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Modern suspension has come a long way. In the old days you did not have any external adjustments. The internals were not all that sophisticated either. It was a hydraulic system with a hole in a tube & a certain amount of oil was forced through these holes. Nowadays, there is a lot more...
Is it an Ohlins rear shock? If yes, there will be a serial number stamped into the top of the shock. The serial number on a Gas-gas will start with "GG". Get me this number & I will get you the clicker (starting point) settings from the factory.
Each Ohlins shock has a spring set up for an "average" weight rider. Typically this is 155-175# (dressed). Riders over 175# will benefit from a heavier spring. Riders under 155# will most likely need a softer spring rate. The preload adjuster rings on the shock will allow you to fine tune the...
From what we have seen, if you have Öhlins suspension, then you should use the recommended Öhlins suspension fluids front & rear. This oil's best property is its longevity. It last a long time. All oils are the same right? Wrong. There is a difference. Other oils may cost less or are more...