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betadine

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Hi there burners,

Got a shock tech question I was hoping someone could help with.

I am about to pull the trigger on a new Fuel EX but the performance level shock has no LSC. I’m keen to upgrade as I’ve found a few clicks of LSC has allowed me to really dial in the shock on my existing bike (SB 130).

If I purchase a higher spec upgrade from Fox, will I need to get it tuned? I have read in a few places that the current shock on the Fuel has a specific tune applied which really adds to its performance.

If I do, how do I find out what the tune it is and is this something one of the Aus suspension service centres could do?

Cheers

Peter


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beeb

beeb

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betadine said:
Hi there burners,

Got a shock tech question I was hoping someone could help with.

I am about to pull the trigger on a new Fuel EX but the performance level shock has no LSC. I’m keen to upgrade as I’ve found a few clicks of LSC has allowed me to really dial in the shock on my existing bike (SB 130).

If I purchase a higher spec upgrade from Fox, will I need to get it tuned? I have read in a few places that the current shock on the Fuel has a specific tune applied which really adds to its performance.

If I do, how do I find out what the tune it is and is this something one of the Aus suspension service centres could do?

Cheers

Peter


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The shock that comes with the bike/frame will have a code on it that specifies what size and model the shock is and what tune it has from factory. While some replacement aftermarket shocks will vary slightly in feel due to inherently different air-curves (assuming it's not coil) and damper designs, typically the shock tune can be copied from the stock shock and mimicked in most common shocks by any of the major suspension shops locally.
 
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kten said:
Pretty sure you can buy the LSC knob assembly and fit it to that shock so you have LSC adjustment.

Update…Fox conversion kit is 808-17-471-KIT
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Just following up on this. After heaps of research the kit I need is 808-17-470-kit but I can’t find one anywhere. Any leads on how I can grab one of these?


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betadine said:
Just following up on this. After heaps of research the kit I need is 808-17-470-kit but I can’t find one anywhere. Any leads on how I can grab one of these?


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Call Cyclinic? Or another Fox agent.
 
Oddjob

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Might be worth calling MTB Suspension Centre and NS Dynamics as well. Fox are perennially hopeless and those guys might have spares hanging around.

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oldcorollas

oldcorollas

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betadine said:
No go at Cyclinic and Fox directly said not available for sale. Conflicting reports on the net. I’ll keep hunting!


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FYI: just got an email that they are in stock at Cyclinic
cyclinic.com.au

Fox Float X / DHX LSC Upgrade Kit 808-17-470

Suits 2022+ FLOAT X, and 2022+ DHX, adding LSC adjustment in place of the blank plate found on OEM Performance Series models. Genuine Fox Part 808-17-470-KIT Install Instructions here:
cyclinic.com.au cyclinic.com.au

is it worth $108?? ($95+shipping)

apparently you can adjust to 4 positions with the plastic cap, ala https://www.ridefox.com/fox17/img/help/page1132-CPJ1/808-17-471-KIT.jpg
www.ridefox.com

FLOAT X Part Information | Bike Help Center | FOX

www.ridefox.com www.ridefox.com
but knob would give you intermediate positions too

can read more abotu using the plastic cap here
www.mtbr.com

2022 Fox Float X

www.mtbr.com www.mtbr.com
 
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oldcorollas

oldcorollas

Levin the moment
another option is to 3D print, but won't have nice detent clicks like the official one... (could be modified tho, to use the existign holes with a small bump on outer)
www.thingiverse.com

Fox Float X LSC Knob by AlstonA99

Upgrades a Fox Float X "Performance" to a standard version. Just remove the black plastic cap and press this printed cap on, make sure the egg-shaped indentation on the inside is oriented the correct way. Adds Low-Speed Compression tuning to your shock. Can be spun by finger and has an indicator...
www.thingiverse.com www.thingiverse.com

this is a nicer one, but US$25?? easy to design and probably rejig to have clicks
www.ebay.com

Fox Float x Dhx LSC Knob 3d printed | eBay

Here's a plug and play solution to the performance Fox float x and Dhx coil with out the factory compression knob. As long as you are aware of where you are in the rotation you can adjust easily.
www.ebay.com
 
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