rotorbug Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 Anyone out there got any suggestions what to apply to fork dust seal to reduce friction between dust seal and fork tube? LBS has a can of a fancy lubricant that improves sliding ability by 30% but it costs R300-00 a can! A friend uses ATF fluid.
Skylark Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 PTFE/Teflon spray, also at the lbs.Not sure any fork lube apart from that which is inside the fork itself is of any use, the wiper is just going to completely wipe it away after a few strokes of the fork, then back to relying on the lube that's inside the fork.
cadenceblur Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 I use this? http://namgear.co.za/our-products/sierra7/
Morne Veer Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 You can try all these other products, and then you can try what I am using : BRUNOX (it was developed in conjunction with, and is endorsed by, Rock-Shox) http://www.brunox.com/website/productpages/Deo-en.html You can, and probably will thank me later (after you bought some). Best part of all, it retails for about R100 and last long as you use VERY little on application. You can get it from BMT in Stellenbosch, where I bought mine (they should be able to courier to you if required), but know some other cycling stores stock it as well. O yes, another suggestion, consider finding yourself another LBS....R300 for a can of cook-n-spray is ridiculous ??!!
DirtyDan Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 Brunox stuff is amazeballs! All their products are awesome. I was lucky enough to win a hamper at the Buffet Olives lucky draw.
Amberdrake Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Saw some of brunox stuff at Pedal worx aswell.. Still considering it but was also R100 odd
The MTBer Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 can brunox be used on Fox forks?As far as I can remember Fox use float fluid(the bule stuff), I can be wrong.
LazyTrailRider Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 I've used this since 2002: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/cycling-tools/chain-lubricant/product/review-pedros-synlube-chain-lube-12-42694/ It's the muckiest stuff imaginable so I don't let it near my drivetrain, but for slider lubrication I haven't found anything else that comes close.
droo Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 If your fork's sticky, it needs a service. There's oil inside the fork that lubricates the seals and bushings, you don't need to lubricate from the outside - as Skylark says, whatever you put on from the outside will just end up at the top of the stanchion courtesy of the wiper seal. The one exception to this is after a wash - the oil on the exposed section of the stanchions will have been washed off, so something like Brunox Deo, Finish Line stanchion lube, Fork Juice or just a rag with some fully synthetic oil or fork oil on it will do the job. Fork Juice is my recommendation, I've been using it with some success for a while now. Again - don't think that any kind of external lubrication is a substitute for a keeping up with service intervals - you'll be on your way to a stanchion replacement faster than you think.
Soufflé Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 From time to time, turn your bike (or fork) upside down for 10-20 minutes. This allows the oil to lubricate the foam rings/seals. As far as possible, keep the lub inside and the muck outside.
LazyTrailRider Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 If your fork's sticky, it needs a service. There's oil inside the fork that lubricates the seals and bushings, you don't need to lubricate from the outside - as Skylark says, whatever you put on from the outside will just end up at the top of the stanchion courtesy of the wiper seal. The one exception to this is after a wash - the oil on the exposed section of the stanchions will have been washed off, so something like Brunox Deo, Finish Line stanchion lube, Fork Juice or just a rag with some fully synthetic oil or fork oil on it will do the job. Fork Juice is my recommendation, I've been using it with some success for a while now. Again - don't think that any kind of external lubrication is a substitute for a keeping up with service intervals - you'll be on your way to a stanchion replacement faster than you think. Absolutely. I specifically just lube after a wash.
cadenceblur Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 From time to time, turn your bike (or fork) upside down for 10-20 minutes. This allows the oil to lubricate the foam rings/seals. As far as possible, keep the lub inside and the muck outside.I hang my bike in this position, so this is good news.
camelman Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 You can try all these other products, and then you can try what I am using : BRUNOX (it was developed in conjunction with, and is endorsed by, Rock-Shox) http://www.brunox.com/website/productpages/Deo-en.html You can, and probably will thank me later (after you bought some). Best part of all, it retails for about R100 and last long as you use VERY little on application. You can get it from BMT in Stellenbosch, where I bought mine (they should be able to courier to you if required), but know some other cycling stores stock it as well. O yes, another suggestion, consider finding yourself another LBS....R300 for a can of cook-n-spray is ridiculous ??!Yep, a Brunox user as well and have never had an issue. Good stuff and if you are careful with the application and it will last a very long time. I use it on shocks, forks and my dropper seat posts.
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