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Old 10-02-2014, 02:08 PM   #494
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Originally Posted by Weldangrind View Post
I doubt it. Nitrogen shocks typically have a reservoir for that purpose, with a heavy rubber bag inside. The Nitrogen pushes against the bag and pressurizes the oil.

I couldn't tell from the other pics of the shock was reservoir-equipped, and it looks like it is not.
Yes, both shock absorbers on my Honda motorcycles have an external reservoir, and both can be rebuilt. I seem to remember the shock absorber of the QLink XP200 has a schrader valve for setting preload; does that shock have an air bladder?
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