Hey guys.. been reading here for quite a while.. have found a lot of valuable information but none concerning the problem I'm having right now..

I'm in the midst of rebuilding an 87 Lt250R and have come to notice a problem with the rear shock since bolting it in.
The quad is on all fours and the rear shock is EXTREMELY stiff.

I should add that it doesn't appear to be the stock shock..
It is set up and looks exactly like this.. only red:



-Now the fitting coming out of the bottom of the shock is off to the side as opposed to out the back like the one in the picture.

-The fitting on the canister is located on the side as well..

-Since the fitting on the bottom of the shock itself is off to the side.. the line looks like it COULD be kinked.. not terribly.. but I'd say at a 90 degree bend.. I'm not sure how finicky these things are

-I pressed the nipple at the top of the canister and nothing happened.. no pressure.

When I say stiff.. I mean like it moves maybe half an inch when i press down on the back of the quad.
Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

I should also add:

-On the top of the shock there is a dial that says "UP" with an arrow pointing clockwise. Values of 1 - 4 or 5 I believe.

-On the bottom of the canister there is another dial. It doesn't click or make any sound. It doesn't max out in either direction. (keeps spinning)

 

No love

 

so the one in the pic isnt the one in question? do you have a picture of yours?

 

mybe it has a diff spring in it

 

Ok im about 100lbs and i love jumping and going fast i would like my shocks on my 02 ltz250 to be as soft as possible and as low i am lower my front shocks what else should i do??????