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Hello,

Due to the corona virus pandemic, I had to keep my bike strapped down in a crate for more or less a full year before I was able to get it back to Europe (from India).

Soooo, I just got it back and I'm starting to work on it to get it back and running.

I suppose being strapped down for so long did not do it any good for the suspensions. Do you guys have any recommendations on what to check ?
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Hello,

Due to the corona virus pandemic, I had to keep my bike strapped down in a crate for more or less a full year before I was able to get it back to Europe (from India).

Soooo, I just got it back and I'm starting to work on it to get it back and running.

I suppose being strapped down for so long did not do it any good for the suspensions. Do you guys have any recommendations on what to check ?
Check that the seals haven't failed and started leaking.

Bounce the bike around and check that is still has damping. Get a torch and check for any oil steaks from the fork seals and also the damper rod on the rear shock (if you can see it).

If all seems well, go for a ride and check again.
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For the moment, there does not seem to be any leaks from the seals...

I'll take it for a spin as soon as I can get it to start

Thanks for the advice
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So have you had the opportunity to get the bike started and, if so, how is the bike running?
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Yeah so the front fork seals were leaking, had to change them.

As for the rear, the hose on the spring was also leaking soooo had to change the whole suspension too.

****ing virus....

Apart from that, the bike is perfect.
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Was the hose damaged by being under higher pressure than normal for an extended period? And you had to replace the whole suspension.......?

It is great getting back onto the bike after a break isn’t it?
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