Oil & Air rear shocks...

[Seana23]

Hi all, im trying to find out what the makers name of the rear shocks on my GS850.... they are oil and air shocks and are enclosed as the springs are not visible. They are connected to each other by a rubber pipe that enters the body of the shocks near to the top. There is also an air valve on one set and the adjustment is made by twisting a cowl at the top ov the shocks. They have been painted black so cant find any identifying marks or stickers.
Im gona try to service them by emptying the oil out, measuring it and topping them back up by syringing it back into the disconnected pipe...
Does this sound like the best way to do it or is there another method.
Also names ov makers ov this type ov shockers would help my search.
Thanx all
Seana
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[derwood]

"take-off" harley touring shocks

[Steve]

Any oil that you find in the air chamber is only there to decrease the air volume and raise the progression rate as the shocks are compressed.

That is NOT your damping oil, unless there is a tear in the bladder, in which case it won't matter, as you will have rigid struts, due to lack of 'springs'.

You have a picture of those shocks?

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[Seana23]

You have a picture of those shocks?

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Good idea. DOH. should have thought ov that... Ill post em up ASAP.
thanx for your replies...
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[Seana23]

can you see them?

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[Seana23]

heres t'other side. They are linked by a small rubber tube. (hidden under the frame)

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[Seana23]

Ideas anyone?
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