil and push the piston where it needs to be. Then pressurize. Or you can get a shock vacuum pump/bleeder.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve done it that way too. I like using the bleed cup because I usually get some tiny bubbles out from between the shims.
@brycedavis907
@brycedavis907 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I spy the fancy tool for that behind you while your saying that! 😄
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
Actually no. These take a different one
@Smiling_mike
@Smiling_mike 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Morgan!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
You bet
@elkku2934
@elkku2934 9 ай бұрын
Can i bleed my ktm 125 sx 2021 rear xact shock the same way as u do in this video?
@supacat7059
@supacat7059 2 жыл бұрын
hey Morgan i'm in need of one of these, can u send me a link or part # that i can get one assap?
@ailarsa
@ailarsa 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, good work. Can you give part number for those rubber air valves? Would they work for most shocks?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
SPNV 0512
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. The work on all the KTM shocks.
@nkjorgy3885
@nkjorgy3885 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, do you know for this shock if the compression clickers are backed out all the way “soft” and the rebound being turned in all the way “hard” would the shaft not rebound out after being compressed? Or should the shaft still rebound out even though the rebound clickers are turned in all the way? Thank you
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
It should still rebound but just really slowly
@georgeisdaman
@georgeisdaman 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. What kinda of container and fluid are you using to clean parts?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
I forget who makes the sprayer but you can get them on Amazon. It’s pressurized air that runs it. I use Nutech Brake clean in it. Thanks
@georgeisdaman
@georgeisdaman 3 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Thanks
@MrBeracah
@MrBeracah Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very helpful videos much appreciated. I want to lower my Ktm 1090r without effecting the shock stroke length by fitting a reduced length bottom rod end.Firstly can you please advise if such an item can be purchased and secondly can you please advise disassembly and reassembly procedure without damaging the bottom rebound adjuster mechanism. Thanking you in advance . Sam
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if you can buy that shaft. We usually have them machined down. As far as the work, just like everything, you just have to be careful and not force anything
@wilvenlegaspo9118
@wilvenlegaspo9118 4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to watch more learning videos Morgan. Where did you buy the bladder bolt with rubber gasket?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
Race Tech makes them. Thanks for watching
@wilvenlegaspo9118
@wilvenlegaspo9118 4 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles thank you. I used to buy valving from them to revalve my forks.
@gerbil7771
@gerbil7771 Жыл бұрын
You skipped over reinstalling the compression adjuster, how do you install it without getting air into the system?
@robbed_of_sanity
@robbed_of_sanity 2 жыл бұрын
🛑 Use a zip tie to hold the cap out of the way boss 👍🏻
@joemmad2963
@joemmad2963 11 ай бұрын
Need help here, can we replace bump without messing the nitrogen. Or change oil without touching the nitrogen side. Appreciate it, excellent work man.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 11 ай бұрын
No, it all has to come apart to do it right
@rkprecisionproducts8575
@rkprecisionproducts8575 Жыл бұрын
😊Hi I want to replace only the bump stop,does it possible to change by dismantling rebound side pivot set without removing the damper seals, Kindly suggest me a best way. Thanks
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
No, just take it apart the right way
@thistledewoutdoors3331
@thistledewoutdoors3331 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet vid.... My Ricor shock for my KLR died over winter & cant find any rebuild kits for it / dealer wants to sell me a factory shock.....
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
Ugh. That’s the problem sometimes. I’m not sure what deal you need but a good shop should be able to take it apart and figure that out.
@markh3478
@markh3478 3 жыл бұрын
Hey on my 2001 KTM 300EXC my KTM dealer installed a 1 inch longer bump stop during rebuild telling me it has compression characteristics that equal the shorter OEM bump stop that is no longer available . I am thinking of trimming it to the stock bump stop length as hard to believe . Ever seen this ? Wondering if I should trim especially since about to ride some fast , deep sand whoops and dont want less rear wheel travel .
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
I’d trim it. I don’t think they are right about that
@yvanni0136
@yvanni0136 3 жыл бұрын
It might be a silly question but how do you set the 10mm piston in the reservoir?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
That is a great question and I forgot to film it. I use a really skinny screw driver and I put an oring on it. I push the piston up from the bottom until it is all the way up and slide the oring up to the body of the reservoir. Then I pull it out and slide the oring 10mm down. Then I push the piston down from the top more than 10mm. I bleed the shock and then push the piston up from the bottom using the screw driver and the oring as the set height.
@yvanni0136
@yvanni0136 3 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Many thanks!!! 👍🏽
@Mario14792
@Mario14792 3 жыл бұрын
Do you know any method of purging the shock absorber without having to use a vacuum device, it would be of great help, I await your clarification, greetings.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
The DRC bleed cups
@Mario14792
@Mario14792 3 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Without the DRC tool, as you would advise me to do, you have another video, changing the oil of another shock absorber just like this one, wp, which you do by removing the adjusting nut, but as it is done in question, please detail the process to me.
@mountainmonkey172
@mountainmonkey172 Жыл бұрын
Morgan, I am going to add the SDI bladder when I service my shock. At what point of the service would you replace the canister/bladder? Mainly I am curious for bleeding purposes.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
You only need to replace the bladder when it wears out. Depends on lots of things but I’ve seen them go 200 hrs +
@mountainmonkey172
@mountainmonkey172 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles sorry, I worded that funny. I am changing the bladder kit to get rid of the OEM setup. It eliminates the piston in the OEM bladder and has a Schrader valve for nitrogen. I was just curious when disassembling the shock when is the right time to remove the OEM can and replace with my new SDI can, but I found my answer on RM atv video. Thanks for the response 👍
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@mountainmonkey172 gotcha. Right on.
@kjclark7
@kjclark7 4 жыл бұрын
Piston height is 10mm down from the bleed hole? And do you set it with the shock shaft extended all the way or pushed in? Thanks Morgan
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
Yes 10mm from all the way up and shock shaft fully extended
@carlosmadureira8522
@carlosmadureira8522 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles hello dude. If I put a drive screw from the hole of gas what's the mesure of piston height ?
@BogdanConstantin
@BogdanConstantin 4 жыл бұрын
Are you using Maxima 3w oil in this shocks? Thanks.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. It’s the Maxima 3wt shock specific stuff.
@WillyD1
@WillyD1 4 жыл бұрын
Where do you get that bolt you used to fill the nitrogen ?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
Race tech makes them
@loganmullins2339
@loganmullins2339 3 жыл бұрын
How do you get the bushing out and the new one installed that you're talking about at 4:55??
@loganmullins2339
@loganmullins2339 3 жыл бұрын
Nevermind i got it. The smaller washer was still in there, which made it look like you couldnt push it out.
@bluebomberx5
@bluebomberx5 4 жыл бұрын
Is there anything different with this shock vs the Super Duke R? Looks similar to my friend’s that has lost all damping controls.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure that the only difference is in the spring and calving which would mean that servicing it would be the same
@bluebomberx5
@bluebomberx5 4 жыл бұрын
highlandcycles thank you!
@itolond
@itolond 7 ай бұрын
My rear shock (12187L6701) on the TM- the foam buffer has degraded due to high humidity where I cam located - is this easy to replace - shock appears to be operating fine and no visual problems other than the buffer
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 7 ай бұрын
It’s pretty straightforward but you do have to disassemble the whole shock to do it.
@itolond
@itolond 7 ай бұрын
​@@highlandcycles the complete shock - or can I gain access via the bottom mount ?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 7 ай бұрын
@@itolond whole shock shaft out
@lomatasik7490
@lomatasik7490 3 жыл бұрын
I have one problem need your advice. Before that, I own Duke 390 2017 (new model). My problem regarding fork, one side fork had leaking and I do servicing and change new seal both sides. New fork oil used Fuchs Silkolene RSF5, and filled 450ml. The problem is, after finish install all and test ride and do hard front breaking.. the fork go down as normal but didn't rebound as normal before. Only rebound around 10 to 20 mm. Only can rebound more when I open throttle / accelerate more. After I ride more than 4500km, that fork still same. At entering corering I fill hard that fork, some time have small jerk at fornt. After that I change new oil but after that still same. Method 1st replace, that fork was dismantle all part inside (rebuild), cleaning and install back together with new seal. The oil filling from the top capping. 2nd just pour out the old oil from top capping and filling back from top capping. Also 450ml with same brand and spec. So I don't know what the real problem. Wrong method during filling the oil or what. Really need your help to advice me. Thank you
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know for sure but it could have something to do with how you installed the front wheel. If you didn’t get the forks lined up they could be binding. I have a video on that kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKhgocuJxr_JmYU.html
@lomatasik7490
@lomatasik7490 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bro..
@justinawingo
@justinawingo 3 жыл бұрын
Why did you suggest adding a bladder? Curious about the SDI kit for my TE300i
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
The bladder gives you more consistent shock action than the piston. The piston tends to heat up and not move well whereas the bladder acts the same all of the time.
@justinawingo
@justinawingo 3 жыл бұрын
highlandcycles - dig that! Appreciate the vids and replies, sensei DIRT BIKE!
@craighoffman6876
@craighoffman6876 4 ай бұрын
@@justinawingo When going fast in the desert through whoops and such where the shock is working hard, the reservoir on my 300 was hotter than my engine with the stock piston setup. It runs much cooler with the bladder. Plus it has a simple Schrader valve on it now, no need for the needle to fill it.
@dasatom3060
@dasatom3060 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have a question. What would happen if i put normal Air in the Shock "container". Air conists to 80% out of nitrogen so i'm asking myself if it would be possible? Would it cause problems?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
You are right about air and nitrogen. It won’t cause a big problem at all. The pure nitrogen just heats up less.
@dasatom3060
@dasatom3060 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Oh, that’s nice to hear. I think i will give it a try then🤷🏻‍♂️
@kelvinvazquez3820
@kelvinvazquez3820 Жыл бұрын
Were you finding the 18mm shock seal please give me the link..thanks
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
SDI
@mikemcgill6716
@mikemcgill6716 3 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video on setting the piston height
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I will the next time we do one.
@meanmachine6717
@meanmachine6717 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Did this video ever happen?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@meanmachine6717 yeah. Not sure where it is but it’s in there
@dmumladze
@dmumladze Жыл бұрын
What oil do you put in the shock? Is it 2.5w or 5w?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
3wt
@Greg-vm5ty
@Greg-vm5ty 4 жыл бұрын
Y not use the bolt on the back to bleed ?? Am about to do mine and am wondering whats the best way
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
That bolt works great if you have DRC bleed cups
@Greg-vm5ty
@Greg-vm5ty 4 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles thanks I'll get one
@dmumladze
@dmumladze Жыл бұрын
Hmm...at 11:30, before you flipped it over, I noticed the oil was topped off, but it didn't spill. What's the magic?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
everything was sealed up. Just the final cap was off but the seal was in place
@warrenwilliams3807
@warrenwilliams3807 2 жыл бұрын
Will the Nitrogen Needle type work on a 2011 XC-W?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@warrenwilliams3807
@warrenwilliams3807 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Thanks, Just did a dump and flush on the forks and the Shock is next.
@arnelworks1295
@arnelworks1295 Жыл бұрын
How many Ml of 3w maxima you put ?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
All told about 600ish
@watts300
@watts300 Жыл бұрын
At 13:17 you said you set the piston height to 10mm. That was cut out of the video though. How did you do that? I can’t find any other videos that have a factory shock. They all seem to have a bladder kit in them.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I will find the one where I show it. I do have a vid on that.
@watts300
@watts300 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles I went looking, too. I didn't find it, but I found your video comparison of bladder vs piston. It made sense. So I went ahead and ordered a bladder kit. I'll give it a go!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@watts300 you’ll be happy
@jurghhh1528
@jurghhh1528 4 жыл бұрын
How different is the process for a 200 EXC 2000?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
Not very different
@jurghhh1528
@jurghhh1528 4 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Great thank you. I live in a country where there are no suspension shops so i'm thinking of repairing my shock myself. When I sit on the bike I hear air escaping and then being sucked back in when i sit up. I'm going to buy a bearing rebuild kit. Is there anything else I should I get?
@kylegarrett4071
@kylegarrett4071 Жыл бұрын
Isn’t Brady an okie? Are you in Colorado amigo? Right on
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
He is and yes I’m in CO.
@MrSiMoNe46
@MrSiMoNe46 4 жыл бұрын
name or code of the bolt with nitrogen refill hole?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/3chxwMe
@MrSiMoNe46
@MrSiMoNe46 4 жыл бұрын
highlandcycles 💪🏻🥂
@tylervantine834
@tylervantine834 2 жыл бұрын
how did you set the piston height at 10mm
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
I use a thin screw driver with an oring on it to push the piston all the way up then I pull it out, move the oring 10mm. Then I take a blunt Allen key and force the piston down from the top through the bleed hole. Then I take the screw driver with the oring and push it back up til the oring is flush.
@tylervantine834
@tylervantine834 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Did it that way and came out mint. thank you sir
@stone4858
@stone4858 4 жыл бұрын
You really need some one to hold that cam to show better what your doing 😂
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 жыл бұрын
I know. Maybe once we get enough subs I can hire someone. That would be super cool.
@dasatom3060
@dasatom3060 2 жыл бұрын
At the end you refill it with nitrogen? Where can i get that or let it refill?😅 Thanks✌🏼
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Most shops should be able to do that for you
@dasatom3060
@dasatom3060 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Thanks, and do i need then the new bolt for a needle or not?😅
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
@@dasatom3060 it helps. Otherwise you need a special tool
@dasatom3060
@dasatom3060 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles yeah, but for when i take it to the shop to let it fill up.
@dasatom3060
@dasatom3060 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a local KTM dealer. Do they normally have this tool or should i just to be safe buy the bolt.
@Flyboy207
@Flyboy207 2 жыл бұрын
Man, you skipped the part I needed to see about the little aluminum cover at the bottom of the shock body with the holes in it. My buddy’s bike had that cover pop off and fluid’s dripping out. I can’t see a snap ring/circlip in there at all.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
There should be a circlip. I have seen them come apart
@kjclark7
@kjclark7 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Morgan. How are you removing the bushing inside the seal head?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
With a little blind bearing puller
@kjclark7
@kjclark7 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@michail1963
@michail1963 3 жыл бұрын
The advised bleeding process is just awfull...use a shock bleeder
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 жыл бұрын
It works if you know what you’re doing. I watched one of the best in the biz do it like this at a national hare and hound on the bike that won the race over all the next morning.
@supacat7059
@supacat7059 2 жыл бұрын
hey Morgan i'm in need of one of these, can u send me a link or part # that i can get one assap?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
What part?
@supacat7059
@supacat7059 2 жыл бұрын
the part you screwed into the shock
@supacat7059
@supacat7059 2 жыл бұрын
so u can fill it, have a 2022 husky 150i that i installed a lowering kit on , so basically need that part so i can full it with nitrogen
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
@@supacat7059 oh the little bolt so you can use a needle? That is a racetech part
@supacat7059
@supacat7059 2 жыл бұрын
yes yes yes thats what i need
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