marleyjoeb Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 i just picked up an 02' banshee, barely used. it has sat in a garage from march 2002 until yesterday, may 2005 - i picked it up for a good price...but, it is not running right. my questing here is that when i push down on the rear end, for the first 3 - 5 inches the only stiffness i feel is the coil on the shock - it's like there is no air or oil in the shock - it springs back up really quick, unless i put all my weight on it, then there is some dampening - any ideas, maybe it is supposed to be like this, but it sure feels soft...it really bounces when i am kicking it over to start - anyhelp would be great - i am just getting into this! jOeb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scottish Tree Badger Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 That sound exactly the same way as mine's been behaving since I had a high speed crash wacking the dogbone off a boulder at about 60mph. I thought it was just because the dogbone was bent, but I replaced that and it's still the same. ... If you push down on the grab bar quickly by about 4 or 5 inches and let go, does it come back up with a KLONK? ... I'll be interested to hear what anyone has to say about this one. I just assumed that I'd wrecked mine in the crash and I just won a replacement on eBay tonight. Apart from the klonking, the adjustment systems didn't seem to be very positive (one of them didn't click at all), so a replacement was needed anyway. Rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheefreestyler Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 are you guys talkinmg about the compression or rebound. if your rebound is set to slow it wil be very slow coming back to the normal length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scottish Tree Badger Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 (edited) are you guys talkinmg about the compression or rebound. if your rebound is set to slow it wil be very slow coming back to the normal length 366449[/snapback] I guess we're talking about both. ... We're both finding that the only suspension effect is in the spring for the first 4 or 5 inches of (grab bar) travel. Rare. Edited May 8, 2005 by Rare Scottish Tree Badger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marleyjoeb Posted May 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 are you guys talkinmg about the compression or rebound. if your rebound is set to slow it wil be very slow coming back to the normal length 366449[/snapback] we are talking about both compression and rebound. the compression is very soft, easy to push down for the first 5 inches, and rebound back from those 5 inches is quick with a KLONK sound, if i push it down all the way then there is dampening - any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw04 Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 (edited) i had the same thing happen on my 04 come to find out i had to replace the shock or get it rebuilt because the seals where junk.. hope that helps. Edited May 9, 2005 by kw04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNEDEMON Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Hav you adjusted compression ( "clicker" on resivoir? ) and rebound ( bottom of shock ) to max settings? or adjusted them at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scottish Tree Badger Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Hav you adjusted compression ( "clicker" on resivoir? ) and rebound ( bottom of shock ) to max settings? or adjusted them at all? 366757[/snapback] I just went out and had a look at mine. ... Compression, clicker on res., seems to make a difference softer/harder. But the rebound only has about 7 clicks on it before it gets tight (clockwise, upwards towards the spring). In this position I get the 'klonking' return. ... If I turn the adjuster down from this position by 7 clicks, it still has the klonking rebound. From here on down it just spins with no clicks until it goes tight at the bottom. In this position the back end doesn't come back up with the klonk. , but I've got a replacement on it's way. Rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marleyjoeb Posted May 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 i went out and did the same thing - same result - i have a feeling i am on my way to the shop for a rebuilt shock - thinking the seals went bad, from sitting for years - where and how much was the new shock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scottish Tree Badger Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 I got it off ebay. ... Like new with cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 sounds like yur valving is trashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganskinner Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 try adjusting the screw at the bottom or the top of the shock. i dont think you have to take it off, but it makes it easier to deal with. my 04 was doing the same thing, and i tightened both of the nuts a little bit and now it rides fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ranger Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'd say in both your cases that the seals went bad. That means the oil the shock uses for compression and rebound dampening has leaked out. I've had this happen twice over the last ten years. All you have to do is have the shock rebuilt and it'll be good as new. Better if you have them revalved with an aftermarket valving kit. Some aftermarket shock dealers recommend having the shocks rebuilt once per year just as maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marleyjoeb Posted May 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 I'd say in both your cases that the seals went bad. That means the oil the shock uses for compression and rebound dampening has leaked out. I've had this happen twice over the last ten years. All you have to do is have the shock rebuilt and it'll be good as new. Better if you have them revalved with an aftermarket valving kit. Some aftermarket shock dealers recommend having the shocks rebuilt once per year just as maintenance. 368872[/snapback] thanks everyone for the advise - this site is the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 i just picked up an 02' banshee, barely used. it has sat in a garagefrom march 2002 until yesterday, may 2005 - i picked it up for a good price...but, it is not running right. my questing here is that when i push down on the rear end, for the first 3 - 5 inches the only stiffness i feel is the coil on the shock - it's like there is no air or oil in the shock - it springs back up really quick, unless i put all my weight on it, then there is some dampening - any ideas, maybe it is supposed to be like this, but it sure feels soft...it really bounces when i am kicking it over to start - anyhelp would be great - i am just getting into this! jOeb 366317[/snapback] Check EBAY. $59. to rebuild the rear shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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