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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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My RK rear tire keep bottoming out when I ride over a bump, after a couple of day after I pumped up my rear shocks. Any suggestions. I't really getting on my nerves. Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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are you runnin the stock 13" shock if so you got problems. if not get some progressives theyre great
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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I don't know the inch, I have the original stock shocks, 9 yrs old. which progressive model do you recommend?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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qhog there is a thread on here where a guy refilled his shocks with a heavier 7.5/10 wt synthetic oil to improve damping. this allows the shock to work without damping. send me an email addy and ill forward it
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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If you can't fine the leak, get some mid to upper priced progerssive non air shocks.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: Q Hog

I don't know the inch, I have the original stock shocks, 9 yrs old. which progressive model do you recommend?
Skip the Progressive's, I've had them on 3 bikes and although much better than stock the Works Street Trackers are even better IMHO.

Rick
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Can I have a leak in the shocks, lines or both?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Yss are better than Works Trackers &amp\\; cheeper but the Penske or Ohlins are the best by far.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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qhog your addy didnt work try again i send the thread. air leak possible air em sit on it have someone spray the lines with windex
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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will try, Blue thx
 
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