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Yugi
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 12:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I didn't change anything, but my rear suspension became too stiff. What could it be?

(Message edited by yugi on May 22, 2014)
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Jdugger
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 08:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How long has it been since you have had it serviced?
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Sprintst
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

is it possible it got into your Viagra?
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Nikoff90
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 04:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have had this in the past where a bearing on the shock or linkage is failing or just stiff. Best thing to do is pull the shock inspect the bearings on the shock and swing-arm . If any are bad might just as well replace them all and save yourself some future grief. If not the bearings service the shock.
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Two_seasons
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 11:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How many miles on the shock?
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Yugi
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2014 - 12:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It was never serviced. 19k miles on it. Is it covered under extended warranty?
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Two_seasons
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2014 - 05:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

>>>Is it covered under extended warranty?<<<

I would think so, but your policy should definitely tell you. Insurance policies are like reading books on "why we are ill"...very boring!
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Jdugger
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2014 - 07:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's long overdue being serviced with that kind of mileage and age on it.

You really should service both the forks and shocks annually. Fresh oil, seals and a good cleaning are important to consistent performance.
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