What work is done on a full shock service?
Before any service work is carried out the shock is cleaned & hand dyno'd to
check its operation. It's then stripped & all oil seals/o-rings are removed
prior to cleaning the individual parts in a chemical bath. Once cleaned & dried
the parts are inspected before fitting new Fox/PUSH seals/o-rings. Then we assemble
everything in accordance with the factory/PUSH procedures, put oil in the important
places & charge the shock with nitrogen. On air shox we pop the air can on with
some Float Fluid & pump her up to match your weight/bike. Next we do a leak
test for nitrogen (& air on air shox) before popping it on the hand dyno to
check all the adjusters do what they're meant to do. Next we replace the shock bushes
where necessary, install the mounting hardware/reducers (replacing any worn ones),
pop a small TF Tuned sticker on it & send it back.
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What's the difference between Pro-Pedal & PUSH Factory Tuning System?
As with any mass-produced products there's always room for improvement by use of
better components and more customer-specific set-up. Apart from the high quality
of all PUSH components, the function of the PUSH Factory Tuning System has a smoother
transition from the 'Platform' to the bump absorption mode giving a lighter, more
speed-sensitive, less indexed feel. The platform is also varied to suit specific
bike designs & rider weight/style unlike the off-the-shelf Pro-Pedal. Finally,
unlike the Pro-Pedal system, the low-speed rebound circuit can be changed to match
individual needs without affecting the high-speed circuit. This allows increased
low-speed rebound damping rates, which aids in controlling excessive movement, while
at the same time allowing the shock to respond more quickly in high-speed situations.
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Are there any shocks that can't be PUSH-ed?
Yes, due to damping limitations, we can’t PUSH the following shocks:
- Fox Float (with no adjustments)
- Fox Float L (lock-out only)
- Fox RPL
- New-style Fox Triad (2005 onwards)
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What advantages can the PUSH system offer for RP3/23/Septune's?
As with any mass-produced products there's always room for improvement by use of
better components and more customer-specific set-up. The main improvements of the
PUSH RP3/Septune/RP23 system are...
- Improved rebound - A new piston is fitted to increase flow during higher velocities
allowing the shock to respond quicker in high-speed situations. The next aspect
of the rebound tuning involves different shim configurations, and is based on spring
rate/air pressure used and the specific bike, rider weight and style. Of course,
the final tuning is put in the hands of you, the rider, with the red Rebound Adjuster.
- As with all PUSH Factory Tuning Systems it has a smoother transition from the 'Platform'
to the bump absorption mode giving a lighter, more speed-sensitive, less indexed
feel. The platform is also varied to suit specific bike designs & rider weight/style.
Unfortunatly we cannot create a lockout feel, infact PUSH tuning usually has a softer
Platform although we can make them pretty firm when requested.
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What extras do I get from the PUSH Vanilla RC Race System?
In addition to the bike/rider-specific PUSH Factory Tuning System (as described
above), we also replace the stock reservoir compression chip valve so that the external
adjuster focuses more on the low-speed range instead of the entire range of the
shock's movement. (This is what causes the tremendous harshness on high-speed hits
of the standard RC.) By de-tuning the compression chip valve arrangement the blue
compression adjuster controls the level of platform, but opens up under high-speed
bump forces giving super-smooth control in all situations.
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If my Float rear shock has a worn body can I still get it PUSH'ed?
If your body has any signs of wear (the one opposite is very worn) we will have
to send your shock to the Fox distributor for them to replace the body. When we
get it back we will strip it down & pop some PUSH technology inside. A bit of a
ball ache which adds 3-4 days to the service cycle time. Internal, 'exclusive' parts
are only supplied to Fox Distributors...
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Will I still have a lock-out on my PUSH-ed rear shock?
No, we replace the lock-out with a pedal platform which gives good, firm pedalling and great bump absorption when you need it. Plus you don’t have to turn the lock-out on and off whilst riding.