Leaking Shock Valve

Stevo210
Stevo210 Posts: 196
edited December 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
A newbie here so apologies if this is a simple one.

Just got a new bike and a brand new shock pump. I was checking the back shock to check the pressure and when I released the pump nozzle the shock valve was full of green oil!! and some had transferred back up in to the pump.

Im pretty sure this isnt normal but if anyone could give me some advice as to what is wrong it would be really appreciated.

Thanks

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    and the shock is what?

    where is the valve?

    and yes it can happen.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Stevo210
    Stevo210 Posts: 196
    The shock is a Fox Float RPL and the valve is the air valve at the side near the bottom.

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    Thanks
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    i would not worry as there is little oil in there just for lubing. but i would make sure that the valve is "up" when adjusting pressures.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Stevo210
    Stevo210 Posts: 196
    Hi mate, thanks for your advice. Ive had the shock off and stripped. It looks like there was a bit too much lube inside. All sorted and back together.
    Thanks again.

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