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#1 MontyTess

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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:39 PM

I spoke to the trials mechanic here who said he'd change the springs in the front forks for $30 each plus cost of spring ( not sure what spring go for?). I wonder if that's a cheap and decent solution to the bottoming out I get when doing small jumps? The damper adjusting didn't help. still bottoms out. Back doesn't bottom. this bike has 4 to 5 years hard riding on it, so I've read about giving it a "re-charge". What exactly is done? I need to give the rear suspension some life back? Can the gas inside be re-pumped in or....? I adjusted the damper knob on the rear both ways and it's hard to tell a difference. THANKS for your help.

Let me know what you've done to your suspension to make it better?

#2 feetupfun

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Posted 23 January 2012 - 02:36 AM

Is this for a 4RT mate?
You put my Basil in the ratatouille?

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Posted 23 January 2012 - 05:34 PM

Sounds like an all round suspension re buid is what is required. The shock will be re gassed and return your spring!

Go to a trials suspension specialist or post your forks and shock to them.

They will rebuild to standard settings unless you are extra heavy? They will ask these questions.

It will be like new after!





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