Last problem with my Bike = Shock

[hustle]

Well, Macks helped me fix my brake. The last problem with my Thumpstar, is the shock.

Well, its an original shock, but it doesn't seem to bounce at all.
There is a tiny difference if i move the - + to the +, but only a tiny difference.

There is no air in it at all. When i opened the air valve on it, i pressed the pin down, and a tiny bit of air came out and thats it. I tried putting air in it with my bike pump, but it wouldn't let me put any more in.

Is there a way of fixing it or is it just useless now? I would prefer not buying a new one as a half decent one is very expensive.
Thanks.
Heres my shock. It is a genuine thumpstar shock as it has thump* written on it.

 

[No-Fear]

same shock as mine, take it 2 a petrol station & use their air pump be stronger thah ya hand pump.

 

[hustle]

same shock as mine, take it 2 a petrol station & use their air pump be stronger thah ya hand pump.

What pressure do i put in it.

 

[No-Fear]

should be written on the shock in white.....xxxpsi

 

[hustle]

But i though, if that had to air in it, it should be bouncy as anything or closed up.

Its solid open. Is that right?

Also, i can't get the bolt of the shock. Its on solid.

 

[Mack]

I'd say that seized bolt is binding the shock in the mount. Get them both out before you go on. I think you'll find that the shock may start to work then.

 

[hustle]

I can't get the bolt out. Its like its been welded on.
I'll stick some wd40 on it and give it a go tommorow.

 

[Mack]

or use bigger pipe...

 

[Mack]

Hey hustle...whats happenin? Skinned those nuckles yet?

 

[hustle]

Yes, skinned them loads. The bolts are on solid.
Going to take it to my local mechanic... again.....

just to get the bolt of.
Will update soon.

I found a Original thumpstar shock the same as mine on ebay but the guy wants £70 for it. I think thats about 200 au dollas.

 

[Mack]

I'd wait till you get the bolts loosed, your shock may be fine. If your gonna spend money on a shock, I'd put the money towards a better shock if possible.

 

[hustle]

Are original thumpstar shocks worse then fastace?

 

[Mack]

all depends which individual shocks your comparing

 

[No-Fear]

Are original thumpstar shocks worse then fastace?

prolly made in same factory!