Leaking Shock? Rebuild Your CRF450 Rear Shock

Leaking rear shock? Here’s how to rebuild it properly and get your damping back. If your rear shock is leaking oil or feels dead — it’s time for a rebuild. In this video I show how to rebuild a CRF450 rear shock (Showa) step-by-step so you can fix it yourself and save money. 🛠 What you’ll learn: • How to disassemble the rear shock safely • Seal head removal & replacement • How to refill with oil and bleed the shock • Common mistakes that cause leaks or poor damping This applies to Honda CRF450 and similar Showa-equipped dirt bikes. --- 🔧 Parts & Tools: https://amzn.to/335PAqO - CRF rear shock rebuild https://amzn.to/3jOpOxg - Shock oil https://amzn.to/307nuJI - Valve core removal tool --- 📘 Manuals: Get your service manual here: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=510988... OEM parts: http://imp.i104546.net/PL5Ve (I earn a small commission from these links — thanks for supporting the channel) --- 👨‍🔧 About me: Journeyman motorcycle mechanic working on real bikes. No fluff, just what works. --- 👍 Subscribe for more real-world dirt bike repairs and maintenance. crf450 shock rebuild crf450 rear shock rebuild showa shock rebuild dirt bike shock rebuild rear shock leaking fix motorcycle shock rebuild crf shock seal replacement how to rebuild dirt bike shock showa shock service rear shock service dirt bike crf450 suspension rebuild shock oil change dirt bike motorcycle suspension repair dirt bike rear suspension fix shock seal leaking fix rear shock leaking shock losing damping bouncy rear suspension fix no damping shock oil leaking shock dirt bike