Shock service on the 630?

Discussion in '610/630' started by mjskier, Jun 22, 2016.

  1. mjskier Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Northern Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE 630
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 KTM 990 SMT
    Just curious if anybody has done a shock service (fluid change, seals, maybe bushing) on the TE 630.

    I'm looking at the manual for the TE 630, and the following caught my eye in the disassembly section:

    Keep the shock absorber in the vice taking in nearly vertical position. If
    you drain the oil, you will need to replace the reservoir floating piston.
    Pour the oil into a clean pan and leave it to settle.

    Do they mean 'replace' as in 'put it back', or do they mean 'it is screwed up, you need a new one'?
    From this I assume the TE630 has a floating piston and not a diaphragm, so it really needs the same bleeding procedure you use on KTM shocks (I'm not sure I buy the 'Push the floating piston quickly down to reservoir bottom...' part)
  2. kirbybikes Husqvarna
    AA Class

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