Shock noise?

D4N
D4N Posts: 74
edited August 2009 in MTB beginners
Hi guys,

I have a Rockhoper 08 with Tora Shocks.

I noticed a few weeks ago that when i push down on the front the shocks they make an air release noise.

Is this right or are they leaking,

Thanks and sorry if i'm being stupid.

Dan
My other bike has an Engine....

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    sounds normal.

    does the fork behave the same as before?

    also which tora and is it air or coil sprung.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • D4N
    D4N Posts: 74
    I think it's air.

    I got it Dec last year so if it's wrong i'll send it back, it should be under warranty.

    It seems to be ok?
    My other bike has an Engine....
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    have you ever added any air to the fork?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • D4N
    D4N Posts: 74
    No def not, there is no valve that i can see?

    It has lockout and adj rebound & damping.
    My other bike has an Engine....
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    then they will be coil sprung.

    air sounds can be very normal.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • D4N
    D4N Posts: 74
    Cheers mate
    My other bike has an Engine....
  • D4N
    D4N Posts: 74
    I think i may have figured it out.

    When i adjust the rebound at the bottom of the shock from fast to slow the noise reduces.
    My other bike has an Engine....
  • caulkett
    caulkett Posts: 5
    Weird, mine reduces when I speed it up :)
  • Hayze Dayz
    Hayze Dayz Posts: 28
    I have the same issue on my Rock Shox Recon 351, this happened only after an accident in cannock, however when I speed the fork up it reduces in noise. The preformance does not seem to be effected, so should be O.K if you are still unsure take them along to your local LBS and have them serviced.

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