Ohlins shock - need help

[eddietcat01]

I think I have a problem with my Ohlins EC shock. When I depress the rear suspension there is barely any compression or rebound at all. Very little resistance on the way down and only about 1" of rebound if that. I know this is the electronic shock, but I don't believe the sled needs to be running to function, I think it only controls compression. I have checked everything out in the skid, and nothing is broke or seized. The sled has about 1400 miles on it. Not a lot, and they haven't been real rough miles. I save that for the Nytro. I haven't pulled the skid to get the shock out yet, just wondering what you guys have run into. If it is shot who is a good rebuilder? I rebuild Fox and ACT where I work, but I can't find any specs for Ohlins, so I guess it would have to go out. Any help is appriciated. Thanks.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

probably needs a rebuild....send it to Bruce at Pioneer Performance.
http://pioneerperformance.net/


Dan

 

[eddietcat01]

That's what I was afraid of. Does 1400 miles seem early? At our shop it is not uncommon to see around 3000 miles on the Arctic Cat ACT's. Just curious.

 

[Soldier'spapa]

1400 miles is not early at all for these shocks... unfortunatly!

The knob at the rear of the shock is where rebound is adjusted. When turned you should feel a positive "click". If you do not feel it the shock has lost its charge and needs rebuilding.

I sent mine to Hygear and had it re-valved and re-sprung with dual rate springs. Made for a completely different rear suspension... much better than stock!.

HTH