Rear shock on 250es/sx....when to fix/replace?

[patblkwell]

Hey guys, I've noticed that my rear shock on my 250es doesn't keep the trike at it's maximum ride height when it's sitting by itself. When I push down on the rear rack, the shock goes down but does not come all the way back up. I can usually pull the rear up another 2 inches more than the shock will bring it up. Is this how it should be? Also, I have my shock set a few notches stiffer than the bottom setting because I thought it rode a little too low before. Might be time to replace/re-stretch my shock spring eh? Any suggestions would help...thanks

[patblkwell]

Anyone know if they make a different shock spring for the 250es/sx that might give a softer ride and is the same size? thanks

[jeswinehart]

i just went out and lifted the rear end of my 85es and it raised up a inch or two. when i push down on it ,,, it comes back up on its own and i can still raise it the inch or two after it's done raising on it's own. hope that helps.
my bigred and others i have rode are for the most part ,,, ride like a old logging truck - stiff.

john

[patblkwell]

Oh ok, thanks for that info....I guess mine is still ok for now.

[Tri-ZNate]

Or you could always adjust the shock to a higher ride height