Bassa Front Shock Rebuild

[John Croucher]

I have a set of Bassa shocks on my bike.  They are one side compression and one side rebound adjustable.  The adjusters do not feel like they make any changes to the shocks speed or feel.

I first thought the internals and uppers were the same as on a Sport 1100, but looking at the parts list, they are not the same internally.  Before I pull the shocks and start rebuilding, I thought I would look for some advise on what to look for or adjustments or shimming that may be required to be able to make adjustments with the knobs.

The shocks are in good shape, no leaks, no corrosion, fresh fluid during install.

[marcmorrison]

Just finished replacing fork seals on my Bassa.....checked the internals as best as I could before refilling with oil (abt. 480 per each fork);  I've played with the adjustments on both sides and honestly cannot tell any change in handling/ride.  Let us know if you find something different with your setup that results in any noticeable change with the adjusters.

[Mr Revhead]

Probably the same as on my 03 EV.
Check the manual for one of those.
I rebuilt mine a couple of years ago. Definitely noticed the difference after with fresh oil.
I went a bit heavier in the oil.