Any Concerns with Gas Cartridge rear shock??

Since I am completely unfamiliar with suspension (y'all know XR100s
dont have any). I am wondering ..what do I need to know about my gas
cartridge rear shock ....also my air front forks??? I feel like such
an idiot anymore...and I used to take pride in my knowledge of the
XR..geesh..getting old and dumb

TIA

XRConnie...1986 XR200R

>On Sun, 09 Jul 2006 14:55:31 GMT, csmeriglioIDONTTHINKSO DeleteThis @sbcglobal.net wrote:

>
> Since I am completely unfamiliar with suspension (y'all know XR100s
>dont have any). I am wondering ..what do I need to know about my gas
>cartridge rear shock ....also my air front forks??? I feel like such
>an idiot anymore...and I used to take pride in my knowledge of the
>XR..geesh..getting old and dumb
>
>TIA
>
>XRConnie...1986 XR200R

Connie,
The air fittings on your forks are for letting the air out when: 1.the
forks are compressed while the bike is tied down. (Let the air back
in the forks when you get the bike unloaded.).
2.you need to release air build-up after the forks get hot during an
event or spirited trail ride.

Air can be added to forks to help the springs, but it's effect is
variable, due to how heat affects the pressurized air. I prefer to
use oil viscosity and level (and clickers) to fine tune forks.


If close examination of the shiny shaft on your shock reveals no wear,
or oily residue, and the shock is damping the bouncing effect, your
shock is probably okay. Have someone service it and recharge the
nitrogen in the reservoir when you have the time and money.

If the shock is "bouncy", and/or if you see some oil that has leaked
around the shaft, get it serviced as quickly as possible. Loss of oil
in a shock means loss of lubrication. Damage under use will occur
quickly.


Daddy Jim