Blown rear shock

[powerchord1989]

I had the rear shock on my 04 kdx 220 blow. it now has no rebound or compresion like it was only the spring. there was a clear liqud on the floor under the shock. i was wondering if this has happened to any of you and where i can get it rebuilt? I was wondering if freddrete or eric gorr rebuilds shocks. if not i was gonna maybe go race-tech.

 

[Green Hornet]

Jeff will rebuild. Check your local shops and see who they use for rebuilds. Probably run you around $150 - $200 for the build, depending on what parts need to be replaced

 

[kx250kev]

Were you running with the compression set really stiff? Many times people run the compression stiff to keep from bottoming, when they really just need a stiffer rear spring. That can lead to premature shock failure.

 

[powerchord1989]

no my compression was like 9 clicks out

 

[kx250kev]

Hmmm.....have any rough landings that might explain it? Hope this is not a common problem, but I don't think it is. Anyone?

 

[kdxtaz]

Hmmm.....have any rough landings that might explain it? Hope this is not a common problem, but I don't think it is. Anyone?

I still have the original-never been rebuilt-unit on my '95 with no probs. Lots & lots of (too many) "rough landings", slamming into logs, rocks, drop offs, etc

 

[powerchord1989]

no i ride hard but i dont do an jumps. Lets just say i havent been the hardest on his bike to make the shock blow by any stadards. Anyways i think my going to send it to fredrette. I how it wont take to long. oh well thanks for the help.

 

[Zerotact]

Jeff Fredette can re-build your shock.
But I've only used MX-tech for all my suspension needs. He did my KDX, and my ATK. I have no reason to use anyone else.