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Diagnose cracks in chimneys:
This article catalogs the types of chimney cracks and movement that may be found in brick, stone, or concrete block chimneys; we describe the inspection and and diagnosis of the cause of each type of chimney cracking and we suggest the probable severity, safety concerns, and chimney repairs that may be necessary.
We include links to additional detailed articles about each type of chimney cracking or movement.
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Cracked Brick Masonry Chimney Sides
This article series on chimneys, chimney construction, and chimney safety provide detailed suggestions describing how to perform a thorough visual inspection of chimneys for safety and other defects. Chimney inspection methods and chimney repair methods are also discussed.
Guide to Diagnosing & Evaluating Cracks in Brick Chimneys
Our brick chimney photographs just above illustrate a common (and dangerous) crack pattern found in corbeled (stair-stepped) chimneys where a brick chimney passes through an attic floor and is angled over to exit at the chimney ridge.
At the chimney in our photo at above left, look very closely at the masonry joint where the chimney begins its transition from vertical to angled.
To prevent cracks in a leaned-brick chimney such as this one, the chimney depends on absolutely stable support by the roof framing structure where it passes through the roof to outside. Unless the brick chimney was adequately supported and constructed it may lean, causing the crack pattern we show at above right.
Watch out: often the crack in a leaning brick chimney occurs at the attic floor where the chimney begins its transition from vertical to angled - a spot where the crack may be hard to spot.
See CHIMNEY INSPECTION INDOORS for a discussion of chimney movement that opens a hard-to-find crack where a corbeled brick chimney passes through an attic floor.
List of Typical Causes of Cracks in Brick Masonry Chimneys & Flues
Cracks in a brick masonry chimney such as shown in these photographs may be caused by improper original chimney construction. This damage also appears on concrete block constructed chimneys.
The second cracked chimney at above right is a bit more suspect because we see what might be traces of soot or creosote having washed out through the cracks to the chimney exterior. If this proves to be the case this flue is certainly seriously damaged.
Frost Cracking in Brick Chimneys & Flues - outdoor & indoor evidence of brick chimney damage
Considering that there is a nice thick concrete chimney cap. why do we have this brick movement and mortar-joint cracking?
Perhaps the chimney cap is cracked, flat, not draining, or it was not sealed around the flue, or a rain cap was missing.
See CHIMNEY CAP & CROWN for detailed examples of defects at the chimney top that lead to this type of chimney damage.
Also see Chimney Spalling, Exterior.
At below left we show a very common crack pattern found in brick masonry chimneys & flues - a collection of vertical, diagonal, and even some horizontal chimney cracks that are probably due to a combination of water intrusion and (in freezing climates) frost cracking.
Even if you do not immediately notice the chimney cracks themselves you are likely to spot this chimney damage by the creosote stains carried to the chimney surface by water entry into the chimney flue.
Of course had these cracks and stains been present on a hidden side of the chimney, say between the chimney and a close-by gable-end wall, you'd not see these clues from within the attic.
But inspecting this chimney outside, if it has had no proper rain cap and chimney cap you should be extra alert for water and frost damage to the chimney and its flue.
and CHIMNEY FLASHING Mistakes & Leaks
A second set of clues - water leak stains, may be visible in a fireplace or at a chimney cleanout lower in the building.
Thermal Cracking in Brick Chimneys & Flues May Produce Thin Vertical Openings
At left we show a very common crack pattern found in brick masonry chimneys & flues - a vertical crack that begins in a mortar joint and extends through individual bricks themselves.
Cracked chimney masonry such as shown in the photo of cracks in a brick chimney exterior (at left), may a safety concern if the flue liner or chimney are not intact and fire/gas safe.
The brick chimney crack type shown here is more often caused by thermal expansion (and improper chimney construction) than by frost - frost cracking is often more visually obvious and is often accompanied by brick spalling.
Severe Chimney Cracking - Deteriorated, Collapsing Brick or Masonry Block Chimneys
We describe a case of an imminent catastrophic chimney collapse
Also see our discussion of cracking in a masonry block flue and review serious chimney collapse and failure hazards
WARNING: Cracks in a chimney can be very significant and dangerous, risking fire or chimney collapse. Be sure to review the articles
Cracks in Masonry Block or Concrete Block Chimneys
Cracks in a masonry chimney, particularly concrete block chimneys are often caused by
See CRACKED CHIMNEYS, MASONRY BLOCK for details and additional photographs of concrete block chimney cracking.
Chimney Cracks due to Chimney Movement, Tipping, Leaning
Chimneys that lean, curve, bulge, tip, or otherwise move due to footing settlement and tipping or due to failure to secure a tall chimney to the building also may produce both visible cracks on the chimney exterior and hidden cracks and damage to the chimney flue.
The risk of an unsafe chimney flue lies behind our advice that a thorough inspection of the entire chimney flue is necessary when there is any evidence of chimney movement.
See CHIMNEY LEANING, SEPARATION, MOVEMENT: OUTDOORS for details of the detection, analysis, and repair of leaning and tipping chimneys and chimneys that have separated from their building.
Curved Brick Masonry Chimneys
Especially on older buildings using brick chimneys, and more so where the chimney flue is not lined with a modern clay liner, brick chimneys may be seen to curve in one direction.
Often all of the similar chimneys in a neighborhood curve in the same direction. It's not a coincidence. A brick chimney will often curve away from its most weather-exposed side due to sulphation - expanding brick mortar joints caused by the combination of water and sulphur or other minerals.
See CURVED BRICK CHIMNEYS, SULPHATION for further explanation of the cause, significance, and cure of curved brick chimneys.
Continue reading at CRACKED CHIMNEYS, MASONRY BLOCK or select a topic from the index of chimney articles listed above.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(Sept 22, 2011) Fishin said:
How do you repair this? Mine is just like the picture as it goes through the mortar and the brick. It originated from the air vent, I assume because the metal air vent got hot. Thanks.
If a chimney has minor cracks but is structurally sound it may be repaired by re-lining. If the chimney is in danger of collapse it should be removed and replaced. You need an on-site expert to make such a determination. Don't forget to have the flue interior inspected for safety before using such a chimney at all.
Question: smoke coming out of cracks
(Sept 26, 2012) david said:
i have installed about 20 woodburners, and always have them signed off by hetas engineer.... At my own house i have recently fitted wood burner about 5kw, stainless 316/316 flue, pot, ufo cowel. next door is getting smoke done her living room chinmey which has all pot capped on room with pepper posts.
I taped the pepper pots up with gaffa and smoke bombed the fire next door up the flue - it came out of cracks in mortor and around pepper pots still. could it pull down through these cracks and fill the living room next door??? (raised pot from standard to 600mm high laready to try aid the problem.
Watch out: you are describing both a house fire hazard and a chimney operation and draft problem. It's time for a professional chimney sweep's inspection.
Question: gaps at the fireplace sides
(Nov 16, 2014) Jeannie D said:
Last night as my husband built the first wood fire of the season in our fireplace, I noticed a gap between the fire bricks lining the inside of the fire box. The opening was between the bricks on the right side of the fire box and the back of the fire box. When the fire died down, I used the metal fire poker and found I could insert the poker through the gap in the bricks to the metal fire box liner. Is this dangerous? Should I arrange for a fireplace and chimney inspection? My husband doesn't think it's a problem. Thank you.
Absolutely, Jeannie,
Watch out: the opening you describe could be a serious fire hazard. It may also introduce draft problems that interfere with chimney operation.
Question: ok to use a cracked chimney pot?
(Nov 30, 2014) Clair said:
I have just re-opened my fireplace to make an open fire. I have a chimney pot to put on but it has a vertical crack in the side ... can this still be used in its current state? if not can it be repaired?
(Nov 30, 2014) DanJoeFriedman (mod) said:
Clair I'd replace the cracked chimney pot rather than trying a repair. You might be able to fill the crack with cement or even an epoxy, but exposed to the weather I'd not expect it to last.
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Enhance strength, endurance, recovery, and growth with the original ZMA formula from SNAC System. ZMA is an advanced zinc/magnesium formulation designed to replace deficiencies caused from exercise and stress.
ZMA is a scientifically designed mineral-support formula that can dramatically increase natural levels of anabolic hormones and improve athletic performance. In fact, if taken as recommended, ZMA can increase free testosterone by 30% while boosting IGF-1 levels significantly.
Zinc and magnesium deficiencies are common in the general population and even more prevalent in athletes. To illustrate the point, in 1998, the mineral status of over 250 NFL players was tested. Over 70% of the players were either depleted or deficient in both zinc and magnesium. It sounds almost unbelievable because of all the attention we give to good nutrition, but most athletes and active people are deficient in zinc and magnesium which results in decreased hormone levels and diminished strength and power.
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Why are we so deficient in zinc and magnesium? Probably the biggest reason is that rigorous exercise and stress result in significant mineral losses. And, to make matters worse, most ordinary types of zinc and magnesium are poorly absorbed ? it's very difficult to recover proper amounts without specific supplementation.
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ZMA is designed to combat these deficiencies. University studies have found that the zinc and magnesium contained in ZMA are absorbed far better than other forms. An independent ZMA study was recently conducted on competitive NCAA football players at Western Washington University. The results show that, in eight weeks, the ZMA group increased free and total testosterone levels by 30%, while the placebo group showed a decrease of 10%. The ZMA group also had a slight increase in IGF-1 levels compared to a 20% decrease in the placebo group. In addition to increasing anabolic-hormone levels, the ZMA group gained 2.5 times more strength and functional power over the placebo group.
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So, if you're an athlete, or you're under a lot of stress, you probably need extra zinc and magnesium to perform at your best. And if you incorporate ZMA into your supplement program, odds are you'll attain the same kinds of increases in testosterone and GH production that many athletes have already experienced.
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I did most of this puzzle within my 30 minute bus journey (the schools aren't back yet!) However, I failed to get a couple of answers on the Eastern edge until a few minutes ago when I revisited the puzzle. I am still uncertain about one answer.
|SPRING-CLEANING — double definition — the uppercase em of May is hidden by the word's position. A nice clue for me as we are in the process of spring cleaning, as in cleaning our water supply!
|IRONWORKS — IRON(WORK)S — Jeremy Irons is at least one acting Irons, there may be more.
|CRAZE — "Crays" — for some strange reason this clue eluded me, even though I new the twins in question I failed to pluralise their name and make the connection with "in vogue".
|METROLAND — MET+ROLAND — Met is the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. Metroland is a work by John Betjeman.
|SCRAPE — double definition — I'm still not sure about the second definition here. A fix is a scrape. How does bark mean scrape? To me bark and scrape both mean to graze, usually my shins on the side of the bed, is that the synonym being used here?
|AFTERGLOW — (RAF GET + OWL)* — Nice anagram and surface though WATERGOLF was the first "word" to go through my mind.
|HYPER — double definition — however, I entered HYPE+D (spin = hype, D = doctor) until the obvious anagram at 8 down forced me to think again.
|ARAUCARIA — double definition — the second definition being Orlando's fellow Guardian setter.
|ROOMIER — ROOM(I)ER — roomer is a US term for a lodger.
|NEWSFLASH — N+E+W+S+FLASH — "every way" signifies each of the four cardinal points.
|ERSATZ — ER+SAT+Z — "last?" gives Z, ersatz is a word borrowed from German meaning false or phoney.
|LEND ME YOUR EARS — (MERE ROUNDELAYS)* — a nice inverse anagram, ie the answer "out" gives the fodder.
|CHA-CHA-CHA — three teas (CHA) make up the first dance.
|APPAREL — A+PP+ARE+L — nice surface using centre of SHOPPING to give PP rather than the more usual "very quiet".
|ALPACA — ALP+A CA(t) — Manx cats have no tail.
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BJP prime ministerial aspirant Narendra Modi today slammed the UPA and the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar for "inadequate facilities" for security personnel and said the Centre's failure to address the plight of farmers reflected its policy of 'Mar Jawan, Mar Kisan'.
Addressing an election rally here, Modi said the UPA's policy vis-a-vis jawan's and farmer's was a far cry from the former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's call for 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' five decades ago.
Referring to a televised clip of the wailing of an injured CRPF jawan Dileep Kumar for a helicopter to be rushed to hospital, Modi said, "Ek jawan ko maut ke samne jhujhana parha hai kya isi ko jai jawan kehte hai (a jawan has to fight for light and stare at death...does it reflect the motto of jai jawan)?"
The jawan was among seven security personnel and policemen injured in a landmine blast under Dibra police station area in Aurangabad district three days ago.
Three CRPF men, including its Deputy Commandant Indrajit Singh, were killed in the land mine blast while defusing the high-intensity explosive.
Similarly, he said, the Centre had failed to ensure fair remuneration for crops as a result of which a large number of farmers have committed suicide across the country.
"Our motherland has been bloodied with the suicide of farmers in large numbers," he said and slammed the UPA government for bringing doom for the farmers and soldiers.
Modi, who is spearheading NDA's campaign to oust the UPA government from the Centre at the hustling by giving a call for 'Congress-mukt' Bharat, tore into the UPA government for indulging in corruption during its decade-long rule.
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In her two decades of interviewing potential employees, Jeanne Achille, CEO of The Devon Group, a communications firm in Middletown, N.J., said one candidate in particular stands out.
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To Achille, the flag was crimson red.
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Although the husband snapped to and took the wheel, Achille said, his wife continued to backseat drive.
"She sat back but prompted him with questions: 'Ask about the dental insurance. What about the paid time off policy?'" Achille said.
With so many Americans worried about losing their job, finding a new one and not having enough money to pay their bills, it's understandable that spouses have a vested interest in their partner's employment prospects.
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"I would seriously reconsider a candidate with a helicoptering spouse," she said. "On the other end of the interview and negotiation process is someone who will interrupt the team's workday with zillions of phone calls. It's simply not worth it."
For William Gaffney, owner of Amaxa Group, a recruiting and career coaching firm in Dayton, Ohio, spousal interference is indicative of a larger problem with a job applicant.
"A non-managed meddling spouse demonstrates the candidate will have poor management skills," he said. What's more, he added, "The candidate might be easily swayed by others."
Besides, Gaffney continued, "Any potential offer is likely to blow up because the spouse will end up in the middle of it. If a candidate does make a decision, chances are very high the spouse will convince them to change their mind if the spouse doesn't like it."
A Boston recruiter who didn't want her name used -- let's call her "Nicole" -- couldn't agree more.
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I had the opportunity to watch some of Deitman's match today. When I arrived the score was 4-6;1-0 and when I left it was 4-6;6-3;3-1. I was very excited when I arrived and saw his name on the placard that list the names and scores of the current players on court. I also tried to figure out which of the spectators was Brad. I had to leave early so it's nice to learn that he won the match against the #4 seed from Croatia.
I'm not a tennis player or a coach so all my tennis knowledge is what I've learned by watching my kids play. In my opinion, Deitman's has a very nice game. He seems to prefer his backhand, which he hits pretty flat, over his forehand. He has a big serve. Is he pro material? I have no idea but I wish him all the best. I hope that he is enjoying the journey of junior tennis. He is easy to root for because of his cool demeanor on the court. Good job to make it to the quarterfinals of the Orange Bowl as a wild card. That's called taking advantage of the opportunity!
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Steps from Los Muertos Beach, this deluxe villa, for years the home of an American architect and artist, and his designer wife, combines the very best of old-world Mexican charm, with every modern convenience. Original art and artifacts, collected by the owners from their travels worldwide, give the house a level of personal charm rarely seen in rental property. The octagonal living room opens on every side to either the pool, one of the four al fresco dining areas, or the large dining room which seats 8 people comfortably. Each of the four bedrooms opens via grand double doors to a beautifully landscaped sunning terrace, and two of those bedrooms open as well onto a more intimate smaller terrace. With daily maid service and optional cook, the villa offers a rare opportunity to experience Mexico as it can and should be.
For the auto averse, the house is within a comfortable walk to the restaurants and shops of Old Town Vallarta, the Zona Romantica.
Casa Ladera was fantastic! I entertained two different groups during my stay. The first group included a total of eight women ranging in age from 28 to 79! We were celebrating my mom's 79th birthday. The management set each room up with two twin beds to accommodate each of us comfortably. This is a perfect villa for a girls getaway! Within walking distance to everything...beach, restaurants, shopping and more! We ended up cooking almost all of our meals in the villa it was so wonderful! We even brought in a chef for a molé cooking class! It was fabulous!
After four nights, the girls flew home and my husband and four other couples arrived. The management converted the rooms into all king beds! We also added one of the lower rooms/suites for the additional couple...it worked great!
Each room has air conditioning and had a fan...very comfortable. The living room is amazing...it is the perfect temperature all day and night! The pool was cool and refreshing! The kitchen was beautifully equipped! The entire villa was utilized. Plenty of space to come together...and plenty of private space for self reflection. We never felt crowded. It was fantastic!
There are quite a few stairs that lead up to the villa, but most of them are very low profile, so it makes it very easy scale....even for my mom who was turning 79! The beach is very close and beautiful. We even grabbed a private boat at the Los Muertos pier and went snorkeling at Los Arcos followed by a beach day at Yelapa and short hike to the waterfall there! A MUST do! Swimming under the waterfall is fantastic! All this for $20/pp...boat, snorkeling, beach and waterfall...priceless!
We will definitely be returning to Casa Ladera! Thank you Mark for sharing your beautiful home with us!
I recently took my company of 14 on retreat to Casa Ladera and highly recommend it for business or personal travel. The property is beautiful with amazing ocean views, the large rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff is beyond friendly. Plus, the location is perfect. A five minute walk takes you straight to the beach or into the thick of Zona Romantica.
Owners Mark and Keith are extremely helpful. They converted single rooms into doubles to accommodate our large group, arranged transportation from the airport, and offered suggestions for nearby destinations and restaurants. We've been on several company retreats in the past and their assistance made this our easiest trip to plan by far.
Ivan and Juanita, the groundskeeper and housekeeper at Ladera, are perhaps the highlight of the whole experience. They are both so friendly and fun to talk to. Do not pass up the chance to have them make a meal for your group at the house. Juanita's dishes are delicious and outdo any restaurant you'll find in town.
We had a great time and will definitely be returning to Casa Ladera!
What a beautiful place, we had a fantastic time at Casa Ladera. We had 9 family members with ages ranging from 10 to 74. The house was perfect. There was enough privacy in the bedrooms for the two couples. Everyone enjoyed the open living / dining rooms and the kids loved the pool. The house is close to the beach and to town, very convenient. As much as we loved the house we absolutely adored the staff. We decided against restaurants, with that many people just making a decision on where to eat could be debilitating. So as recommended by Mark we hired Juanita and Ivan to prepare our breakfast and dinner. It was amazing, the food was fantastic. We are picky - typically healthy eaters. We did menus each day for the next. They went shopping, everything was fresh. They made great breakfasts, even arriving early to accommodate our schedule. They grilled chicken, beef and fresh fish, with vegetables, salads and great deserts. We mentioned that we loved cevache and the next day they prepared not one but three types of shrimp / octopus cevache along with some of the most fresh and delicious tuna sashimi I have ever had. Wow!! Quality food and wonderful service. Juanita and Ivan are amazing. Hiring the staff to cook is great option you may want to consider.
It is the BEST! I have been spoiled! Mark is the most wonderful host at making you feel at home with no worries about anything. We enjoyed the convience, and the excellent location. Prepare your self to gain some weight because of all the great reasturants. The worst I can say is that if you do not go, you are missing out on a great experiencing. Pamper your self. (BTY, excellent wireless!)
From the first moment we stepped in the courtyard, we were amazed. This home was
All it said and much more. The open atmosphere was faboulus in the living room and bedrooms. It was the first time I have ever stayed in a home where the windows and doors all open 24/7. Awesome! coffee in the morning on the patio overlooking the beach was so romantic. Juanita and Evan were so very nice, they took care of our every need. The house was so beautiful, it's hard to express it in words. The house was very clean, and we always had fresh towels by the pool. The pictures are spot on. We had six people in our group, there was more than enough room for all. The pool was so much fun, it was used every day. It's not often you get a heated pool in Mexico. Juanita cooked us breakfast for thanksgiving it was the best. I would and have recommended this place to all my friends. We will be back for sure. It was a short walk to the beach, and cab rides into downtown was only $4.
This truly was an amazing house to stay in while on vacation with our family. A luxury Villa with amazing views and truly a perfect spot to spend the most relaxing week in Puerto Vallarta. The food located in the town was great and we highly recommend making it to Pancho's Takos and trying the Tacos Al Pastor. The house sits on the hill side over looking the ocean and the city. We had Juanita the house keeper cook use several meals which were server outside which was the perfect setting for a large family meal. We also had her cook us breakfast serving her yummy chilaquiles. The rooms were all very spacious and the beds were comfortable as sometimes the beds in Mexico can be extremely hard. All and all I can say this is one of the best houses we have rented over the years of going away on vacations. It was amazingly decorated and the house gave the exact authentic luxury Mexico feel we were looking for. You will not be disappointed in your stay here.
Located a few blocks from the center of Zona Romantica and a short walk to the beach, the villa is within minutes by foot or car from Puerto Vallarta's hundreds of restaurants, shopping, clubs, and sightseeing.
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trials suspension setup resource?
Hi guys, new to (motorcycle) trials guy here, I picked up an '07 GasGas Raga about 2 weeks ago and have been slowly working through the basics. I've got the RY video memorized and have basic bike setup where it needs to be I think except for the suspension, for which I'm having difficulty finding info on how to set it up.
I'm 200lbs with gear on and with fork preload maxed out, compression maxed out and rebound damping almost all the way backed out it still seems to be riding too low in the travel, doesn't seem "springy" enough for hop type moves and blows through the travel and bottoms hard anytime I do "big" (to me) moves like bunnyhops landing on the front wheel, larger double-blips (fork clanks on obstacle on the way up) and drop offs over 3ft or so. I'm almost afraid to push too much further on large moves because it feels like I'm going to kill the bike. BTW the rear suspension feels alright, I've got the preload cranked up and haven't found adjusters for the other stuff yet (Sachs shock).
I did a search on here and came up with a lot of talk about suspension but nothing regarding specific trials setup. I'm not sure what it should be, how it should behave. I'm guessing it's nothing like you'd try to tune a motocross or roadrace bike for (i.e. keeping the tire on the ground and controlling stroke). My guess is that I'd want to go up in spring rate, maybe raise oil level a few mm to keep from 'clanking' on the bottom-out. Or is it possible that trials suspension is just like this... extremely soft.. and the bounding around and bouncing the front and stuff that you see the pros do is all masterful technique?
:eek1Should not be a clank sound coming from any suspension. Sounds like your springs could have a problem. Time for inspection of the forks. And yes trials suspension is set soft. All that hopping by the Pros is skill and timing. Takes hours and hours to be good at it.
Got my first "competition" (I put it in quotes because it may actually be more like a crash-fest for me) this weekend; I'll have one of the expert guys check it out and see what they think. In the meantime I'm going to order some stiffer springs and as soon as they arrive, rebuild it. Might as well start there.
compression and rebound settings, will affect you when you ride amature or above (mostly), unless there is a "problem" and in MY humble Opinion.
Sach shocks are not rebuildable, meaning it does nOt come apart, so that the 'average' mechanic or tinkerer can disassemble them and most importanlty get them back together with oil and nitrogen... They can be rebuilt though, and should have it done in 3 years of use, if you can find reasonable person to do so. I had one rebuilt and he changed valving, and I loved it. I also have stock shock on current '2010 raga gold colored 300'
Anyway, back to some tasks you can do. again if novice and if bike isnt messed up, you probably dont need to do this stuff? But I feel that gasgas bikes are more for 180lb riders, than us in 211-220 like me, so:
Front forks, on cheap, you take out the (I hope I have memory right, it is something like) 1.5 inch spacer that exists in the forks, and replace them with longer spacers made from PVC pipe with similiar attributes (inside or outside diameter). creating a spacer that only adds 1/2 inch overall lenght, and doin this on both sides helps a lot on stiffness and preloads for heavier people, both sides could be too much for you at 200?.
***I think somewhere is says you cannot add more than 1 inch per fork, if you do springs bind up before full compression, I cannot recall for sure, so DONT SHOOT ME.
Another option, You can buy springs that are 10% stronger. I put 2 of these in my bike, which replaces existing springs, and left the spacers STOCK lenght. Then lost 55 or so lbs, had to take one out, as it was way too stiff, and might take the other out soon. I used to like stiffer springs all around, now I like softer! so preload is using softer springs, means you wont always be perfect what was it, 1.5 - 2 inch sag. as they used to like it.
Go watch best rider in world, Bou, on youtube! his bike seems to be maybe 1/3 down on where full_weight_off_bike_suspension- travel would be, when standing still position mostly centered. My perception could be off, but then again he weighs in under 200 I am sure, and rides 100x better than I, if not 10000x, so like anything else that is a "clue" to maybe how it is setup, you know?
Compression and rebound: Does nothing to ride height or prelaods
Oil weight in front forks, make big differences in how the compression and rebound works. the clickers make "sllighter" changes... Thicker (10w vs 7wt) means rebound or compression is SLOWER with 10 than 7. Screwing clickers to the POSITIVE, which I think is IN, makes it slower (wait is that right, + means more dampening, I need a picture can only not see it in my head atm)...
One fork does compression (dampening) the other does rebound (dampening) in GASGAS, and dampening means resistance to change in position. I say that just so ANYONE reading this post understands what I believe I understand the terms mean, and hopefully descriptions will make sense if you use same definitions I am. COnvert to your own words if you wish...
I liked (again meaning I used to) use 15wt in compression side, and as close to 5wt I could buy for rebound. now I think I have 7 & 7 (or whatever it was that the factory shipped the bikes with, for oil) in latest bike and am fine with it.
Good luck, you will have fun tweaking as you get better!
One addition, as I reread your second paragraph. Finesse, and some adjustments can change how the forks "bang"... if you jump off things with straight legs and arms, and try to let bike doo EVERYTHING to absorb, then you will want to increase for oil weight and preload. Problem is this is not simple, not hard, you just have to follow a proceedure to change the oil in forks, and you probably should do it once a year anyhow at least, so... mines overdue :)
the Bang also could be something not right in forks, so hopefully your new "experienced" buddy will help figure this out...
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I can't imagine that I am not going to have to have the bike re-sprung for my weight. Probably re-valved too. It made a huge difference when I had this done for my Husaberg.
Are there suspension resources in the Portland OR area that know how to setup a Trials bike suspension?
Watch some trials bicycle video and imagine jumping off of a 15 foot obstacle with no suspension. You would absorb all of the impact with your legs. Apply that to the Raga. Other than that, refer to the Gas Gas USA website for suspension setup. 10% stiffer springs with 10 wt oil is probably appropriate for a 200 lb rider. The stock suspension is setup for 150 to 170 lb expert rider. Laden sag should be ~1.5 inches. If you have to crank the preload in "all the way" then you need stiffer springs. Also note the raga forks have different oil levels in each leg. The preload side takes 130cc, the left leg takes 230cc. At least that's the fluid levels on my 06 300 Raga, or 180mm from the top with springs removed and the fork compressed.
I am not sure all the advice on suspension is going to be quite as helpful to a newcomer, as simply spending as much time as possible on the bike, and becoming familiar with very basic stuff like throttle control, balance, steering etc?
Agreed, but the OP is also worried that his suspension may not be working correctly and that damage may result if the bike continues to be operated in it's current condition.
ThrottleJock, you may find this article by Jon Stoodley useful:
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I advise a new rider to practice, turns, throttle control, turns, staying centered over the bike, turns, unweighting and turns. After that go practice turns, uphill, downhill, right, left, anyway you can think of.
Exactly.........mastering trick riding, comes after you have the basics not before.................
This is all really good help guys, thank you! I just wasn't sure if the suspension was knackered completely, I'm too fat, or it's improper skill. Sounds like I do need to go up in preload a smidge via spacers or heavier springs, and refresh the oil w/ proper weight.
I'm going to have one of the experts ride the bike tomorrow to give me a starting point of where I should have it set up, and as soon as I feel like tearing it apart I'll send the forks off to be rebuilt. Suspension is totally black magic to me, I don't know why I'm even trying to figure it out.
Wish me luck tomorrow, I'll take a few pics!
Trust me, I have MUCH to learn. If I make it thru the day tomorrow - that is, riding all sections - and end up in last place in Novice I'll be ecstatic.
Seems to me that all the guys that come into trials with aggressive and or outstanding bicycle skills advance really fast. Good luck in your endeavors.
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