Quick shock rebuild question

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Andy_C
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Quick shock rebuild question

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Fitted the new seal kits to the shocks this afternoon - going out for a ride shortly :D

For some reason on one of the shocks if I fully tighten the plug with the seal in, the action becomes very stiff, if I back it off just a 1/4 turn it is fine.

I am hoping that 1/4 turn from tight will still allow the O ring to seal, and the plug will not work loose.

I double checked everything in the build up of the piston etc, and everything is in accordance with the manual.

Cant be a bent damper rod otherwise surley it would be stiff / not work well wherever the plug is.

Interesting that it was the same when I took it apart - the action was very stiff.

Looked at the shock manual and I cannot see any reason why this should happen. Any thoughts, anyone else ever come accross this?
Current bikes: Kawasaki KH400, Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1200 Triumph Speedmaster, Morini Strada 3 1/2
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