Is it blown? (rp23)

[Rascal]

So this morning I was all geared up, at the trailhead waiting for the rest of the group to start.

I get on the bike and think 'hmm, feels a little strange'. I look down, see a wee bit of oil on the shock tube. I didn't think too much of it, because it wasn't alot but it was noticeable.

I jump off a curb and it pretty much bottoms out - damn . I put it on the 'open' position and it just sags way down just with my weight on the bike.

The shock seems to be holding air pressure, but any kind of up and down movement shows that the thing has no compression in it. It seems to rebound reasonably well though.

Blown?

I'm right around a year with this bike and I am reeeeeeeeeeally hoping I don't have to buy a new one already.

[dstepper]

Maybe a rebuild, air it up and see how it holds air. If it doesn't hold air take to The Path for a rebuild or if under warranty send it back to Fox, just don't expect Fox to get it back to you anytime soon. If it where me I would send it to Push for the rebuild, decent turn around times. They will tell you the current turn around times on their website.

Dean

[SnookDawg]

There was a tutorial in a recent issue of MBA on how to rebuild your shock at home. It looks pretty straightforward and easy to do.

[2wheel_lee]

It could simply be a piece of dirt stuck under a seal, or it could be a bad seal.

Follow these instructions from Fox to rebuild your own shock:

Click on each page for a full-sized view.

[nintense]

If it's under warranty, you can send it to FOX, if you like a same day service, you can bring it over.

Originally Posted by Rascal

So this morning I was all geared up, at the trailhead waiting for the rest of the group to start.

I get on the bike and think 'hmm, feels a little strange'. I look down, see a wee bit of oil on the shock tube. I didn't think too much of it, because it wasn't alot but it was noticeable.

I jump off a curb and it pretty much bottoms out - damn . I put it on the 'open' position and it just sags way down just with my weight on the bike.

The shock seems to be holding air pressure, but any kind of up and down movement shows that the thing has no compression in it. It seems to rebound reasonably well though.

Blown?

I'm right around a year with this bike and I am reeeeeeeeeeally hoping I don't have to buy a new one already.

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by nintense

If it's under warranty, you can send it to FOX,

True, but considering the cost of a seal kit (about $10?), it's a lot easier to DIY (or have a friendly shop take care of it), compared to paying for shipping and waiting for turnaround.

BTW, I always carry a spare seal kit with me on road trips, in case there is a problem. It's relatively simple job to do.

[~ Pakiha ~]

http"//service.foxracingshox.com this site has every fork/shock rebuild instructions and service kit number.

it sounds like your seals are gone, if thats the case it is a 20 minute job at home.

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by ~ Pakiha ~

http"//service.foxracingshox.com this site has every fork/shock rebuild instructions and service kit number.

it sounds like your seals are gone, if thats the case it is a 20 minute job at home.

Their instructions are what I posted.

[~ Pakiha ~]

I know but that site has EVERYTHING and I like sharing it.

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Their instructions are what I posted.

[dutch]

you were out at that quail hill ride, right??

bummer about the shock because the ride was really good, hopefully you'll get it fixed soon. other than that I don't have a lot to say because I don't know much about rebuilding or diagnosing fox shocks.

[Winger]

Buying the tools made the rebuild more expensive.

The first page is the parts list.
Don't bother with the Strap Wrench...mine unscrewed by hand
Don't need the bolt extractor. The reducers slid through the shock without needing to be removed.
For the 6" breaker bar I bought a long bolt from Home Depot
Home depot has a set of small picks, rather than hunting down a dental pick.

It took me 1.5 hours to rebuild because I was being very careful. I could do it in 1/2 hour next time.

[amor587]

Just wanted to note that you can also buy a seal kit from Push.