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Tenere 700: OEM Tenere 700 KYB Rear Shock Service, Revalve & Repair by Suspension Werx - Rally Raid 90 & 95 Nm Rear Spring - Rally Raid & K-Tech Shock Springs Differences - Tenere 700 Hydraulic Preload Adjustment (HPA) & Load Compensation

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 OEM KYB Rear Shock Service, Revalve & Repair by SuspensionWerx @ 7k kms The oem Tenere 700 KYB rear shock service by tech OC James @ Supsension Werx (North Vancouver) included a new higher flow rate Showa piston & revalve that he claims provides improved oil flow, performance, damping adjustment response & heat dissipation for my 100 kg or 220 lb w/riding gear + 15 kg or 33 lb of accessories & kit & 90 Nm Rally Raid rear spring. The oem rear shock, while spec'd with compression & rebound damping + hydraulic pre-load adjustments is built to a price point & under sprung for most North American riders with adequate but limited performance envelopes that reach it's limits easily as weight & pace increase & with more challenging terrain.  MX Repair Level RCU Seal head service kit KYB 40/14 Blud Oil, 3W Blud Pro Series Synthetic Shock Fluid shock cleaned/inspected shock disassembled/inspected shaft polished piston bands inspected shock rebui...