85 Big Red Shock Leak

[coolpool]

Seems like a silly question but I have developed an oil leak from the allen head bolt on the underside of the shock tube. My questions are; Is this oil under pressure? And, is it as simple as taking out the screw, putting thread sealer on it and re-installing? What type of oil is used, it appears to be clear. Any tips would be great.


I mean "Fork" leak

[Dirtcrasher]

I did not think the SX or Big Red shock could be serviced.......

[atctim]

I think he is talking about the front fork........I think

If he is - there is a copper washer under there to seal it - you'll want to replace that. they are not under pressure - and they use standard motorcycle fork oil.

[coolpool]

My mistake. Yes it is the fork that leaks. Thanks for the ideas!

[Thorpe]

Honda used ATF in the forks from the factory, not fork oil... (either one would be just fine... Fork oil is more tune-able though)