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Title: Fox air Shocks
Post by: lyle2212 on October 10, 2009, 04:34:47 pm

Talkin to a bloke at work a while back about old dirt bikes. He off handedly mentioned that he hadn,t owned a dirt bike in 30 years BUT !!! happened to have a pair of almost new FOX AIR SHOCKS sitting in his garage.  Trying not to appear overly excited I casually asked if he would like to sell them and if so how much???!!!!    Oh about $300 was his casual reply. " I,ll take them off your hands" I replied back while trying to hold my over excited composure.  As I recalled  seeing a pair sell on Ebay last year for US $1200..       Anyway what I would like to ask anyone who has a set is ..how much air pressure do I put in them,bearing in mind that I weigh 95kg on a good day, and I would like to be able to pillion my missus  on my Bully Frontera and she weighs about 55kg ,   regards lyle

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: JohnnyO on October 10, 2009, 04:51:38 pm

You could start with about 80lb in the top chamber and 130 in the lower but it varies from bike to bike depending on the leverage ratio of the rear suspension.
$1200 for a set is over the top when they regularly go for around $300 US on ebay.

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: frostype400 on October 10, 2009, 05:02:35 pm

i wish i could find some 400mm ones for $300

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: JohnnyO on October 10, 2009, 05:15:23 pm

Quote from: frostype400 on October 10, 2009, 05:02:35 pm

i wish i could find some 400mm ones for $300

Keep looking on ebay US, they are out there. I've got 3 pairs here.

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: frostype400 on October 10, 2009, 05:18:59 pm

ok thanks will keep an eye out would like a pair or two thanks Michael. :)

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: LWC82PE on October 10, 2009, 07:31:33 pm

Yeah they are always on ebay, i have  2 pairs. Frosty they are not easy to fit to PE's. Its possible but will cost a bit extra in special made mounts. Also if you want them for the PE, dont get ones that are already 400mm because they will have too much travel and you will oonly have to shorten bodies and shafts anyway. Get some around the 14.75/15 inch mark they will have the right travel and then all you need is longer top and bottom mounts. If you start with a long set you will only need to shorten bodies and shafts which will just be extra cost.

for all Fox Airshox parts and info

see here

http://ltthor.home.comcast.net/~ltthor/FAS.html

and

http://www.stallionmachineshop.com/fox_air_shox

and and older rebuild atricle here

http://home.iprimus.com.au/hyrockpk/Manuals/RebuildingFoxAirShox.pdf

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: frostype400 on October 10, 2009, 08:28:08 pm

ok thanks for the advice will make sure to get the right length thanks Michael. :)

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: lukeb1961 on October 10, 2009, 08:38:15 pm

I know of one lucky chap who bid on some poorly worded 'old suzuki rear shocks' - US$21.00 total to his door.
But you already knew that, if you had read the SHOCKS FAQ.

http://cid-407d7ef0965d3991.skydrive.live.com
   Pure Enduro
     SHOCKS_FAQ.txt

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: lyle2212 on October 13, 2009, 10:32:23 am

Thanks for all the info fellas, I just ordered in a few stickers and a Fox Air shocks owners manual from the USA with the website that was provided, much appreciated, regards lyle.

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on October 13, 2009, 02:13:29 pm

does anybody have an email address that works for Thor Lawson - everytime I use the one on his website it bounces back?

ta

Rossco

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: bazza on October 15, 2009, 06:47:47 am

I have the fox airshock manual if you need settings to start at.Use Nitrogin not air. Pm me if need any info

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: tony27 on October 15, 2009, 06:31:11 pm

Whats the address on his site, I used  [email protected] no problem earlier this year

Title: Re: Fox air Shocks
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on October 15, 2009, 07:12:42 pm

Tony - have tried that twice and it bounces back.

 ???

Rossco