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Tiger Time => Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) => Topic started by: 97tiger885 on April 15, 2014, 06:06:05 PM

Title: KYB rear shock pressure
Post by: 97tiger885 on April 15, 2014, 06:06:05 PM
I am going to have a local shop top off the gas reservoir on the rear shock from the 97 Tiger before I put it on the 96 Trident.  I want to confirm the psi.

Quote from: Mustang

pump that sucker up to 120 psi of air pressure and you will be good to keep riding until you can get it done at a shop or replaced

I cannot tell from the post whether this is the correct  psi or a suggested interim-until-fixed psi.  Anyone want to confirm that 120 is the correct psi for a good shock?
Title: Re: KYB rear shock pressure
Post by: Mustang on April 15, 2014, 07:01:10 PM
120 was just the suggestion as most home compressors will struggle to get 120 psi

you really want 120 to 150 psi nitrogen............................the more pressure the stiffer it is . :thumbsup

Quote from: BruKen on May 29, 2010, 01:27:52 PM
Dealer says to use Pro RSF 5 weight oil and pressurise with Nitrogen to 8.5 - 10 bar.
thats 123 psi-145psi
Title: Re: KYB rear shock pressure
Post by: 97tiger885 on April 15, 2014, 08:54:53 PM
Quote from: Mustang on April 15, 2014, 07:01:10 PM
120 was just the suggestion as most home compressors will struggle to get 120 psi

you really want 120 to 150 psi nitrogen............................the more pressure the stiffer it is . :thumbsup

Quote from: BruKen on May 29, 2010, 01:27:52 PM
Dealer says to use Pro RSF 5 weight oil and pressurise with Nitrogen to 8.5 - 10 bar.
thats 123 psi-145psi

Thanks for the info. 

:icon_study:{Regarding the relationship between pressure and stiffness: these shocks do not obey the laws of human male psychology.} :icon_study:
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