sucking noise on fox RC

Rat · 10-14-2003, 07:45 PM

My rear shock is progessivly getting noisier kind of a sucking sound. I assume this means it's toast or soon to be. Anyone want to shed some light on how long this shock is going to last me.

I hear it's 150.00 to get them rebuilt is it worth it to dump anouther 450 and go to a progessive or a manitou. The Bike is an 01 big hit. FYI

some dude · 10-14-2003, 08:14 PM

Full Boar Cycles in Kamloops will rebuild for ~ $50

m33p · 10-14-2003, 08:24 PM

aye fullboar rebuild for $50. That sucking noise is meaning you need a nitro recharge to my knowledge. I would spend the $500 for a 5th or swinger. Completely changed any bikes ride.

Rat · 10-14-2003, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the tip on Full boar. so do you just call them up and ship to them I would guess. for 50 Clams ill get it fixed regardless it's worth that as a back up but I am very interested in getting a swinger or a 5th.

b-man · 10-14-2003, 09:38 PM

besides the SPV shocks, check out the romic. It feels livelier than the SPV, but it can also have a platform. I just got one and MAAAAN does it improve the ride!

ronald55555 · 10-14-2003, 10:12 PM

a mod you can do to your shock is to add a nitrogen valve, makes recharging much easier, just take it to a mx shop.

here's a pic of mine
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/phot...ew&image=75114

Rat · 10-14-2003, 10:30 PM

Hey Ronald did you have an MX shop in Van do your shock and for how much?

B-Man are you running the romic on a Big Hit?

NooNer · 10-14-2003, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ronald55555
a mod you can do to your shock is to add a nitrogen valve, makes recharging much easier, just take it to a mx shop.

here's a pic of mine
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/phot...ew&image=75114

how do you do that?

ronald55555 · 10-14-2003, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rat
Hey Ronald did you have an MX shop in Van do your shock and for how much?

B-Man are you running the romic on a Big Hit?

Holeshot rebuilt and added the valve for $70, including eveththing.

but they dont do mtb shocks, mine was......special

they might add the valve for you, but i dont thinkt hey would rebuild it.

corey@nsmb.com · 10-14-2003, 11:13 PM

I have never ridden an RC that did not make valve noise...I wouldn't assume it is a bad thing, it is the sound of oil moving through the shock, and that it is working.

C.

ronald55555 · 10-14-2003, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NooNer
how do you do that?

release all the nitrogen, remove the stock Fox bushing, re tap the hole so it fits the new valve.
Warning, highly dangerous!!!!

IFO · 10-15-2003, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mulletron
I have never ridden an RC that did not make valve noise...I wouldn't assume it is a bad thing, it is the sound of oil moving through the shock, and that it is working.

C.

agreed... my RC's have always made oil noise when cycled throu a large amount of travel...

unless your shock is making excessive noises i wouldnt worry.. u can tell when your shock is going bad if the rebound/compression circuits arent as active as they used to be....

good luck....

AirTime · 10-15-2003, 03:18 AM

A small amount of sucking noise from your RC is ok. It means that some air is in with the oil. No biggie. I am currently offering custom 2-stage progressive valving to Vanilla RC's. If your interested, email me at: flowcomponents@hotmail.com for more details. Thanx.

The_Real_Yeti · 10-15-2003, 03:36 AM

buy a fifth

Zedbra · 10-15-2003, 03:51 AM

Mine made that noise, and it got louder and louder, and then, hucking offa 11' rock drop, it decided to not rebound, sending my down rear wheel heavy and into a a lovely tumble. A real crowd pleaser it was.

Anyways - I send it back to Cycleworks (this is from my 01 Shore) and they tell me that it was under warranty because it had a faulty valving system that they knew was a problem. Cost - shipping for me there only. They picked up the return tab and fixed it for free.

10-14-2003, 07:45 PM	#1
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,089 Rep Power: 3366845	sucking noise on fox RC My rear shock is progessivly getting noisier kind of a sucking sound. I assume this means it's toast or soon to be. Anyone want to shed some light on how long this shock is going to last me. I hear it's 150.00 to get them rebuilt is it worth it to dump anouther 450 and go to a progessive or a manitou. The Bike is an 01 big hit. FYI

10-14-2003, 08:24 PM	#3
m33p Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: I Control The Board. Posts: 2,710 Rep Power: 1015	aye fullboar rebuild for $50. That sucking noise is meaning you need a nitro recharge to my knowledge. I would spend the $500 for a 5th or swinger. Completely changed any bikes ride. __________________ 2000 VPS Custom Travel sz. medium w/ Raceface BB, Blackspire chainguide, Axiom Seatpost, Tank hs... $400. Champagne Hayes w/rotors... $299/pair. Front 20mm Formula laced to 26" Doublewide w/ 2.8 Michelin and dh tube... $150. Rear Formula laced to 24" DX32 w/ XTR 8spd Cog, Highroller 2.7, dh tube... $200. 8spd XT derailler/shifter...$100. FUNN FatboySlim/Serial Killa 31.8 Combo w/ Odi Lockons... $100. Dainese Legs and Arms sz. med... $100. Magura HS-11's... $50/pair. Or take it all for $1200 and

10-14-2003, 09:38 PM	#5
b-man I ride on one Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massachussets, CT too Posts: 637 Rep Power: 11	besides the SPV shocks, check out the romic. It feels livelier than the SPV, but it can also have a platform. I just got one and MAAAAN does it improve the ride! __________________ Beauty is in the eye of the rider.

10-15-2003, 03:36 AM	#14
The_Real_Yeti Big Foot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Bend, Washington Posts: 1,799 Rep Power: 11	buy a fifth __________________ BIG FEET MAKE FOR BETTER GRIP ON THE PEDALS!! BANSHEE PRIDE .243 PRIDE http://www.speedmetalracing.com/

10-15-2003, 03:51 AM	#15
Zedbra Beer Shop Steward Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Squish Posts: 12,594 Rep Power: 21474849	Mine made that noise, and it got louder and louder, and then, hucking offa 11' rock drop, it decided to not rebound, sending my down rear wheel heavy and into a a lovely tumble. A real crowd pleaser it was. Anyways - I send it back to Cycleworks (this is from my 01 Shore) and they tell me that it was under warranty because it had a faulty valving system that they knew was a problem. Cost - shipping for me there only. They picked up the return tab and fixed it for free. __________________ Squampton B Team

10-14-2003, 08:14 PM	#2
some dude Village Idiot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Living in a van down by the river Posts: 302 Rep Power: 10	Full Boar Cycles in Kamloops will rebuild for ~ $50

10-14-2003, 08:47 PM	#4
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,089 Rep Power: 3366845	Thanks for the tip on Full boar. so do you just call them up and ship to them I would guess. for 50 Clams ill get it fixed regardless it's worth that as a back up but I am very interested in getting a swinger or a 5th.

10-14-2003, 10:12 PM	#6
ronald55555 5555555555 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,891 Rep Power: 41	a mod you can do to your shock is to add a nitrogen valve, makes recharging much easier, just take it to a mx shop. here's a pic of mine http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/phot...ew&image=75114

10-14-2003, 10:30 PM	#7
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,089 Rep Power: 3366845	Hey Ronald did you have an MX shop in Van do your shock and for how much? B-Man are you running the romic on a Big Hit?

10-14-2003, 11:13 PM	#10
corey@nsmb.com I want to ride. Join Date: Dec 1977 Location: The Darkside Posts: 10,543 Rep Power: 666	I have never ridden an RC that did not make valve noise...I wouldn't assume it is a bad thing, it is the sound of oil moving through the shock, and that it is working. C.

10-15-2003, 03:18 AM	#13
AirTime Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Not on my bike... Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	A small amount of sucking noise from your RC is ok. It means that some air is in with the oil. No biggie. I am currently offering custom 2-stage progressive valving to Vanilla RC's. If your interested, email me at: flowcomponents@hotmail.com for more details. Thanx.

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