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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Carbonman1 on May 31, 2007, 08:19:53 am

Title: Frame Shock K2 Beast
Post by: Carbonman1 on May 31, 2007, 08:19:53 am

Hey Dudes,  I have recently scoped out a K2 Beast in great condition and a good price.  The one problem is the rear shock leaks.  Does anyone have an extra laying around?  Any mod. ideas?  This is the model with the shock that goes through the seat tube via an extender.

Title: Re: Frame Shock K2 Beast
Post by: Matno on June 01, 2007, 02:08:18 pm

That's the one shock I haven't seen anyone successfully modify. Personally, I'd stay away from that one just because of the limited upgrade (or even replacement) possibilities.

Title: Re: Frame Shock K2 Beast
Post by: Carbonman1 on June 02, 2007, 01:28:02 pm

Yeah, that shock is a real pain.  I managed to dismantle the shock and replace the seal with one from a later nr-1 I had laying around--it works.  I guess if worse came to worse, I could get another coil over and thread the shaft to fit the extender.  For now I'm riding it.  That frame is built like a tank.  I did a few drops on it wihout complaint.  Going uphill is not overly fun though.