i have a 99 warrior, and i think that the rear shock needs adjusting, it does not "pop" up like i feel that they should. can i just add air to the cylinder? or wat do i do? thanks.

 

the reservoir is filled with nitrogen gas not air, at the bottom of your shock is the damping adjustment clicker (you turn it with a screwdriver) I can't remember which way to turn it, but it makes the shock rebound faster, try adjusting that first...hope that helps.

 

thanks a bunch, i will have to try that tomorrow. where are you from in ohio?

 

If you haven't figured out your rebound adjuster by now, you have 20 clicks af adjustment. You need to turn the adjuster COUNTERCLOCKWISE while listening, counting, & feeling the clicks as you go. After reaching the stop, which is the minimum rebound damping, you'll then know how much rebound you had dialed in.
Then you can add some rebound back in, to your satisfaction.
The amount of rebound depends somewhat on your style of riding and skill level. For example, in XC more rebound would probably be desired, whereas in MX, where stutter bumps, whoops, braking bumps are involved less rebound is needed in order for the shock to return to normal more quickly. You didn't say what kind of riding you do, but I'd start with about 5 clicks & test ride the terrain you normally have had a problem with & then go from there with more or less.