Method and apparatus for an adjustable damper

A shock absorber comprising:

• a damper comprising:
• an upper leg/lower leg assembly, said upper leg/lower leg assembly comprising:
• an upper fork tube;
• a lower fork tube, wherein said upper fork tube is telescopically positioned within said lower fork tube and enters said lower fork tube at a first end of said lower fork tube, said first end of said lower fork tube comprising:
• a lower leg seal located at an outermost edge of said first end of said lower fork tube, said lower leg seal configured for sealing closed a gap disposed between said upper fork tube and said lower fork tube, thereby preventing an oil bath lubrication occupying an area within said lower fork tube at a second end of said lower fork tube from leaking out of said damper, said second end being opposite said first end;
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• an upper bushing attached to and positioned adjacent to said lower leg seal;
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• an air bleed system located directly below said lower leg seal and positioned closer to a second end of said lower fork tube than said lower leg seal is positioned on said lower fork tube, said air bleed system configured for equalizing ambient pressure within said damper by opening to release excessive air pressure from said damper, said air bleed system comprising:
• a vent hole positioned between said lower leg seal and said upper bushing, said vent hole being connected to a fluid passage positioned between an interior of said lower fork tube and an exterior of said lower fork tube, wherein said vent hole is configured for allowing said air pressure to pass into and out of said lower fork tube;
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• a manually operable valve located in said lower fork tube and attached to said fluid passage, said manually operable valve having a first position substantially closing said fluid passage and a second position allowing a fluid to flow between said interior and said exterior.