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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Joe Remi on January 07, 2011, 10:24:13 am

Title: Intro, question about 756
Post by: Joe Remi on January 07, 2011, 10:24:13 am

Hi, I live in Northern California USA. I haven't ridden dirt in a few years. There's a Pro-Flex 756 with a bad rear elastomer available to me for $200. What are your thoughts about the price and condition? It would be for light trail riding..I'm not much of a downhill bomber.

Title: Re: Intro, question about 756
Post by: w2zero on January 07, 2011, 11:48:20 am

The rear elastomer can be replaced with original material or some replacement stuff that will do nicely.  Also you may find a replacement rear ODS coil and oil shock spring combo depending on the type of rear strut.   How is the front suspension?  In my opinion, 200 bucks is a pretty good deal.  I have paid anywhere from 125 to 275 for proflex Beast/Animals with hydro brakes in good condition and consider it money well spent.

Title: Re: Intro, question about 756
Post by: Joe Remi on January 07, 2011, 02:27:24 pm

I've heard the term 'ODS' repeatedly, but can't decipher it. What does it mean?

Title: Re: Intro, question about 756
Post by: w2zero on January 07, 2011, 02:46:29 pm

ODS equals Oil Damped Shock.  Just a little user serviceable shock absorber that can be adapted to springs with an oil change and some other hardware.

Title: Re: Intro, question about 756
Post by: orange on January 07, 2011, 02:59:16 pm

elastomers can be bought here: http://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=98