Well hello there folks, nice to see ya all again. [drink]
Been gone for a while, dealing with 'life', but finally getting things back to stable and spending some much needed quality time with my lady. About finished with all the repairs, and finishing up the bling. :)
Question, is there a safe way to turn the banjo bolt on the Ohlins shock (going to reservoir) without decompressing the system or allowing air to get in? I've got this beautiful new shock installed, but the slight angle of the reservoir line bumps into the huge-ass fuel filter on my old girl (this was before they moved the filter up to the tank). I'd like to just turn it down slightly for clearance.
And of course, I forgot to take a picture last night. I'll grab one tonight and update the thread.
Welcome back! [beer]
Assuming the shock is still pressurized, air won't get in, but oil will get out.
I'd recommend de-pressurizing it, get all of the hose routing squared away, then get it re-filled.
Perhaps that's a good reason to get the shock freshened up with new oil, etc.
What Nick said.
The shock is pressurized to about 250 psi (I think).
No way to crack the bolt, turn it, and tighten without losing oil and pressure.
Yeah, I accidentally loosened mine just a touch and was greeted with a jet of oil for my troubles.
Speed - is the way to depressurize it (w/o shooting oil all over) to loosen the small screw at the bottom (if where the line connects is the top) of the reservoir?
AFAIK, the screw merely covers over the rubber valve.
Takes a needle like for a basketball to fill/release.
Dunno if a basketball needle will *work*.
So, any good way to depressurize it - ie one that won't be shooting oil all over?
Yes it's good to be back. [moto]
The shock itself is a brand new unit (yes I splurged ;D), so no need for new oil. It's not a major thing, I'm just anal about hose/wire routing...
Next time I'm down at DucSea I'll see if they'll help me out.
Thanks all!