Shock rebound grind

[swazi_matt]

My rear sachs shock has started making a grinding noise on the rebound stroke

I see that LTR has this on their website and talks about replacing a ball in the check circuit, i have two questions, first being is this ball a steel ball (like a ball bearing) where would I get one from

Second question is how serious is this, do I need to get it sorted out urgently, is it doing damage or (from what I gather from LTR website) it is gust a bad sounding vibration?

Thanks

 

[twowheels]

You should be able to source a loose bearing from a local bearing house if you decide to replace it. That being said, you shouldn't have any long-term damage (except to your eardrums) from running the stock check ball.

 

[swazi_matt]

thanks Steve, not so much the noise as the embarrassment when anyone sits on the bike ... for now i blame it on the Hyde swingarm guard ;-)

 

[Simmo737]

I pulled the whole check valve out when I revalved it, it was a one piece unit, bolt with a tube attached, I'll find it and post up a pic tomoz. if you like that feel racetech make a valve that has no moving parts and a bleed if needed.

 

[swazi_matt]

@Simmo when you say "like that feel" what do you mean, what does the check valve do and why would you remove it.

I am thinking that if i have to go to the effort of opening it up to change the ball i might as well make it worthwhile and fit the racetech valves at the same time