Shotgun shock stopped working
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Shotgun shock stopped working
I have had my shotgun shock installed for about 2 years now and has always worked perfect, today I was out and dumped the air when I got home, soon after I had to go out again, went to air it up and it wouldn't lift, shut the bike off and tried it, the compressor is working but it sounds as it its working really hard and nothing is happeneing, I can reach under and feel a bit of air come out the 2 holes in the bottom of the shock but only at the split second I try to raise it and when I try to dump the air, I don't want to burn out the compressor so I thought I would ask here first before I dig into this.
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Had the same exact thing happen to me two weeks ago while at an event. Was forced to ride home rigid-style from 2 prefectures away. I am waiting on a jack I ordered to get here so I can dig in from the bottom. Emailed SS. This is what they told me to do:
"you definitely should check the airlines first, make sure they are installed correctly, next I would suggest you check the switches , front switch up, runs compressor, front switch down releases air. rear switch down, runs compressor, rear switch up, releases air..... then, check the pressure coming from compressor, should be a minimum of 200 P.S.I"
Not sure how I confirm the 200psi. Gotta disconnect the front of the shock to get up in there and see what's wrong. If you get to dig into yours before I do, be sure to let us know, here, what you find. Thnx.
"you definitely should check the airlines first, make sure they are installed correctly, next I would suggest you check the switches , front switch up, runs compressor, front switch down releases air. rear switch down, runs compressor, rear switch up, releases air..... then, check the pressure coming from compressor, should be a minimum of 200 P.S.I"
Not sure how I confirm the 200psi. Gotta disconnect the front of the shock to get up in there and see what's wrong. If you get to dig into yours before I do, be sure to let us know, here, what you find. Thnx.
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Well went back down last night to have a look with my lift and everything ready, before I tore into it I tried it again and it worked, something must have been stuck (valve) but freed itself while the bike sat for a bit, ill try it again today if I get chance for a ride.
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Well went back down last night to have a look with my lift and everything ready, before I tore into it I tried it again and it worked, something must have been stuck (valve) but freed itself while the bike sat for a bit, ill try it again today if I get chance for a ride.
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End of last summer I thought my shock needed fix also...took forever to fill/raise even while running. I just swapped out my battery and the shock is back to normal. Must need a lot of juice.
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direct to battery through the switches or do the switches
operate a relay ?
(assuming its fused either way)
thanks,
T.
