do you have any use for a cool looking paperweight?Tidybeard said:An actual relevant thread from me - I know, I can't believe it either.
I bought a DHX air in May 07 for the RFX as it was on closeout (the thread of joy I posted at the time is here http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=298239 - I was very polite then).
I'd be surprised if the shock has 100 miles on it (really) but yesterday I dug the bike out to give it a tune up as I'm expecting to ride it more this year after some time spent overseas.
Anyway, a quick once-over and the RFX was in fine fettle. Checked the shock pressure and put a bit more in as I have eaten a few pies since I last rode. Got on the bike and the shock immediately blew through it's travel and the i2i is now 7in as opposed to the DHXc which came with the frame at 7.5in.
So....either it was always 7in and I got the wrong DHXa but just never checked when I put it on originally (which is quite possible as I'm somewhat dumb but I got the shock from people who would know the correct i2i for an 06 RFX...) or it has stuck part way through its travel. Either way it isn't holding pressure which I think is pretty poor for a shock that's hardly been used (albeit in storage for quite a while).
I don't expect the shock to be warrantied as it is over 2.5 years old and was on blowout when I got it, but what are my likely options? Anything I can do myself to un-stick it? I'm in the UK if that makes any difference.
Thank you kindly for your assistance in this matter - I know I should know more about this stuff.
Cheers,
TB
Is the DHX air just rubbish?
An actual relevant thread from me - I know, I can't believe it either.
I bought a DHX air in May 07 for the RFX as it was on closeout (the thread of joy I posted at the time is here http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=298239 - I was very polite then ).
I'd be surprised if the shock has 100 miles on it (really) but yesterday I dug the bike out to give it a tune up as I'm expecting to ride it more this year after some time spent overseas.
Anyway, a quick once-over and the RFX was in fine fettle. Checked the shock pressure and put a bit more in as I have eaten a few pies since I last rode. Got on the bike and the shock immediately blew through it's travel and the i2i is now 7in as opposed to the DHXc which came with the frame at 7.5in.
So....either it was always 7in and I got the wrong DHXa but just never checked when I put it on originally (which is quite possible as I'm somewhat dumb but I got the shock from people who would know the correct i2i for an 06 RFX...) or it has stuck part way through its travel. Either way it isn't holding pressure which I think is pretty poor for a shock that's hardly been used (albeit in storage for quite a while).
I don't expect the shock to be warrantied as it is over 2.5 years old and was on blowout when I got it, but what are my likely options? Anything I can do myself to un-stick it? I'm in the UK if that makes any difference.
Thank you kindly for your assistance in this matter - I know I should know more about this stuff.
Cheers,
TB
I bought a DHX air in May 07 for the RFX as it was on closeout (the thread of joy I posted at the time is here http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=298239 - I was very polite then
).I'd be surprised if the shock has 100 miles on it (really) but yesterday I dug the bike out to give it a tune up as I'm expecting to ride it more this year after some time spent overseas.
Anyway, a quick once-over and the RFX was in fine fettle. Checked the shock pressure and put a bit more in as I have eaten a few pies since I last rode. Got on the bike and the shock immediately blew through it's travel and the i2i is now 7in as opposed to the DHXc which came with the frame at 7.5in.
So....either it was always 7in and I got the wrong DHXa but just never checked when I put it on originally (which is quite possible as I'm somewhat dumb but I got the shock from people who would know the correct i2i for an 06 RFX...) or it has stuck part way through its travel. Either way it isn't holding pressure which I think is pretty poor for a shock that's hardly been used (albeit in storage for quite a while).
I don't expect the shock to be warrantied as it is over 2.5 years old and was on blowout when I got it, but what are my likely options? Anything I can do myself to un-stick it? I'm in the UK if that makes any difference.
Thank you kindly for your assistance in this matter - I know I should know more about this stuff.
Cheers,
TB
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Behold the first Pro-Core (TM) Review of 2010
That said, in the business of paperweights, the Mojo is a perfect example of Form/Function and really is not suitable as a true AM Paperweight. I think it is better suited as a Nutcracker. The Lopez link resolved some issues they were having with Kola nuts.
Being "Pro-Core (TM)" I would certainly defer to "broken" 5spots as a "heavyweight" alternative. :thumbsup:
At least the DHX a can be repaired and even modified to accommodate your weight (see DGC mod). TA apparently loves his DHX aTidybeard said:
That said, in the business of paperweights, the Mojo is a perfect example of Form/Function and really is not suitable as a true AM Paperweight. I think it is better suited as a Nutcracker. The Lopez link resolved some issues they were having with Kola nuts.
Being "Pro-Core (TM)" I would certainly defer to "broken" 5spots as a "heavyweight" alternative. :thumbsup:
Can't - someone will do a google search and find this threadinkpad said:
I probably will sell it, but I'll need to fix it first.
Oooh you b1tch!:eekster: You mean "won five times", etc.?wilks said:
We have decided to concentrate on the Europa league this year thank you very much.I see your mob finally won a match this season - great choice of manager.
I'm looking at the tyres (and thanks for spelling that correctly) but the weight isn't coming off.....do I need to touch them or something?
OK Jayem, 5% off for you.Jayem said:
TB I can't believe I missed that original thread
I doubt I ever said I loved it, that said the mod definitely improved the mod stroke and allowed me to run a little less pressure to have better initial stroke! Its ok and not as bad as everyone makes out ya could ;ive with it setup with this mod and tuned properly.
But love it no, I am and always will be a coil man :thumbsup:
If you haven't been spoiled with a real coil on the RFX then I doubt you'd mind if you do this mod and ride it especially if ya need a crutch in light weight to help you uphills etc
TB you you'd try it out search DGC shock mod thread!
But being a heavy arse you'd def suit a coil better :thumbsup:
measure ya i2i 7.5 stroke 2.0 or 57mm!
Go hard big guy
Don;t go mis quoting me :nono:Mtn. Biker123 said:At least the DHX a can be repaired and even modified to accommodate your weight (see DGC mod). TA apparently loves his DHX a
I doubt I ever said I loved it, that said the mod definitely improved the mod stroke and allowed me to run a little less pressure to have better initial stroke! Its ok and not as bad as everyone makes out ya could ;ive with it setup with this mod and tuned properly.
But love it no, I am and always will be a coil man :thumbsup:
If you haven't been spoiled with a real coil on the RFX then I doubt you'd mind if you do this mod and ride it especially if ya need a crutch in light weight to help you uphills etc
TB you you'd try it out search DGC shock mod thread!
But being a heavy arse you'd def suit a coil better
:thumbsup:measure ya i2i 7.5 stroke 2.0 or 57mm!
Go hard big guy
Thanks TA. Snowed in here so I may take the large hammer to it tomorrow and see how it goes...
Dibbs, there's a coil on it now, but it's a DHX coil....I just can't ride it at the moment due to the weather. I do agree that they look better and more manly.
Dibbs, there's a coil on it now, but it's a DHX coil....I just can't ride it at the moment due to the weather. I do agree that they look better and more manly.
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