Suspension Canister???
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Suspension Canister???
Whats that weird pop can sided canister just above my exhust, it lets me adjust to harder or softer, and also lets me put some sort of compressed air in it.
What is it, how much psi should it be at, and finally I see people get cool monster energy or redbull covers on them- do you buy that or is it just a pop can cut and fitted? lol
I just bought a 95 f3 last week, Im new to the bike and this forum, thanks for the help guys.
What is it, how much psi should it be at, and finally I see people get cool monster energy or redbull covers on them- do you buy that or is it just a pop can cut and fitted? lol
I just bought a 95 f3 last week, Im new to the bike and this forum, thanks for the help guys.
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#3
No dont mess with it. I just talked to the guys at Lindemen Engineering last week. They said the tire valve looking this is to put nitrogen in the shock. Like 250 psi, but it is a very tiny amount. You probly could not put that small of amount in it at home without messing something up. I asked about putting air in it and he said no. but the way I see it whats the big deal. The air we breathe is 80 % nitrogen anyway. I guess that extra 20% makes all the difference.
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No dont mess with it. I just talked to the guys at Lindemen Engineering last week. They said the tire valve looking this is to put nitrogen in the shock. Like 250 psi, but it is a very tiny amount. You probly could not put that small of amount in it at home without messing something up. I asked about putting air in it and he said no. but the way I see it whats the big deal. The air we breathe is 80 % nitrogen anyway. I guess that extra 20% makes all the difference.
#7
The Nitrogen gas is inert and non-reactive, Oxygen is very reactive. Also, the Nitrogen gas they use has been dried to remove any water vapor which is harmfull to the components over time. Don't mess with the cannister, leave that to someone who knows what they're doing.
Last edited by Incompatible; 11-02-2011 at 09:33 AM.
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A new shock is typically good for about 20,000 miles. After that they deteriorate and should be rebuilt but many people will run them way over that mileage and put up with the poorer handling.