Fox Fork damage

[Batmann2]

So i have a Question for the Suspension Guru's

 

This is now the second time i came across this occurrence; I am busy servicing   my bike and saw this on my fork (photos below). But notice its only on the Left hand side, (air side). So the stanchions are damage as well as the casing, in which the stanchions float in, 

 

Can anyone tell me why this will happen? I clean my bike often as well as use Bronx shock lube.

 

 

Also is there a way to fix this and repair? Or will I have to replace the fork down the line

 

 

[Josh0]

Sheez those seals look really dry, also alot of crud in the grease.

 

When was the last time you serviced the lowers? Do you use appropriate grease for the wipers? Do you wash the wipers with a pressure washer?

 

My fork's seals still look fresh after 6 months even up to a year.

[the nerd]

The fork is trashed. New fork.

[CdT85]

Your fork is toast mate. No way to repair that. Can be due to the foam rings being dry and not lubricating the stanchions. Best is to invert your fork (standing the bike upside down) the night before you ride so that the fluid can reach the foam rings that lubricates the stanchions.

 

Below is the service intervals for fox shock for future reference

https://www.ridefox.com/fox_tech_center/owners_manuals/013/Content/Service_Intervals.html

 

Edit:

Air side usually has less suspension fluid in than the damper side. Hence you being prone to see more wear  on the air side.

[gummibear]

What oil do you use in the fork?

[myveonix]

Oh fork that looks really bad. Hope you have budget

[Pure Savage]

This is the one time when it won't buff out.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[dev null]

That wear was caused by crud being stuck in the wiper seals. Poor maintenance = new fork.

[David Marshall]

New stanchions and bushings or new fork,  Both options cost.  As you are in the Cape Droo is your man.

[igg]

 

Can anyone tell me why this will happen? I clean my bike often as well as use Bronx shock lube.

 

 

How are you using this lube?

If you're lubing the stanchions, it's going to be more susceptible to trapping dirt and having it migrate past the seals. Creates a nice rubbing paste.

[BSG]

Your fork is toast mate. No way to repair that. Can be due to the foam rings being dry and not lubricating the stanchions. Best is to invert your fork (standing the bike upside down) the night before you ride so that the fluid can reach the foam rings that lubricates the stanchions.

 

Below is the service intervals for fox shock for future reference

https://www.ridefox.com/fox_tech_center/owners_manuals/013/Content/Service_Intervals.html

 

Edit:

Air side usually has less suspension fluid in than the damper side. Hence you being prone to see more wear on the air side.

I bought a new Rockshox 29er 30 single air fork, did about 44km since fitment. To prevent damage like these, you say that one must store it upside down before a race, but I hang my bike on the wall by the rear wheel, front wheel down, so will that be good for lubrication then as well?

 

Thank you.

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

[Christofison]

I bought a new Rockshox 29er 30 single air fork, did about 44km since fitment. To prevent damage like these, you say that one must store it upside down before a race, but I hang my bike on the wall by the rear wheel, front wheel down, so will that be good for lubrication then as well?

 

Thank you.

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

No. Hang it by the front wheel so that gravity can pull the oil to the seals.

[Skylark]

Service it and ride it until the wear makes a noticeable difference in use, probably not worth the cost to repair that.

[BSG]

No. Hang it by the front wheel so that gravity can pull the oil to the seals.

Thank you for your help, what you suggest actually makes sense. It took me a long time to save up for this shock and I really don't want to loose it by being stupid.[emoji106]

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

[Kalahari Vegmot]

Why, exactly, does stantion damage=a new fork?

[shaper]

Why, exactly, does stantion damage=a new fork?

Replacing the uppers will cost almost as much as a new fork, then you have to add on fitting to existing lowers and servicing.... so may as well get a new fork.

 

In the meantime, service fork, change wipers and use correct oil and just ride as is whilst saving for a new fork. If the new wipers are kept clean there might not be any further damage and the fork can be ridden without too much oil leak or dirt ingress... but will need more frequent servicing