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XT Donkey86

08-02-15 02:46

Shock Question

Hey

Was out for a blasted on my XTX 07 had the girlfriend with me and noticed very bouncy ( as if it was only the spring doing the work ) does this mean the shock is screwed

Cheers :)

maxwell123455

08-02-15 21:00

Depending on the rider weight the original shock is normally set for solo riding. If you start carrying lots of luggage or a pillion or both you need to up the pre load on the rear by using the c spanner in the tool kit. also the front forks might seem soft so best getting a set of form spacers (search on the forum plenty of info)

XT Donkey86

09-02-15 01:21

Cheers dude will have to give it a check getting the bike Valet`ed on friday to get shot of all the winter crud lol

Mite take a look in to some aftermarket options lol you know that nut shell .... any excuse to change it lol

Petenz

09-02-15 06:56

The spring preload has nothing to do
with the rebound & the lack of it
is why the back is bounceing theres
no control on the shocks return stroke..
from what you say it sound like the return
damping has all but gone...
XT shocks are pretty nasty at the best of times..

If you budget can go the distance
Ohlins 46DR1

XT Donkey86

09-02-15 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petenz (Post 206548)

The spring preload has nothing to do

with the rebound & the lack of it

is why the back is bounceing theres

no control on the shocks return stroke..

from what you say it sound like the return

damping has all but gone...

XT shocks are pretty nasty at the best of times..

If you budget can go the distance

Ohlins 46DR1

Cheers dude had a look at the shock and there is oil over the bottom of it and has the wet look looks like it has bit the dust ?

waynovetten

09-02-15 21:11

Just remember when buying a new shock tell the seller your weight don't just ask for an aftermarket shock because you'll get one with a stock spring.

XT Donkey86

10-02-15 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by waynovetten (Post 206559)

Just remember when buying a new shock tell the seller your weight don't just ask for an aftermarket shock because you'll get one with a stock spring.

Cheers

Manage to get a second hand one in gd condition till I manage to save up and get a nice new shiney one :P

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