new2banshee Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I just got an 02 banshee, when I push down on the grab bar it seems to pogo up to quick. I bought another shock off a guy who changed to works, it does the same thing. I adjusted the bottom spin wheel a little to the left, that seemed to slow it down just a hair but it makes noise like it is restricting the gas ( I'm guessing to slow down the rebound ) is that normal? when I sit on the quad I can bounce up and down and it does remind me of a pogo. I quit trying to adjust it until I find out what I'm doing.I have a hard time believing both shocks are bad, and they aren't leaking. My friends 450r comes back up alot slower when you push on the grabbar. Whats the little screw for on the bottom of the shock? please help!! I am getting frustrated! Do I just need to adjust it or junk it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowit Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) I just got an 02 banshee, when I push down on the grab bar it seems to pogo up to quick. I bought another shock off a guy who changed to works, it does the same thing. I adjusted the bottom spin wheel a little to the left, that seemed to slow it down just a hair but it makes noise like it is restricting the gas ( I'm guessing to slow down the rebound ) is that normal? when I sit on the quad I can bounce up and down and it does remind me of a pogo. I quit trying to adjust it until I find out what I'm doing.I have a hard time believing both shocks are bad, and they aren't leaking. My friends 450r comes back up alot slower when you push on the grabbar. Whats the little screw for on the bottom of the shock? please help!! I am getting frustrated! Do I just need to adjust it or junk it? Thanks. You hit the nail directly. We call this riding a pogo stick. Yep, your shock is shit. Replace it. And the one you bought is shit to. Even at there fastest setting, they should offer some rebound damping. If you have tried all the settings on it and nothing works, go get another shock. Brandon Edited November 16, 2007 by blowit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2banshee Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 what does the little screw on the bottom do? I didn't try turning the bottom dial all the way to the left yet, will that make a difference? Does anyone have a good rear shock for sale? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellar Performance Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 what does the little screw on the bottom do? I didn't try turning the bottom dial all the way to the left yet, will that make a difference? Does anyone have a good rear shock for sale?Thanks The adjustment screw on the very bottom of the shock is the rebound adjustment. What I suggest it turn it all the way one direction, counting the clicks. Check it see if your rebound gets better or worse. Then turn it untils it stops going the other way, also counting clicks. Check it again. Most likely you will find a happy spot. I've seen it many times on banshees that the rebound was set way to loose. How is your compression setting. Does the bike push down really easily. I recommend checking the compression setting on the reservoir also using the same system. Once you find your "HAPPY PLACE'....lol.....make a note of how many clicks it is set on. That way you have a point of reference if you ever make changes. Don't be affraid to turn the dials and see what happens, thats what they are for. If you are not happy with how it is acting now....all the more reason to play with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2banshee Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'm going to give it a shot today, so the top knob is compression, the bottom dial is rebound, and the screw underneath is also a rebound setting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Have you set the preload? Sounds like you have to much spring for your weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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