fluid flow thru rebound side

[overbore]

I understand how shims deflect and the size of the
ports have a bearing on flow and oil viscosity making
a difference,and the compression adjustment,but need
to know [does the rebound piston when it goes thru
the fluid in either direction up or down in a fork dampen
in both directions?].So this actually would change the
compression settings also if it does.Jtt once explained
to me a few years ago on how the fluid flowed thru the
compression assembly and check valve,but now I need to
understand the the other piston assembly flow.
Thanks overbore

 

[JTT]

I think you will find that, yes, the rebound piston just moving throught the fluid will create some damping in both directions, even though the ports releive the majority of this. It takes some resistance to push anything through a fluid, whether it be a ported piston, or a peice of window screen. ;)

The rebound adjuster (clicker) on the other hand definitely effects damping in both directions as it is a direct bleed, metered only by the adjuster needle, with no check valve. The effect is not huge, but definitely present.

 

[overbore]

Thanks for the reply.