How To: KYB Rear Suspension Rebuild 

This is the best shock rebuild video I've found. I like that you're showing that a bunch of specialty tools aren't required.

that sticker at the end , that's 10 bhp.

Holy crap it's hard to remove those clips!

Thanks for this great video. I wish I had watched it before I started taking things apart. It will definitely help for the rebuild.

REALLY! ALL I can say is THANK YOU for a demonstration well done. I am greatful for your expertise and willingness to share. YOU ROCK!!! I'm mechanically inclinded, but your video helped me to understand the nuances involved in the rebuild. Again... THANK YOU!

@tbtracing Thank you for the great vids. I think theres something to be said about shops showing people how to do this work themselves. It shows professionalism, a honest business model and people that just want you to get out there and ride!!! Much love!!

Does anyone know if the top bushing on the shock is the same size over the years? I've had my Stark Varg for a few weeks now and there's a bit of play there. Just going to order one on Amazon if so, because i'll get it overnight instead of 2 weeks.

straight forward and most people can do this up to the point of adding nitrogen....That's where the shop comes in...great video

Good video , only thing is I can’t really see what your doing, the camera is too far back

Thanks a ton, great job. The shop wants $160 if I bring them the shock to do it :-) I got this now after watching your outstanding tutorial. And nice shop area too, everything at arms reach and clean and organized as it should be. Thanks again Sir!

How often does a rear KYB shock need rebuilding and or fluid changing...? Thanks

I found it very interesting that your videos have been able to review my suspensions thanks and good luck

Hey Mr Travis. Don’t know if you still look at comments 8 years later But, I just wanted to thank you for your efforts in making these videos. They’ve been a great help for my son and I. 😊 Thanks!

Does the KYB shock not require a vacuum pump to extract air from the oil reservoir like the WP shocks?

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! Rebuilt my 1st shock with your help!!!

this guy knows wat hes doing obviously but....if you going to all that trouble why not re-kit it with new parts?

Thank you, very helpful video! Changed oil in rear shock of my YZ 125 without problem after watching it.

Hello friend, needs to actually use gás? I can not use compressed air?

Por favor puede activar el subtitulo en español de los videos? Gracias

When stroking the shock to fill it with oil, should the shock push out on its own or should I have to do it manually by hand?

Would you have to remove the peening to only replace the rebound bumper? Thanks in advance and thanks for the great video!!

Very well made video informative video, thank you

What kind of oil use?

This guy ROCKS!!!!

great video Travis. I want a little know a little bit more about the nitrogen and where I can purchase it.

I do not want to sound clever but this is not a damper rebuld! It is a damperoil change or a simple service! What about checking the damperhead oil seal and bearing whatabout checking the shims for cracks? When i do dampers i check the length of the spring and the settings giving the damper back with the same settings as i got it. You do not fill some air/nitrogen in the bladder when you fill the oil? You look very professional thue.

Thank you for the video and your nice explanations!

Thank you...also thanks for your time...time is priceless...

Great video ! But I gota get the nitrogen in with needle

Super appreciate your knowledge. Very professional

All of the gas charge is contained inside the bladder and this gas never touches the oil or any metallic surfaces, Air is 80% nitrogen. I find it difficult to believe that a pure nitrogen charge has any significant or noticeable advantage over charging it with DRY compressed air. PV = nRT.

rough as fook mon, or is it just me?

pro's make it look so easy

What about a shock that has the remote reservoir attached by hose that contains an IFP. Do you have instructions for that?

Is the bladder fully void of air when you bleed the shock this way or do you leave some air in it to prevent full collapse. Thanks so much.

Excellent instruction, thanks

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Great man

damn lots of circlips. Might be about that time to get some circlip pliers so i dont punch through a wall lol

Thank you for the very helpful video. You keep it simple and easy to follow. Well done Travis!

I want to go to the races with you and have a beer after we win!

get this man an island lol so he facing us like a cooking show. Nice video Travis

You seem very knowledgeable but would be good if camera was closer so we could see better. And dumping shock fluid down the sink is not cool

Do a inner seal and rebound piston ring video... please

great video, seems more involved then the fork rebuild i just did on my bike, is it possible to change the oil and the seal without releasing the nitrogen charge?

Great video. Thank you.

Bad mood?

Thank you

Very poor bleed procedure...that shock would still be FULL of air!

How can you be a race shop when you don't even have the right tools?