Possible KW V1 Shocks Problem?

anthoj · 08-11-2010, 10:21 PM

Those of you using V1s, please take a look at this video... Is the first shock dead? Why is it decompressing at a much slower rate than the 2nd one? Plus, why are the rears decompressing slower than the fronts?

What could have caused this? According to seller, only a couple of thousand miles on it.

BMCoupe_782 · 08-11-2010, 11:16 PM

interesting -- I hope this isn't a common! I've got some on the way

ModBargains.com · 08-12-2010, 01:32 AM

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The HACK · 08-12-2010, 12:07 PM

Is KW V1s rebound adjustable?

RedlineMotorworks · 08-12-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

Is KW V1s rebound adjustable?

Nope. V1s are just height adjustable and come with pre-set damping. V3s are height, rebound and damping adjustable.

anthoj · 08-12-2010, 01:12 PM

Yea, v1s are only height adjustable...

So the conclusion is that it's dead then?

deletedelete · 08-12-2010, 07:42 PM

I bought from an authorized seller. Ive already contacted kw about a rma number to ship the dead shock back, then I assume a new one will be sent out given it has a lifetime warranty. Should be no problem.

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