How do I tell if my shock is blown?

[Jonathan]

How do I figure out for sure if the rear shock on my 200x is blown? I think it is because I bottomed it out last weekend after only being 1 foot in the air and the fenders almost touch the tires if 3 people sit on the seat/grab bar.

[86350X]

Well,that sounds more lik yu need to put more preload on the spring,,,,, If the shock is blown the ride will be very bouncy because it is not damping the spring,,,,, if it is bottoming easy try increasing preload, you do that by tightening the big nuts on the body of the shock,,,, you ca use a special spanner wrench or carfully tap them with a punch and hammer,,,,,, good luck

[theeechozen1]

If trailprotrailpro shock is blown you will know it--trust me, I'd try tighting it a little as stated above ^^^^^

[Jonathan]

Thanks, that's good news. I really didn't want to buy a shock, I've got too much money in this thing as it is.

[theeechozen1]

Hey John, how complete is that 185 your selling??

[Jonathan]

Check out my thread in the for sale forum for details on the 185. (http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4235)