How To Rebuild Rear Shock On Dirt Bike?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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A rebuild service is recommended between 20,000 and 30,000 miles

, depending upon use (touring, racing, off-roading etc) for all quality shocks. (The typical OEM shock will be worn out and need replacement before 20,000 miles.)

How much does it cost to rebuild a rear shock?

The cost to replace shocks is going to be slightly less than struts since they are generally not as complicated as struts. The average total cost to replace a pair of shocks will run about

$250 to $580

. An individual shock absorber will cost around $50 to $140 so parts alone will set you back between $100 and $280.

How do you rebuild a dirt bike suspension?

How do you disassemble a rear shock?

Can you rebuild shocks?


Not every shock absorber problems can be repaired

. Parts that you can replace individually include mounts, shock absorber bushings, seals, piston, and compression oil. As a rule of thumb, you should only consider shock absorber repair if the existing shocks have not done more than 35 000 miles or slightly more.

How do you fix a rear shock on a motorcycle?

How much does it cost to rebuild a rear shock mountain bike?

Expect at

around $150

for a basic rebuild with new seals, o-rings, oil, nitrogen, charge, bushings, etc, few dollars more for a custom tune, which is usually a good investment.

How much does it cost to rebuild dirt bike forks?

Cost:

$150 – $400

Motorcycle shops and dealers costs vary greatly depending upon where you live geographically but from the feedback we hear from our customers is they were quoted as low as $150 and as high as $400 to have a shop fully remove the forks and replace the fork seals.

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How do you take apart a dirt bike rear shock?

How do you know when your shocks are bad on a dirt bike?

Can you rebuild dirt bike forks?

How do I take my bike shocks apart?

How do you take the spring off a motorcycle shock?

How do you disassemble a shock absorber?

How do you fix a blown shock?

How do you fix shocks?

How do you recondition shocks?

Can KONI shocks be rebuilt?

Koni Rebuild

Performance Shock, Inc is a KONI FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

We can repair, modify, rebuild, revalve, and custom build all Koni race, street and electric drag shocks

. All dampers are tested and calibrated with our state of the art Roehrig shock absorber dyno once serviced.

How do you charge a dirt bike shock?

Can monoshock be repaired?

What about a monoshock suspension? Even a fat mono-shock suspension can leak too, but the sad part is that

it cannot be repaired

, unlike the front suspension rods.

How much is a bike overhaul?

Depending on how often the bike is used and under what conditions, an overhaul could be required once a year, every other year, or every 3000 miles. Unfortunately, an overhaul is not cheap. Costing

around $200 labor (or more)

, add parts and this service can be tough on the pocket book.

How much does rockshox service cost?

Service Price
Deluxe service


$130
Monarch Plus service $150 Monarch service $130 Vivid (coil only) service $140

How do you service the rear suspension on a mountain bike?

Can I ride with leaky fork seals?


You should notride with a bad fork seal

for many reasons, safety being number one. A bad fork seal could leak oil onto your brake calipers, resulting in trouble decelerating and stopping the bike. That, plus poor shock absorption and an unbalanced ride makes a leaky fork seal dangerous to ride on.

How do you fix a leaky fork?

When should fork seals be replaced?

Fork seals should be replaced

after 40 hours of riding or two years if you don’t ride very often

. Even if you regularly clean the seals, they wear out eventually and leak no matter what you do to keep a tight seal.

Kim Nguyen
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Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen is a fitness expert and personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has trained a variety of clients, from professional athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Kim is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.