Nitrogen for rear shock

[shanekingsley]

I think my rear shock has a very slow leak. John at Accelerated noticed this and topped it up for me a coiled weeks ago.

I’ve been monitoring it and it seems like it’s dropped a bit since then - not a lot, but I figure by next week it will be a bit more noticeable. I’m going to send the shock to him over the winter for servicing, so for now and some time next week, I just need a shot of nitrogen before I ride down to the Smoke’s the following week.

Know where to get this done?

Thanks!

 

[GreyGhost]

How high will the nitrogen fill station outside every costco go? I suspect not high enough but it's worth a look.

Isn't there a competent suspension shop in Mississauga that some racers like? They would definitely be able to top you up.

Option 3 is a welder/hvac friend that could top you up from their cylinder. Be careful as you could blow the ass out of your shock if they give it too much pressure.

 

[shanekingsley]

Yeah I think John topped it up to 200psi.

So maybe Riders Choice or Pro 6 would be the closest.

Thanks!!

 

[bitzz]

Pro6
... if you're a DIY'er any inert gas works. Argon leaks faster than nitrogen, the nitrogen molecules are BIG, argon molecules are small... so argon leaks past the seals faster, but works in a jam.