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Pitbull Damper Servicing

Discussion in 'Chassis' started by 0luke0, Apr 22, 2015.

  1. 0luke0

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    Does anyone know of a place in the UK that services Pitbull dampers? If I send it to the states it won't be back in time for my race in May.


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  2. 0luke0

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    Well , had a go myself and it's not leaking now. Doesn't feel stiff enough with 20w oil in, anyone any idea what it should be?
     
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    Luke did you use a 20W fork oil? or engine oil....it normally is a 20wt but a fork oil. Fork oils are rated lower than engine oils so a 20w fork oil is equivalent to a 35 engine oil, or thereabouts i beleive
     
  6. 0luke0

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    Fork oil mate. Will email Pitbull and see what they use
     
  7. nicmaverick

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    Max shud be 20w but I guess you cud try upto 35w....shudnt need it though...shud be 10-15w...


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  8. 0luke0

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    Just spoke to Pitbull, they say 40w
     
  9. nicmaverick

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    That's a high viscosity for a damper...


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  10. 0luke0

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    Ive got 20w in there and its not stiff enough. have ordered some 40w
     
  11. nicmaverick

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    No harm in trying it....most people use a higher grade to stiffener them up...you'd think for the price they wud design them so you cud fully adjust the compression rate...amazes me how much they do charge for them...
    Just a little advice from an old git...and I'm sorry if I'm teaching you to suck eggs....just make sure you give it a full test before racing on it...from experience it can be rather painful if u don't and just go with it..lol..


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  12. 0luke0

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    will road test it first


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