Megafloat Failure

[DuramaxDenali]

Has anyone had any issues with their Fox Mega Float shock failing? I had ridden about 75 miles last night and had no issues, all the trails were well groomed and smooth, no huge bumps or hard riding to speak of, but when I went to go out riding this morning my skid was sitting low, and upon inspection the air pressure in the shock was 0 psi. I pumped it back up to 150 psi, as thats all it would allow me to put in, I then rode the sled about 15 - 20 miles before the shock flattened back out to 0 psi, at this point it would take no air. I have dropped the sled off at the dealer as it is under warranty, but anyone have any ideas? Like I said the night before it was fine, and the next morning it was like someone had "slashed my tires" so to speak.

 

[07apexcan]

I have heard on some mega floats have had a bad shrader valve leaking air

 

[APEX 06]

Did you check for a dent in the shaft.

 

[DAGE]

I only lost air during one ride this year, it dropped 30psi and it was an extremely mild day, I pumped it back to 190 and it's been sitting there since

 

[Super Sled]

Bring your sled in, play dumb, make a YES warranty claim on it.

 

[APEX 06]

Seen two of them with dnets and yamaha said owners dime to fix.

 

[DuramaxDenali]

I will not be thrilled if they don't cover this, the sled only has 210 miles on it as I just bought it, it was just repaired by them last week it spent 3 weeks in the shop repairing the wheels that they never tightened down on delivery and came apart upon my first ride on the sled, so if they don't cover it, I will never use that dealer for anything, and I have been their loyal customer for many years, bought 4 sleds and 3 cars from this family, but I will tell you that if this costs me money, i am done. Polaris Rush sounds nice. (just kidding on the polaris)

 

[ITHAPPENS]

Mine dropped down to 0 after adjusting the pressure down 5lbs from 165, next day flat as a pancake...Checked the shradder valve and was leaking. Tightened it up and re-checked for bubbles, 3 weeks later now and no issues. Seems shradder was probably a bit loose from new and adjusting pressure probably loosened it enough to leak. Hope for your sake it isn't dented as I can see no reason for them to cover it if it is.. Good luck!

 

[ogre]

My 2011 Se went flat last year during a ride. got home removed shock, added & sprayed with soapy water & no leaks. It held air for another 2 weeks, but then I got it replaced under warranty.