Rear Mono Shock

[stevenhuot]

Help, riding down in Brazil and after trying 30 times to repair the progressive suspension rear shock (proprietary seals inside not available in SA), I am putting the original new shock from my KLR650 back on. Unfortunately when my friend brought it with him on a visit from the US he had to remove the nitrogen from the air stem (the one under the black plastic pressed on cap) in order to get it on allowed on the plane. As such, he tells me liquid came out, that "in no way" looked like hydraulic fluid instead of just compressed air. Is this possible? Liquid Nitrogen too? I don't believe it but he is insistent.

Anyone have experience with the original recharging and refilling it? What must I do? I assume I am now low on fluid and out of gas. How do I fill it properly and then, what pressure of Nitrogen if I can find a shop to charge it. If I cannot, will it run ok with normal air, air pressure?

Regards. 2.5 years on 2 wheels across all the Americas... but still challenged by this KLR, Steve

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Steve Huot
Currently in Brazil after riding for 2.5 years from NY to get here...