Rear Shock ... is it fecked???

[Smudge]

Can anyone explain how the remote pre load on the rear shock works?
Just noticed that the rubber tube type thing that runs from the turny/nobby thing to the shock has been rubbing on the rear tyre and worn it through to half way (the rubber tube type thing, not the tyre)
Does this mean the rear shock is fecked
Need a quick answer please, as there is a shock up for sale in the other bit

 

[ianboydsnr]

Can anyone explain how the remote pre load on the rear shock works?
Just noticed that the rubber tube type thing that runs from the turny/nobby thing to the shock has been rubbing on the rear tyre and worn it through to half way (the rubber tube type thing, not the tyre)
Does this mean the rear shock is fecked
Need a quick answer please, as there is a shock up for sale in the other bit

the shock is not fecked, but the rubber tube is, as far as I know the preload holds hydraulic oil, so if you could replace the hose and then refill the preload, then it should be fixed, though if the shock has big miles, then maybe your better of with a replacement

 

[Smudge]

Thanks for that, cant see any oil about anywhere, going to have a closer look in a minute

the shock is not fecked, but the rubber tube is, as far as I know the preload holds hydraulic oil, so if you could replace the hose and then refill the preload, then it should be fixed, though if the shock has big miles, then maybe your better of with a replacement

 

[(RIP) ugg]

if hose compromised the hydraulic oil will be pissing out , its under high pressure,
if shock soggy its more like the spring being worn.

check the adjustment on your spring adjuster (round notchy fing that should turn up and down with marks on the side for spring settings ) its prone to get stiff, a bit of lube should free it up.

the spring can be removed if you have the correct gear..ie a bloody great spring compressor.
ugg

 

[Smudge]

Rear shock ... is it fecked???

Yes it is , oil leaving the worn part of the tube as I harden the pre load ,