jimbo:
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Your shock absorbers are shot .... (that is my guess) ........
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If you have a 'kangaroo' - there is a very strong possibility that you have one or more expired shock absorbers. This is not uncommon. Perform the bounce test.
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oh yes ......... I just read your post again ......... and I would bet .... someone elses first born ........ that your are riding on 2 or more expired dampers (as those in the UK would say) .........
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