Dude, you're a legend for making these videos. Thanks!

Anyone wanting to save some $$$, the tread pitch of the bleed port is 6-32NC. A die for it is ~$5USD. Can rotorary file and re-thread cheap brass fittings to work. No need to spend the additional $45 for a tool from Fox.

Some vans have a pump valve, have seen some diy valves on to them too. Those bad boys are so easy to service, just a joy!

Good video. For DIY home mechanic, you don't need the needle. I fitted a Schrader valve and use normal shock pump.

@cancer8343

10 ай бұрын

Please link the valve fitted

Thank you fore the video.

do you have any experience using a lighter weight oil with this shock? I'm considering trying the Motorex 7.5wt?

@simonszoke1479

9 ай бұрын

No specifically on this, but generally what happens is exactly what you expect, i.e. slight reduction in damping force at a given setting.

Is this the same method for the fox van r coil shock? Its a 2013

@simonszoke1479

Жыл бұрын

Yes, basically identical 2011 onward.

Thanks so much for sharing. I just finished, this is my first attempt at rebuilding a shox. The only thing is the shock is incredibly hard to compress. I have to put it on a table and put all my weight on it to get it to cycle. I assume I did something wrong here right? As soon as I let off, it extends out quickly. I did 300 psi for the IFP per the Fox spec. Any idea what I did wrong?

@simonszoke1479

Жыл бұрын

That sounds more or less normal. Try putting it in the bike with no spring and see if you can cycle it easier. Also adjust the rebound to the slowest setting and the return should be much slower.

@MTMXBL

9 ай бұрын

this is normal, same thing happened to me. but def worth unscrewing the piggy back, when i unscrewed mine i notice the wave spring was broken.

@Nickporter17

9 ай бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 thank you

@Nickporter17

9 ай бұрын

@@MTMXBL cool

@simonszoke1479

9 ай бұрын

If the wave spring is broken, your compression damping adjuster will have no effect, because the oil can flow through the check valve both ways. Checking for this ahead of time will save you from having the buy the additional shaft clamp set and do the work@@MTMXBL

Hi, just had my Van RC serviced but I can feel slightly free-move at the very beginning of the travel (like 5mm), and then suddenly the compression damping starts to work. The compression adjuster definitely works - I can feel differences turning it open or off once after that beginning of the travel, but not before. Could it be air bubbles not out completely? or might be something else? thank you in advance.

@simonszoke1479

8 ай бұрын

Yes, almost certainly you have air in the shock.

@walkcoolboy

8 ай бұрын

cheers mate. you are a legend@@simonszoke1479

@jonniorrell3258

7 ай бұрын

I have this on my bomber from new from what I’ve seen and read it’s the wave washer inside I’m currently going through warranty process

Hey, i've seen comment some place about degassing the damper fluid with a vacuum pump before bleeding. Any comment on that?

@simonszoke1479

2 ай бұрын

Considering that a lot of Fox shocks aren't even bled properly from the factory, I think it's not a high priority. I've bled shocks with my home-made machine bleeder and also by hand and noticed no obvious difference. I think degassing is overhyped. Maybe someone else can point us both to data on this? I haven't seen any.

@1067148

2 ай бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 I was wondering at first because there were a lot of micro bubble in my fluid. After cycling the shock for a good 20min. These seem to be gone. Only pumping it up left.

Which adapter is needed for the surgery?

@simonszoke1479

10 ай бұрын

What adapter?

My blue knob (LSC - Low speed compression) is stuck, the ball detents are clean. Any insight to get it unstuck? Thanks

@simonszoke1479

5 ай бұрын

Gently wiggling it with pliers generally does the job.

@tonytober

5 ай бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 Thanks, I'll try! About the IFP, how would you take it out if you did not have compressed air (I have many tools buy no compressor)

@simonszoke1479

5 ай бұрын

@@tonytober best option is a floor pump with a tapered plastic nozzle and hold it against the bleed hole then pump quickly.

@tonytober

5 ай бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 I will keep that in mind. Thank you very much!!

Great and helpful video, thank you for this! One question: I‘m considering to get a Marzocchi Bomber CR (which should be pretty much identical), but I‘ve read that 1) the shimstacks are heavily preloaded and 2) the rebound seems to be pretty stiff/overdamped, especially for lighter rides. Therefore there seems to be some potential for tuning. Do you have any opinion on that? Thanks again :)

@simonszoke1479

17 күн бұрын

The above statement is dependent on the tune of shock you're getting. They have firm, medium, and light options for both compression and rebound tunes.

@carstenl7065

17 күн бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 That is true, but from what I have read so far it seems that at least all aftermarket Bomber shocks come with M/M tune and that the other tunes are mostly found on OEM versions. Do you have an opinion on the shock design in general (belleville washers on the basevalve, piston flow, tuning potential, etc.) and the M/M tune specifically? For the 216x63mm shock I plan to use a 550 or 600lbs spring and think I might hit the rebound flow limits with it.

@simonszoke1479

16 күн бұрын

@@carstenl7065 I didn't actually realize that all the aftermarket ones are M/M tune! I think you are right though based on my quick search. It's kinda pointless to get this shock if you are looking for tunability because you can just get a dhx2 that is externally "tunable" aka adjustable to a much greater extent. I don't have much of an opinion on the shock from a performance standpoint though because I never really played around with it. Sounds like you already did more research on this than I have. The lack of climb switch makes this a rare shock around my region. I see the Bomber CR mostly as a beater shock for shuttling/bike parks, but it's not super good at it because the spring washer under the base valve tends to break often and the shaft wears out.

Hello! I have a question, please help me. Where can I get those couplings you call "important tools"? Both the bleeding coupling and the needle coupling for the air pump. I've searched online, but I haven't had any luck. Can you help me? Thank you. Best regards!

@simonszoke1479

25 күн бұрын

Some of the tools are available here: www.mtb-hydraulics.com/tools Another important one is the Fox 803-00-463 fitting, which you can google and find at various places.

@danielzuniga399

24 күн бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 ¡Thank you for responding! I see that you are an official instructor in the store, that's great! I'm glad to hear that. I'll leave a message over there. Best regards!

Thanks for sharing! You put some air. Fox recomand nitrogen. What's diference?

@simonszoke1479

2 ай бұрын

Pretty much nothing given that air is 78% nitrogen.

@lennytournier3095

Ай бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 Has performance declined after several months of use? (with air rather than nitrogen) And what air pressure should be put in the tank?

@simonszoke1479

Ай бұрын

@@lennytournier3095 obviously not or I wouldn't be using it. 300 psi.

@lennytournier3095

Ай бұрын

@@simonszoke1479for an rearshock with size 230x65 mm, what is the good presure ?

Legend! Where does someone get the needle fill kit?

@Nickporter17

Жыл бұрын

Also do I need to use the pellet retainer tool?

@simonszoke1479

Жыл бұрын

@@Nickporter17 Yes. Do it exactly as shown in the video or you will bend needles.

@simonszoke1479

Жыл бұрын

I sell one on mtb-hydraulics.com , but that one is only rated to 200 psi. You can find other ones such as this: www.schmidtyracing.com/nitrogen-fill-tools-s/1872.htm

@Nickporter17

Жыл бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 Thanks so much. This is awesome. I definitely would buy from you, but I need 400 PSI.

@Nickporter17

Жыл бұрын

@@simonszoke1479 managed to do it with a 1/4" drive 4mm safety Allen bit with the through hole. The needle is ok! :)