Dual Rate Shock spring compressed

[Sjorge450R]

I have elka dual rate shocks on my 300ex no rezzie, rec series shocks. My question is the dual rate spring is compressed when just the weight of the bike is on it. Is this normal? I dont think it is because all the shocks I have seen always have the spring extended.

[Pappy]

yes the top spring will compress

[Sjorge450R]

thanks pappy. But how come when you see like triple rate shocks, all the spings are extended.

[Cody_300ex]

Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
thanks pappy. But how come when you see like triple rate shocks, all the spings are extended.

Your talking about the ZPS spring, right? If so it shouldnt compress till you sit on the quad. So it sounds like there not valved or sprung right.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Lil_300Ex_Kid
Your talking about the ZPS spring, right? If so it shouldnt compress till you sit on the quad. So it sounds like there not valved or sprung right.

elka ssd springs usually remain compressed with just the weight of the quad

[Sjorge450R]

o alright now i under stand... yes I have SSD which like you said compress with the weight of the quad, so if i had zps, they wouldnt compress. Thanks for the help.

[Cody_300ex]

Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
o alright now i under stand... yes I have SSD which like you said compress with the weight of the quad, so if i had zps, they wouldnt compress. Thanks for the help.

no SSD and ZPS are the same thing, same concept, pappys just saying that the brand name elka ssd/zps springs tend to stay compressed. My buddies peps are the opposite his compress when someone sits on the quad.

[Sjorge450R]

o alright, I like it better compressed because it seems as if it is better for corning, it helps me keep it on all 4's. (at least until im going straight then im on the back two...lol)