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78 it250 rear shock

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 Does anyone know who would rebuild this shock or if there is a way I can refill it ? Thanks 
15 Nov 2024 17:05 #1

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Replied by MarkT on topic 78 it250 rear shock

sagesuspension.com/ or RaceTech

mountain bike high pressure shock pump and needle will work in a pinch, best to use nitrogen, any good off road shop should be able to do it, valve is near rear shock mount.  (250 psi)
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by RT325 on topic 78 it250 rear shock

The damper adjusting rod #19 corrodes into the shock shaft after 40 years of no adjustment.
It's made of Duralumin 'or something'.
If you back off the damping ring click by click & it keeps pressure on the clicker you're all good.
If it stays put & the clicker looses tension then the rod it stuck--unless it's lost its gas in which case you end up with the same effect ie no gas piston compressing the oil so no oil pressure to push the adjust needle up with the rod.
If it clicks up constant you can click it down until you run out of click, about 32 clicks. But DON'T bottom it out forcing one more or the needle can jam down on maximum damping.
Sorry, got a bit carried away writing an essay. Just reminiscing on my days in the local Yamy shop back then.
Fun times & lots to learn as things improved--or not always improved.

www.yamahapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/yam/...c7859d0/rear-cushion
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Good stuff , thanks 
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Had to have a look to see what i wrote haha. Cheers.
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