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FUGITV · #21 Post by **FUGITV** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:01 am

ill go pull it now. anything in particular i should be looking for?

JeffQuadShop · #22 Post by **JeffQuadShop** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:04 am

Just the length and the number thats stamped on it.

FUGITV · #23 Post by **FUGITV** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:19 am

well, it is an 8 inch spring and its stamped 650 on the bottom:cry:

JeffQuadShop · #24 Post by **JeffQuadShop** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:22 am

Yikes...I'm 180 and have mine setup for pro GNCC and it has a 600lb spring. Are you sure the sealhead isn't blown? Or is your swingarm extended?

FUGITV · #25 Post by **FUGITV** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:24 am

one other hting i noticed whan i took it off, on the bottom side there is a small film of oil like its weeping a bit. it still has nitrogen in it because you can definately tell the difference whn you change the compression from soft to hard. more problems i take it?

JeffQuadShop · #26 Post by **JeffQuadShop** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:38 am

I think you just found your problem!

FUGITV · #27 Post by **FUGITV** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:42 am

should i send it to elka, or have my local shop recharge and refill the oil? we used to do it when i worked there so i know they can do it. the only thing that leaves me baffled is that the shock has felt exactly the same right out of the box from elka the first two times

JeffQuadShop · #28 Post by **JeffQuadShop** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:45 am

You will need to replace the seals too. I can turn it around pretty quick for you.

FUGITV · #29 Post by **FUGITV** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:49 am

how long and how much?

FUGITV · #30 Post by **FUGITV** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:51 am

i only have one weekend that we are not racing in the next month. i can send it out monday may 17th, but i need it in my hands on friday may 28th