front dampers..

1. smithyvtrhonda Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 worcester Posts: 29 saxo vtr 2002 reg

   #1 26th May 2007, 22:47

   hi to all out there... ive been hearing that when your changing/uprating front dampers some people put oil inside the front strut before inserting new damper!!! whats the reason for this? and if correct thing to do how much oil do poeple use and also what type of oil? please advise!!! many thanks...
2. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #2 27th May 2007, 12:37

   It does a few things but the primary one is it stops the damper body and leg from corroding. Its advisable to add the oil and all good workshops will do this.
3. smithyvtrhonda Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 worcester Posts: 29 saxo vtr 2002 reg

   #3 27th May 2007, 16:25

   cheers for that bud!!!

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AXracing It does a few things but the primary one is it stops the damper body and leg from corroding. Its advisable to add the oil and all good workshops will do this.