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Old 02-15-2019, 05:05 PM
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Has anyone swapped put the rear shock oil with a different weight oil ? Can it be done without removing the shocks ? Even if i have to remove them how do you change the oil in them and what weight do you recommend . Just looking for alittle better ride.
 
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Old 02-17-2019, 07:26 AM
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I did, not long after I got my trike.
I documented it in one of the facebook groups. I used a mity vac, with shocks removed. Improved the ride, SO noticed right away and couldn't believe the difference.

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Has anyone swapped put the rear shock oil with a different weight oil ? Can it be done without removing the shocks ? Even if i have to remove them how do you change the oil in them and what weight do you recommend . Just looking for alittle better ride.
 
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I did, not long after I got my trike.
I documented it in one of the facebook groups. I used a mity vac, with shocks removed. Improved the ride, SO noticed right away and couldn't believe the difference.
What brand and weight of oil did you use ? How much did you install ? Sorry i don't do facebook.
 
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