Johnathan Roberts Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Hi All, I am Johnathan and new to the forum, I have recently purchased a 2013 Scott Spark 940 and have found the the headset bearings (definitely the lower) need to be replaced. Can someone please tell me what bearing i need to buy??? This is from the manual: semi integr. for tapered 1 1/8-1.5 (44.0/54.9mm innerdiameter of frame) or with 1 1/8 straight (44.0mm) I am really battling to find this, any info would be much appreciated. RegardsJohnathan PS: any info on replacement seals and cartridge for the Fox 32 Forks would also be appreciated. ( My Lockout does not work, I have read that there is "no such thing as full lockout" but i am getting the give through all three modes of the CTD. shock ID is CB6Z
Andre Hooijberg Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Hi All, I am Johnathan and new to the forum, I have recently purchased a 2013 Scott Spark 940 and have found the the headset bearings (definitely the lower) need to be replaced. Can someone please tell me what bearing i need to buy??? This is from the manual: semi integr. for tapered 1 1/8-1.5 (44.0/54.9mm innerdiameter of frame) or with 1 1/8 straight (44.0mm) I am really battling to find this, any info would be much appreciated. RegardsJohnathan PS: any info on replacement seals and cartridge for the Fox 32 Forks would also be appreciated. ( My Lockout does not work, I have read that there is "no such thing as full lockout" but i am getting the give through all three modes of the CTD. shock ID is CB6Z Hi Johnathan, Look-up a Scott dealer in your area and they will know what part you need. If you are battling, look up Probike in JHB and speak with Andre to get the correct part number for your LBS to order (I am sure he can advise who can supply in your area). Regards Fox 32 CTD - Yup, no full lockout (assume Fox Evolution series). You get "lockout" but you can push through and get a certain amount of movement on lockout. The only way to "fix" this is to look at fitting a FIT Performance Cartridge which has more control (this is the cartridge in the Factory series). Unfortunately you are in for about R2,500ish through the LBS (they send through to Fox in Cape Town). Hope you come right.
droo Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 First Q - as far as I remember that headset bearing is a 45/45 1.5", and your LBS should have one. You won't get it from a bearing supplier, it's not a standard industrial bearing. Take the old one with you just to be sure. About the fork - it needs a service, not a new cartridge. The FIT damper would be a worthwhile upgrade, but it's not essential - a service will sort out your lockout issues, and a few other things besides. The interval on Fox forks is 100 hours, and you'll run the risk of stanchions wearing out if you push that too far.
Johnathan Roberts Posted March 10, 2015 Author Posted March 10, 2015 First Q - as far as I remember that headset bearing is a 45/45 1.5", and your LBS should have one. You won't get it from a bearing supplier, it's not a standard industrial bearing. Take the old one with you just to be sure. About the fork - it needs a service, not a new cartridge. The FIT damper would be a worthwhile upgrade, but it's not essential - a service will sort out your lockout issues, and a few other things besides. The interval on Fox forks is 100 hours, and you'll run the risk of stanchions wearing out if you push that too far. Hi Droo, Thanks for the advise, just took the bike in for a full service after i bought it, shocks seemed a little better. I see the stanchions already have wear on them. Seems i have have bought a lemon . Got a reasonable deal but for the extra that i am now going to have to spend probably could have got something better. Thanks again, i will also give Probike a shout. Johnathan
Johnathan Roberts Posted March 10, 2015 Author Posted March 10, 2015 Hi Again Droo, could you please have a look at this link and if possible let me know if any of the kits listed would fit my forks. sorry but i am very new to all of this. http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id152.html thanks
Guest notmyname Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 From what I can understand servicing a fork is not a run if the mill job. Personally I'd rather take the hit and have someone who knows the deal do the work. The headset bearings are quite straight forward just be sure to torque everything to the manufacturer specifications.
droo Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 If your stanchions are already showing wear, I'd stick to OEM seals. Your LBS can order for you, or I can post you a set if you prefer. That damper's fairly straightforward to service, but you'll need the patience of a sloth to get the oil level right - and it's critical. Get it wrong and your compression damping goes for a loop - the fork will dive like a well fed whale and the lockout will do less than nothing. It is, however, worth learning how to do - you'll be doing it often. Your other option is to swap out the cart - I've got a few second hand ones in the shop, and one of them is easy to service yourself if you'd rather not send the fork off the CT every time.
David Marshall Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Headset bearings are a bit of a minefield. If I am thinking of the same one it may be easier (and cheaper) to replace the full headset. At one stage Scott SA were recommending replacement with their Syncros headset. Knock the cups out and take them with the bearings to your bike shop to see what is best. As for the fork, do yourself a favour and send it to Droo. Unless something is damaged a service should cost around half of the price mentioned above.
Johnathan Roberts Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 Hi All, Thank you for all the suggestions. Droo do you have a number that i can contact you on. my email is johnathan.roberts@live.co.za RegardsJohnathan
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