Originally Posted by
CentralCoaster
So how does the bleeding on these bladder shocks work?
I read the manual but I'm new to this.
It seems like the bleed port would have to be below the bladder somehow or it wouldn't work.
On an emulsion type shock I'd expect to bleed it simply by extending shaft, filling it all the way and removing air, cranking the cap on fully with bleed port open... then compressing shaft in to where I want it minus whatever preload (rebound?) I want, then putting bleeder screw back in.
But this concept doesn't seem to work once you throw a bladder into the equation. Any input on this? I'm an engineer so I need diagrams and equations, lol.
I don't have equations or diagrams, but I do have an explanation.
Fill the shock with oil and move the shaft halfway up. Next put the bladder on, you might have to push down a bit to help it seat better. Now screw the cap on completely. Wipe the excess oil off and you're done.