Bicycle Mechanics - Can I Take The Shock Covers Off Of My Bike??

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willmac

04-25-03, 05:30 PM

I have a trak 4500 with jett rock shox. I always thought that you were not supposed to do this, but The shox without covers looked fine. Can I take the covers off or what can I do to be able to cut the covers off.

Thanks
Will

Dirtgrinder

04-25-03, 05:36 PM

Yes, you can take them off. They are supposed to be dust covers but after a while I think they actually hold the crud in. The seals should keep the junk out of your shock anyway. It's easiest just to cut them off.

willmac

04-25-03, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the help

Dirtgrinder

04-25-03, 06:08 PM

No problem. And I forgot to say, Welcome to the forums! :)

Chi

04-25-03, 07:04 PM

Just curious, since I took mine off as well. Is there any way to take them off without cutting them? :confused:

willmac

04-25-03, 07:07 PM

Thanks you guys

Dirtgrinder

04-25-03, 07:55 PM

Only if you pull the shock apart.