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Don't actually remember saying that the Turners have to have a low low tune for the DW equipped models 😕
The fox tunes as specced are a guideline to what level of tune they are, when we carry out a tune it's not simply that we go low/med, high/med etc we'll look at each of the circuits individually (several in both the rebound and compression systems) along with the air volume of the shock, boost pressure and how it works with rider's weight and the linkage/suspension system fitted to the bike.
If the phantom emailer had asked I would have answered the question 😉
Loco you didn't but a few others have in this thread in respect of 5 spots. Appears to be the common perception on 5 spot threads. I also thought that was true having looked at all the shock threads for 5 spot owners. Turns out its not as simple as that then.
Yeah I just dumped £175 on getting my bust 200x51 rp23 regassed and new air can, literally 3 weeks ago after holding off for 6months hoping a mega deal like this would come up.
Bought one anyway, and it even comes with teh right bushs for my marin and high volume can (a must on any 6"+ bike), will keep it as a spare, as even a basic regass at mojo is the same price as the shock I've just bought.
Loco,
sorry,no suggestion as to anything said. Just after an opinion as i know your well respected and would think twice of doing anything if it was not needed . I'll email you direct.
high volume can (a must on any 6"+ bike)
A high volume can isn't a 'must' on ANY 6" bike at all. If the leverage curve doesn't match the volume of the shock, it'll feel all wrong. It completely depends on the design of the frame / linkage and what you want from the shock.
Swapping a normal volume air can that works well for a high volume one will result in a more linear stroke - I.e. you'll either blow through the travel vs terrible small bump sensitivity (depending on how much air you put in).
Now, if your bike was specced with the wrong shock in the first place that's a different matter. My experience with high volume cans - it's very easy to mess up the way the bike feels. I'm sure they work for some people/setups, of course.
No need to swap air cans, as air volume spacers are now available, although there are two different kinds as the CTD have different spec internals on some models.
Just taken delivery of a shiny new kashima shock complete with correct top hats for my frame. Nice one OP.
Loco you didn't but a few others have in this thread in respect of 5 spots. Appears to be the common perception on 5 spot threads. I also thought that was true having looked at all the shock threads for 5 spot owners. Turns out its not as simple as that then.
In all fairness, these comments are based on Turners' recommendations;
Our shocks come custom tuned from Fox Shox for our bikes specifically, which has a very low- compression and low- rebound setting. This is crucial for the dw-link to perform to its fullest which is why we opted to spec our bikes with the FOX RL. If you choose the FOX RP23 option we suggest to not use the Pro- Pedal feature on your shock, or at the minimum only use the lightest (1) setting. With the dw-link, this feature should only be used on very smooth trails or while commuting on pavement to the trail head.
Link;
http://www.turnerbikes.com/all-turner-faqs/turnertech/turner-air-shock-setup
mine arrived this morning
6 x 21.8mm reducers (as required for the 5-spot)
M-rebound tune
M-velocity tune
200-BV tune
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a must on any 6"+ bike if you use it for xc and trail centre mincing and think you have to use all the travel to get your "moneys worth"
Fixed 🙂
Though, to be fair it is kind of required on DH bikes, particularly as they tend to be progressive in nature, this combined with the longer stroke.
just had an email from Greg @ Turner. for those of us with Horst 5-Spots, medium-medium tune is bang on. The questionable hysteria about the need for low-low tunes is a dw-link thing.
Good news camp ta
I am going to test mine properly tomorrow on the DW 5 spot. But even locally the difference from the old RP23 is noticeable. Still need to dial it in correctly but it is buttery smooth. I don't think the medium is going to cause me any problems by the looks of it. What a bargain.
got mine and fitted to my trance 😀 very happy
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Non-Kashima tight wad here: RP23 to replace the DT Swiss on my Helius and RP2 to replace the humble Float R on my Prophet. £215 for the pair!
Thanks OP 🙂
ebay has had a sudden influx of 190mm shocks for sale this weekend 
and on here 🙂
Anyone get 24 x 6 hardware? Swap for 22 x 8?
If anyone has one that they no longer need please let me know!
If anyone has a 190x51 that will fit an Orange 5 that they have not used please get in touch.
Moseydo@hotmail.co.uk
Mosey - YGM