Zane Laverda Paoli shock information

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ghwallice

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Does anyone know where I can get a good technical guide for servicing/rebuilding the shocks.

I have the original Paoli owner's manual for the front shocks, which is not that great.

And nothing for the back shock. Is the back shock even serviceable? After 18 years the pressure is still correct, but surely it must need some sort of flush and fluid change? I know the rebound adjustment doesn't seem to work that well....

And, is there a reasonable Australian supplier for parts?

Help would be appreciated

Greg
 
Gidday Greg,
I'll get the rest of the details later on, but for the first instance:
Paoli can be a POS - they blow seals, you can rebuild them (http://www.allsuspension.com/), i have rebuilt them and combined with Ohlins body, caps and paoli spring  linkages etc - pain in the arse.
Better to see if Gazi will knock one out or try white power - i'll dig some more from my files later on

Peter
 
Jotaman said:
Better to see if Gazi will knock one out or try white power - i'll dig some more from my files later on

Peter
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Information would be appreciated, the how to do it stuff.

I'm not that rich to work with Gazi or White Power. I've 7 pairs of front shocks and 6 rears that I want to service.

Regards

Greg
 
You might consider to ask the folks from the offroad community. Lots of piggyback monoshocks around there, which usually require yearly service and have tricky stuff like 200psi Nitrogen fillings etc. There must be a couple of specialized workshops around Australia, the good ones should be very well stocked with parts. Full service for the 20yr old Showa shock of my Husqvarna was around 100 ? here in Germany, including internal cleaning, fluid change, new seals and refilling the reservoir with Nitrogen. Works like a new one. I have an exhaustive workshop manual for this shock, but would not even think about DIY for that money.

Regards,
Stefan
 
Hi Greg
I might be stating the obvious, but have you made an enquiry to the manufacturer?

http://www.paioli.com/eng/contatti.html

https://www.facebook.com/Paioli-Suspension-106701722688/timeline/

Cheers
Jason


 
Paioli shocks from Zane machines are so plentyful on the secondhand market that it may not be worth the bother of overhauling one?
Paul
 
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