5w40 and your shocks are on backwards the valve stem needs to be on the outside and used as a marker for your adjuster mine was garage kept and never worked on from factory and it's backwards from yours.
Yes, you are absolutely correct. Good catch! The valve stem of the rear shocks should face OUT and AWAY from the bike. I incorrectly show this at the start of the video at the 0:55 mark. This was simply because I was filming many different videos at the same time and only temporarily had the rear shocks on the bike...backwards. I show the correct installation and orientation of the rear shocks at the end of the video at the 6:20 mark.
Yes, this is on my list of videos I want to get to. I will get to this process this year, just not sure exactly when. But in the meantime, check out this video that I found: th-cam.com/video/VmIywwoli4o/w-d-xo.html I plan to use this video along with my Clymer Service Manual to help me make my video. I will only do dust seals and fork oil change. I will NOT replace my oil seals when I do this job, FYI.
Hi. I found information in manual: we can turn upper part of rear shock and change damping force (fom 1 to 4). But I don't have numbers. Oh, I see it on your shock. Have you tried to change it? What position is better for solo rider about 77-80kg? =/ And another question: we can change rear shock absorber air pressure to suit riding conditions (manual says it) - can you tell good pressure for the same solo rider? =)
I usually use a 1 or 2 for the rear shock settings. I weigh ~73kg and this setting has been fine and comfortable for me. As for the air pressure, I completed depleted all the air in the shocks during this oil change, and then filled each shock with ~14psi. And again, it’s been comfortable. 🤓
Yes, my plan is to address this in 1Q-2023 and make a video. However, I will only do the fork oil change and the DUST SEALS. I will not change the fork seals. The Dust Seals are the black pieces you see between the chrome and the fork housing.
@@erebusros7807 I just adjusted my rear shock dampers this morning to remind myself of how hard it "should be". It should really be able to twist with only light force. Perhaps something is rusted or worn with your shocks. What number are the shocks on now? As long as they are the same on the left/right side, that's the most important part. Other than that, apparently the rear shock dampener settings don't really change the feeling of the bike all too much. www.vn750.com/threads/adjusting-rear-shocks.20001/
@@erebusros7807 I see. You can try using more force to twist the rear shocks. Worst case scenario is that the shock is damaged/seized but replacement ones should be readily available: www.ebay.com/b/Shocks-for-Kawasaki-Vulcan-750/178042/bn_21209105 You can also try removing one shock at a time and maybe you'll have a better chance at adjusting it off the bike? If you're looking for more ideas, create a post over at VN750.com. Introduce yourself, your bike, and the issue. Describe as much as you can and the other members there + myself will be able to provide more insight. I've never heard of this issue.
I got up to do the work and the syringe I ordered months ago doesn't fit the valve. And the tip is a push lock so the outside diameter has to be the same. My bike wasn't meant to love.
I'm not quite following when you say the tip is a "push lock". Are your rear shocks different than what I show in this video? (what I show in this video are the stock OEM Kawi shocks from the factory so I'm unsure if yours are aftermarket?) Or is your syringe different than what I used? Also lol about your bike "not being meant to love". I feel that sometimes too. 😁
@@CFG750 Nah I was talking about the syringe. Still riding with no car, leaking oil from the v twin head gaskets. Got new tires, getting them changed tomorrow. I rode these thing bald. Dated 2011 shinko tour masters. No wonder they lasted. You got ig I would show you what danger looks like? 😆
@@MrNightpwner Gotcha. I'm not on Instagram, just here and VN750.com. Good to hear you're getting new tires, though. If you need help with the oil leak from the head gaskets, check out VN750.com, I've heard of this problem before over there but have never experienced it myself.
@@MrNightpwner 😁😆😁😆I get that dude. You know, one of the goals for my channel is to one day show the engine removal process! But I have many other videos to do before that...all of which will help me learn more about this bike before I tackle a job of that caliber. I've never done anything like that.
Thanks for the insight. I updated the video description to reflect this inaccuracy. Could you share what else is incorrect with other videos? It’ll help me learn and pass on the learnings with others.
Gracias desde México me sirvió mucho tu vídeo!
Bro thanks a ton ! Great content
You are very welcome, it’s my pleasure. I’ve got many more videos planned so stay tuned. ☺️
Thanks a lot, bro. I'm going to do this next week.
You are welcome. Goodluck and let me know if you have any questions. :)
If there’s no indication for the second number, you need to use straight 5 weight oil. 5w-40 is multi viscosity and changes depending on temperature.
5w40 and your shocks are on backwards the valve stem needs to be on the outside and used as a marker for your adjuster mine was garage kept and never worked on from factory and it's backwards from yours.
Yes, you are absolutely correct. Good catch! The valve stem of the rear shocks should face OUT and AWAY from the bike. I incorrectly show this at the start of the video at the 0:55 mark. This was simply because I was filming many different videos at the same time and only temporarily had the rear shocks on the bike...backwards.
I show the correct installation and orientation of the rear shocks at the end of the video at the 6:20 mark.
How about posting a video showing fork seal replacement on the 750?
Yes, this is on my list of videos I want to get to. I will get to this process this year, just not sure exactly when. But in the meantime, check out this video that I found:
th-cam.com/video/VmIywwoli4o/w-d-xo.html
I plan to use this video along with my Clymer Service Manual to help me make my video. I will only do dust seals and fork oil change. I will NOT replace my oil seals when I do this job, FYI.
Hi. I found information in manual: we can turn upper part of rear shock and change damping force (fom 1 to 4). But I don't have numbers. Oh, I see it on your shock. Have you tried to change it? What position is better for solo rider about 77-80kg? =/
And another question: we can change rear shock absorber air pressure to suit riding conditions (manual says it) - can you tell good pressure for the same solo rider? =)
I usually use a 1 or 2 for the rear shock settings. I weigh ~73kg and this setting has been fine and comfortable for me. As for the air pressure, I completed depleted all the air in the shocks during this oil change, and then filled each shock with ~14psi. And again, it’s been comfortable. 🤓
@@CFG750 Thanks. I'll check my shocks tomorrow. =)
Hi. Any plans of working on the front fork seals?
Yes, my plan is to address this in 1Q-2023 and make a video. However, I will only do the fork oil change and the DUST SEALS. I will not change the fork seals. The Dust Seals are the black pieces you see between the chrome and the fork housing.
So you didn't show it but how do you adjust the damper?
Twist the top of the shock like it's a dial. Higher is stiffer, but don't expect much of a difference from these stock shocks.
@@CFG750 ah. What do I do if it won't turn?
@@erebusros7807 I just adjusted my rear shock dampers this morning to remind myself of how hard it "should be". It should really be able to twist with only light force. Perhaps something is rusted or worn with your shocks.
What number are the shocks on now? As long as they are the same on the left/right side, that's the most important part. Other than that, apparently the rear shock dampener settings don't really change the feeling of the bike all too much.
www.vn750.com/threads/adjusting-rear-shocks.20001/
@CFG750 they're on 2 but I'm 250lbs and it's not exactly comfortable for me at 2
@@erebusros7807 I see. You can try using more force to twist the rear shocks. Worst case scenario is that the shock is damaged/seized but replacement ones should be readily available:
www.ebay.com/b/Shocks-for-Kawasaki-Vulcan-750/178042/bn_21209105
You can also try removing one shock at a time and maybe you'll have a better chance at adjusting it off the bike?
If you're looking for more ideas, create a post over at VN750.com. Introduce yourself, your bike, and the issue. Describe as much as you can and the other members there + myself will be able to provide more insight. I've never heard of this issue.
Gracias por enseñar, tienes un nuevo suscriptor 👍, solo una duda, cuantos mililitros lleva cada amortiguador?
Hola. Vulcan 750 de USA/Canada necesita 139mL +/- 2.5mL. Vulcan 750 de United Kingdom necesita 142mL +/- 2.5mL. Gracias y buena suerte!
I got up to do the work and the syringe I ordered months ago doesn't fit the valve. And the tip is a push lock so the outside diameter has to be the same. My bike wasn't meant to love.
I'm not quite following when you say the tip is a "push lock". Are your rear shocks different than what I show in this video? (what I show in this video are the stock OEM Kawi shocks from the factory so I'm unsure if yours are aftermarket?)
Or is your syringe different than what I used?
Also lol about your bike "not being meant to love". I feel that sometimes too. 😁
@@CFG750 Nah I was talking about the syringe. Still riding with no car, leaking oil from the v twin head gaskets. Got new tires, getting them changed tomorrow. I rode these thing bald. Dated 2011 shinko tour masters. No wonder they lasted. You got ig I would show you what danger looks like? 😆
@@MrNightpwner Gotcha. I'm not on Instagram, just here and VN750.com. Good to hear you're getting new tires, though. If you need help with the oil leak from the head gaskets, check out VN750.com, I've heard of this problem before over there but have never experienced it myself.
@@CFG750 I'll see but let's be real, I'm struggling with a rear shock I'm not taking my engine out this thing will go until it dies 😂
@@MrNightpwner 😁😆😁😆I get that dude. You know, one of the goals for my channel is to one day show the engine removal process! But I have many other videos to do before that...all of which will help me learn more about this bike before I tackle a job of that caliber. I've never done anything like that.
Buenos días como puedo graduar la tencion del amortiguadores veo que marca los números del 1 al 4 tendrá algún video? muchas gracias 😊
Hola. Gracias por ver mi vídeo. Gira la parte superior del amortiguador con la mano. 4 es firme. 1 es suave.
@@CFG750 muchas gracias,, 😊
You need fork oil,not motor oil.
Thanks! Do you know what the consequences could be of using motor oil in the rear shocks?
Lots is bad info on this channel. Nothing catastrophic, but incorrect.
Use 5w, non multi viscosity fork oil.
Thanks for the insight. I updated the video description to reflect this inaccuracy. Could you share what else is incorrect with other videos? It’ll help me learn and pass on the learnings with others.