Summer suspension rebound?

[drunkenrich]

hey guys
I have a 2009 xtx. I have it in the garage to start tweaking on it and i noticed the rear suspension is like bottomed out. Is this normal in the summer? I know the ? Sounds dumb. If i grab the rear handle and pull up, it will spring up and then sag a few inches when i let go. But if i sit on it or push it down, the suspension will bottom but not rebound. Any ideas?

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

If your skis can't slide back they will almost hold the sled where it is. Also the sliders and track will bind on dry surfaces and wood or concrete floors

 

[Sevey]

Not sure how your machine is stored, but for the suspension to behave properly ( and fully rebound), it has to be on a flat floor. Not on dollies. Even if the track is on the garage floor and the skis are on wheels it doesn't work. Just my 10 cents.
There is a chance the seal on the shock has gone over the summer. Usually its easy to see a shock that has expired due to oil leaking. If the shock is gone it will just compress and flatten out - no rebound. Better look into now while its warm. MS

 

[drunkenrich]

Its on dollys, thanks guys

 

[poor farmer/logger]

When its on a dolly the rear suspension will do funny things. Especially if its closer to the front then the rear of the skid. Move the dolly to the rear and I bet its 100%