Fork Oil

[Guest ctMTBer]

Where can one buy fork oil for a Rock shox Reba? I dont want to go and buy 1L when all I need is 250ml? and 5ml?

 

Any bike shop in Cape Town sell the small amounts?

[Hairy]

Oooo ... this can get very interesting.

 

If you do a google search you will many alternatives that can be used and at a fraction of the cost of the "real deal".

 

I will be keeping an eye on this thread as I did the research when I serviced my Fox fork, but will also be having to do the same for my Revelation soon.

 

H

[Cav']

Take it to your LBS and let them do it for you

[Guest ctMTBer]

Rather want to do it myself.....have all the tools just need the oil

[Hairy]

http://www.diymtb.com/displayItems.asp?cid=45

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=17223627

There is lots of info out there ...

[Hairy]

I agree, if the fork is not under warrant tee period, then go D.I.Y if you have the aptitude.

[Guest Omega Man]

Rather want to do it myself.....have all the tools just need the oil

If you know the weight you need you can get it from Suzuki South or if you are in the North maybe Droomers Yamaha. It should cost about R80 for 500ml.

[Guest ctMTBer]

I agree, if the fork is not under warrant tee period, then go D.I.Y if you have the aptitude.

Yes and yes.....

 

Thanks for the links, but none of those sites are local.

I wonder if they will ship to SA?

[Bike Mob]

what weight is it that you need?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Just go to the moto shops and get some of their shock oil. Comes in 500ml containers, and they should have a selection of weights. Actually, have a look at the weight you need. I have some fork oil from when I serviced my Boxxer, so I may be able to spot you some if it's the right weight.

[Guest Omega Man]

what weight is it that you need?

The weight refers essentially to the thickness of the oil. the higher the weight the thicker the oil.

[Super_mil]

Just get some Bel-Ray fork oil. It's R100 for 1L (go for the 7.5wt as it's a good inbetweener weight). The LBS is probably going to rush you like R40 for the small volumes you require anyway.

 

Edit to add: that you can pick it up at any store that stocks motor bike spares.

Also, it doesn't have to be Bel-Ray, but I have just found the Bel-Ray stuff to be excellent and well priced.

 

Edited again to remove a brain fart typo

Edited November 8, 2012 by Super_mil

[Hairy]

I am waiting for GoLefty to hook onto this thread as he would give some very useful info.... ping GL ... ping ... where are you

[Hairy]

Just get some Bel-Ray fork oil. It's R100 for 1L (go for the 7.5wt as it's a good inbetweener weight). The LBS is probably going to rush you like R40 for the small volumes you require anyway.

 

Edit to add: that you can pick it up at any store that stocks motor bike spares.

Also, it doesn't have to be Bel-Ray, but I have just the Bel-Ray stuff to be excellent and well priced.

 

I used Bel-Ray before ... it worked a treat.

[Bike Mob]

The weight refers essentially to the thickness of the oil. the higher the weight the thicker the oil.

 

I know, I am asking what he needs, I work at Suzuki South. We stock most weights and in 500ml bottles @79 bucks

[Guest ctMTBer]

This is what I need according to the Sram website / Document

Damper

123ml 5wt in upper

5ml 15wt in lower leg

 

Spring side (non Drive)

Grease in upper (not sure what type)

5 ml 15wt in lower