How to Rebuild an ATV Shock - Part 1 - Disassembly / Tear Down

[@tricycleguy2657]

That shop is impeccable, immaculate, clean, well lit, and beautiful

[@ThisOldTrike]

Pat was putting tools away constantly... continuously picking up, resetting, cleaning...

[@tricycleguy2657]

I cant seem to develop that habit

[@Worth.p71]

Nice video, exactly why I don’t do shocks. Lots of good info and reasons why they should be sent to experts.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes sir! It's an art for sure!

[@rp4789]

Great information. This is exactly what I have to do to mine. I love how he takes his time and keeps everything organized and clean!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Oh yeah, half the day he was putting tools away and tidying up work areas... I need to be more like that!!

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Another Great Excellent Video How To! Will I Ever Do this? No! But For anyone Looking to do this, this will Help Everyone! I Just Enjoy Learning New Things, even if I never Do them, it is nice to Know how Things Work!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you very much brother! Yeah, I'm not sure if I'll ever do it again... but who knows! At least now I know how to tear one down enough to clean on up more thoroughly than before!

[@MasonMcNabb]

Hey man, I just finished a complete restoration on a 1984 atc200es… every single bolt is new. It really is something worth seeing, I plan on selling it, as I have another 200es I plan on restoring to… If you are interested yourself, or have any people you know who are interested let me know! I’ll send you guys some pictures! It really is beautiful. Btw, great video!!!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks for reaching out Mason! I think I saw your 200ES posted up for sale. Looks nice! I'm not interested in getting another at this time, but if I see someone looking for one, I'll steer them your way.

[@jrsqlc]

I was chatting with pat a few weeks back about this video. Great one

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yup! We talked about you yesterday!

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

Great information.. glad there are people that specialize in these type things.. some of it is more than I care to tackle.. 👍

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yup! That is some of the "fun to do 1 time, but never again" type of stuff...

[@BrandonMiller07]

Awesome video Preston! Gives me a little hope or encouragement to try to take on my original 86 shock! Pat does a great job at showing all the small details!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yeah man, I think just going slow and keeping organized and clean is the biggest part of the process. The tape trick that you'll see in the assembly video is key to keeping the seal undamaged. Then bleeding the air out after you put the oil back in is important and can be frustrating... just have to be patient.

[@tricycleguy2657]

He's like the Stacy David of honda ATC

[@95enduro]

Great work with this video. That wrench 🔥🔥🔥. I have rebuilt 50+/- shocks. I still found this video very informative. Here is my contrbution: ATCs used ATF fluid from factory. I have read that the viscosity of shock fluids varies greatly from brand to brand 10W does not equal 10w. I dont know if we could actually feel the differences while riding though

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yeah, that wrench was pretty trick! I could tell when we were recording that this was going to be an awesome resource for people for a long time. Maybe even the go-to shock rebuilding video?! I totally get what you're saying about fluid viscosity though... it is probably a negligible feel when it's all said and done.

[@davidfisher69]

Great video Preston. Pat is a great teacher 👍

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you! Yes, he really is. The pearls of wisdom just flow out!

[@footyridesalot6931]

Wish I would’ve seen this video about six months ago. I made that mistake with the hose orientation. Fantastic video Preston. I Always enjoy your content.

[@ThisOldTrike]

I'm sorry to hear that brother! I can definitely see how it would be an easy mistake to make too... Glad you liked the video though! Thanks for watching!

[@henrypauley4877]

Wow does Pat know his stuff , I had no idea what is involved to restore a rear shock , he is talented

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes sir. Methodical and organized... Attention to detail through the roof!

[@cajuncyclerestorations145]

Very good video Preston, definitely not Pats 1st rodeo. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Oh yeah, the info was just flowing out during this whole session out in his shop. I was there almost 8.5 hours!!

[@cajuncyclerestorations145]

will part 2 be released this evening @@ThisOldTrike

[@ThisOldTrike]

Probably towards the end of the week.

[@MC-1173]

Amazing video. So informative. Thank you!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks for watching! Yes, Pat is a great teacher and very thorough. It was definitely a great idea of his to do this!!

[@OldManonaBike-vs6zw]

When removing bladders etc...try a rubber tipped air nozzle to pressurize the can a bit...

[@wodar0039]

Great video learned a lot from the video 💯🇺🇸

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother! I learned a lot too!!

[@southeastvintagecyclerescue]

Great video. Definitely learned a lot.

[@ThisOldTrike]

You and me both! I had never ever even thought about attempting something like this.

[@ChrisSheltonFlyover]

The reason it’s called a banjo bolt, connection, is because the end of the hose tip looks like a banjo. (The part that the bolt goes through looks like a banjo)

[@ThisOldTrike]

Well I guess that makes sense but that's not the cool story I was hoping for.

[@ChrisSheltonFlyover]

@@ThisOldTrike Also, The reason he had such a hard time removing the gas bladder was because of the vacuum created from pulling on the bladder. Kinda like a suction cup. A mechanic secret is to use a bike pump or any air pump for that matter. Connect it up to the Schrader valve (after you remove the retaining ring) and then as you very slowly pump... it will naturally spit out the bladder. You can see the cylinder pull the bladder back in in your video. He wasn't fighting the cylinder... he was fighting natural suction. Love your videos. Hopefully I'll make it to Trikefest this year.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Great tip Chris!! I appreciate it and you watching! Hope to meet you at trike fest. Where is home for you??

[@Op1zilla]

Yep hes an Expert 👽👍🏻✨

[@ThisOldTrike]

Not his first time around the block for sure!

[@Op1zilla]

@@ThisOldTrike That's nothing I want to try, unless I gotta 👽👍

[@kollinspencer847]

that atc 70 with the klt110 headlight? is cool! i may have to try that.

[@ThisOldTrike]

It's an 85 250R headlight with the sides cut off. It does look really good!

[@kollinspencer847]

@@ThisOldTrike ahh. resembled a klt headlight but i see that now. very cool!

[@tricycleguy2657]

Now i have even less desire to mess with shocks

[@ThisOldTrike]

lol, but it's so much fun!!

[@stephengalvan7722]

Trx200 replacement front shocks what do recommend

[@ethanstansfield8248]

What color did you go with for the spring? Trying to color match an 85 350X rear spring now.

[@ThisOldTrike]

I had to check with Pat. He says the springs that he has powder coated are done with Skyline Blue by Prismatic

[@ethanstansfield8248]

@@ThisOldTrike thanks so much. Also this video was perfect timing. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!

[@cainbeeping8480]

Cool

[@ShannonJanzen]

What rear axle bearings do you use 350x Thanks

[@ThisOldTrike]

Currently all my 350X's have OEM bearings in them. They are still available from Honda.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Here

[@ThisOldTrike]

As always!

[@treasurelife2270]

Who actually takes apart there shocks🤓 no I'm just kidding I take apart shocks alot so that cleared up some things!

[@ThisOldTrike]

I had never until yesterday!!!