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Enduro Suspension Tuning & maintenance of Enduro forks, shocks, etc |
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Linkage Bushing?
Hi, I bought an allballs linkage rebuilt kit. They are known to be medium quality.
The bottom shock bearing/sleeve/seals are inclued. This is a good thing. Also I found a surprise in the kit. A special extra bushing that replace that fragile needle bottom shock bearing. Looks like a nice peice. Copper covered on the outside and some coating inside. Should I use it? Any experiences? THX GGQ
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'O3 EC250 RED TRACTOR (Rear-trial tire Front-MotoZ Terrapactor) '89 KDX200 Indestructible (Worn out GG tires ) |
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Wouldn't hurt to check the one you have first to see what kind of shape it's in.
New is always better...right?
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HuskyDude 10 EC300XC 08 TE510 07 TXT 280 77 TY175 |
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www.synergyseals.com 209-938-9726 Being BOLD is BOLD! However, being confident is certain! Ride with confidence again! Made in the USA |
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Installed that supplied strange bushing thing wathever it is, instead of the bearing.
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'O3 EC250 RED TRACTOR (Rear-trial tire Front-MotoZ Terrapactor) '89 KDX200 Indestructible (Worn out GG tires ) |
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The key to linkage life is good lube and seals. Let me rephrase that, o-rings. The GG o-ring setup is super tight and second to none in sealing ability. One whole year of mud and washes and they look new with clean grease when taken down if they went together right. If you have a pre '05 bike with seals, the o-rings drop right in.
That small bearing on the lower shock mount is the highest loaded part in the system. It does best with the moly paste lube and fresh o-rings at every service. Never had to replace one on four GGs. |
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Just pulled mine down today for a regrease. Second time in 5000kms. First one done by the dealer during its 6month service. All was well except for the main bolt on the linkage (dogbone attachment point).
One of the bearings has rusted out big time. Frozen and has caused some wear marks on the sleeve. Will be picking up 2 new bearings and races tomorrow from the local bearing shop. I think I have an all balls sleeve from a WR250F linkage kit that is the same size. Just curous about the synergy kit, is it ready? and what is a campsite? place were you light a fire, cook a snag and sink a few beers? |
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I also haven't touched the upper shock bearing. How does this one work on the Ohlins 888? Is it hard to pop out and grease? Any tips or tricks?
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Sorry. I meant composite bushing. My smart fone is pretty dumb....
We will have the bushings in a couple weeks. I will let everyone here know when they are ready.
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www.synergyseals.com 209-938-9726 Being BOLD is BOLD! However, being confident is certain! Ride with confidence again! Made in the USA |
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I cleaned up the inner sleeve the best I could with emery paper and slipped 2 new roller bearings in to replace the rusted ones. In 6 months I'll probably be looking to replace all the bearings just as periodic maintenance. |
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I believe that odd bushing is junk. Oddly enough, Allballs doesn't list that bushing separate, but they do sell the bearing. Hey Synergy seals- got a replacement bushing you can ship out ASAp?
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