Abe Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Anybody that has bought the stage 3 rear with dual rate Springs feel like the top small spring is near pointless ? Just got mine on and rolling yesterday and any weight at all on the bike immediately collapses the top spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaegerEliminator Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Pics? When your suspension is fully extended, how much pressure is being applied to the top spring? Have you dialed in and setup your correct ride height front and rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I have not really set it up just got it rolling yesterday and after hearing a few bad stories from other members that bought the kit I was trying to make sure everything seem legit with them. Started out with little to no preload then turned the collar down about 3/4 of an inch. The preload did raise the rear some and made it feel somewhat stiffer but still as soon as any weight is applied the top spring go's completely compressed. Don't know if this pic is much help but here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Tyler and beef must be proud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 This was suppose to be the lady's bike and was powdered 2 years ago. I made a deal to keep her frame then I could add on a third toy for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Tyler and beef must be proudRight, that makes 3 now...anyways I can't really see much from the pic, but from what you're describing somethings fucked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Here this one , what do you guys need to see ? The coil is really small and I couldnt imagine it holding much but just seems like wasted travel. I did stick a tire gauge to the Schrader valve just to insure some pressure was there. It immediately maxed out my 120psi gauge so it does have some charge for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Just relized I may have not been clear with my description, the shock does suspend the weight of the bike itself (no motor currently) just any Weight applied to the rear collapses for first coil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I don't have a rear currently but my fronts do not do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave5.0 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Isn't that how that supposed to work? Zero preload setup or smthn? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmith94 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I also just purchased this kit. But i havent installed any of the shocks yet. I will let you know wednesday if mine does the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Sounds good justsmith94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_b Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Id say dave is right. Looks like a keeper spring just to keep your main spring captive. Ive got the same set up but havent ridden on it or set it up. The small spring should collapse completly before the larger spring takes effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaegerEliminator Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Can you take a closer pic where the two springs meet, at the cross over? The top spring may be too soft, but you're kinda getting ahead of yourself until the engine is installed, the bike is complete and you have your ride heights front and rear dialed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.