Sticky Monarch Plus Shock

Jgb1

I have a capra wirh a monarch plus shock. It was gine but has developed a sticky shock. It only happens on the first part of the stroke and only happens when in the low compression setting. It is okay in the mid and firm settings. I have stripped it down, cleaned it and relubed it and couldn't see anything obvious. Does any one have any suggestions?

Thanks

steve_sordy

Maybe it is the pivots that are the problem, not the shock. If one of the pivot bearings has failed, then it may only stick at certain points in the shock's travel, giving the impression that the shock is the problem.

I have never had a shock exhibit that problem before, but I've had quite a few pivot bearings fail.

How old is the bike and are the pivot bearings the originals?

Jgb1

steve_sordy wrote:

Maybe it is the pivots that are the problem, not the shock. If one of the pivot bearings has failed, then it may only stick at certain points in the shock's travel, giving the impression that the shock is the problem.

I have never had a shock exhibit that problem before, but I've had quite a few pivot bearings fail.

How old is the bike and are the pivot bearings the originals?

It is a 2015 (the first of the aluminium ones) and I've had it from new and they have not been done so you maybe right. I have given the back end a pull to see if there is any movement and it still feels stiff. Is there another indication or would you recommend just changing them?

steve_sordy

Jgb1 wrote:

steve_sordy wrote:

Maybe it is the pivots that are the problem, not the shock. If one of the pivot bearings has failed, then it may only stick at certain points in the shock's travel, giving the impression that the shock is the problem.

I have never had a shock exhibit that problem before, but I've had quite a few pivot bearings fail.

How old is the bike and are the pivot bearings the originals?

It is a 2015 (the first of the aluminium ones) and I've had it from new and they have not been done so you maybe right. I have given the back end a pull to see if there is any movement and it still feels stiff. Is there another indication or would you recommend just changing them?

It might be worth contacting one of the companies that maintain suspension to see what they say. I can't remember who does your brand of shock, but TF Tuned are very helpful indeed and will help you as much as they can over the phone.

Call 01373 826800

Jgb1

steve_sordy wrote:

Jgb1 wrote:

steve_sordy wrote:

Maybe it is the pivots that are the problem, not the shock. If one of the pivot bearings has failed, then it may only stick at certain points in the shock's travel, giving the impression that the shock is the problem.

I have never had a shock exhibit that problem before, but I've had quite a few pivot bearings fail.

How old is the bike and are the pivot bearings the originals?

It is a 2015 (the first of the aluminium ones) and I've had it from new and they have not been done so you maybe right. I have given the back end a pull to see if there is any movement and it still feels stiff. Is there another indication or would you recommend just changing them?

It might be worth contacting one of the companies that maintain suspension to see what they say. I can't remember who does your brand of shock, but TF Tuned are very helpful indeed and will help you as much as they can over the phone.

Call 01373 826800

I'll give them a call Wednesday. Thanks for your help.

The Rookie

Best way to check bearings is to unbolt one end of the shock (and remove if necessary) and check the suspension for free movement through it's travel without. A little bit of 'indexing' (where it tries to return to its main ride height) is OK.