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[Closed] how do you know when your shock needs a service?

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just wondering really, mine appears to running fine, but its a second hand bike and i dont really know what the symptoms of a tired shock are.

any one care to enlighten me?

ta

Ben


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 12:47 pm
 Dino
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When you feel the need to ask on here


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 12:50 pm
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on my tora it starts clicking.


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 12:51 pm
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Old oil can cause shocks to start spiking or not feel smooth. Also new noises like whooshing (some shocks woosh anyway) or air moving can indicate the oil has cavitation (bubbles in the oil).


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 12:52 pm
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Is it an air shock?

If so losing air, rebound not responding, stuff like that, if those are fine, then just do a simple air can sevice yourself done regularly it will prolong the shocks life by a massive margin...


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 12:52 pm
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yeah might do that tinsy, its performing fine at the moment, no noises or spiking and all the compression/propedal etc its working spot on.

its a dhx air 5.


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 12:54 pm
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its a dhx air 5.

Ah, DHX air. Pretty easy to home service if you're keen...


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 5:31 pm
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What does a can service involve? Do you need any special tools?


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 5:33 pm
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Can service involves 0 tools (may need a vice to remove wide bushes, or a pick if changing seals). Oil change needs a big spanner/adjustable and a few allen keys.


 
Posted : 25/03/2010 5:39 pm