Three signs that your fork service is overdue

[David Marshall]

The air spring looks like this :-

 

The oil looks like this:-

 

The stanchions look like this:-

 

I think it's time to go and watch the Rio cycling highlights!

[AlanD]

Oh my, that needs more than service David.

[worriesnot]

jikkels!

[Eddy Gordo]

DAMN!!!!

about how many hours of use is that

[KingZA]

Mental Note: I really must get my fork serviced soon.

[Kalahari Vegmot]

Ooooooooooh..........

 

I thought mine was bad when I serviced it.... Now I feel better about myself knowing there are people who postpone it longer than I...

[BaGearA]

Can promise the bushes look just as bad #*** !

[David Marshall]

Can promise the bushes look just as bad #*** !

Couldn't get a good picture of the fourth sign!

[droo]

Pa se oes.

 

Was that the one you pinged me about yesterday? I think that may be the worst I've ever seen, and I've seen some pearlers.

[HairyLegs]

 

The oil looks like this:-

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If I used my wife's baking tray, I would also need a service.....

[lerouc]

So unless you open it to service it you dont know you need a service?

[David Marshall]

Pa se oes.

 

Was that the one you pinged me about yesterday? I think that may be the worst I've ever seen, and I've seen some pearlers.

Yes.  As soon as I hear from him I will let yo know.  At least you will get it clean!

[David Marshall]

So unless you open it to service it you dont know you need a service?

Keep track of the hours that you ride between services.  There are some tell tale signs like weeping wipers and cracks in the wipers but often these show up too late.  Set up a service routine based on how/where/when you ride.  You can't expect the service mech. to determine when a service is due.

[JXV]

Keep track of the hours that you ride between services. There are some tell tale signs like weeping wipers and cracks in the wipers but often these show up too late. Set up a service routine based on how/where/when you ride. You can't expect the service mech. to determine when a service is due.

A regular lowers service is quick and easy. If the oil is cloudy or the foam rings stained with dirt then fit new seals too.

 

A LOT of forks come from the factory with little or no oil in them. Seen this repeatedly on new forks from both RS and Fox. Bike mechs at my LBS confirmed they also see this regularly. Any new forks I buy from now on will get a lowers service before even riding it.

 

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[Mojoman]

Still some mileage left in that....