Fox Fork damage

[Pure Savage]

Rockshox is way cheaper to maintain, and does not require services as frequently as Fox.

You can get seal kits from Robbies Bicycle Concepts for Fox and Rockshox for a lot cheaper than the official seals, plan to get some for my service coming up.

 

Also, I own Rockshox, Marzocchi, Manitou and Fox forks, They are all almost equally easy to service. Just the Damper service that I will leave to the pro's. Buy some fork oil from a motor cycle shop, I generally use Motul, usually about R200 for a liter, download the service manual, and service it yourself.

 

And rather service your fork more rather than less frequently. My one Marzocchi is a 2005 model, with zero wear on the stanchions. If you take  care of your fork, it will give you years of service

If you fork your fork it will fork your wallet

[CdT85]

I see some myths to clear up here, so...

 

1. Stanchion replacement will set you back less than half the price of a new fork - around R 6 500. Whether or not it's worth it depends on which variant of the fork you have - if it's a CTD Evolution, throw it in the bin and get a Reba. If anything else, just get the stanchions done.

 

2. The only thing that'll prevent this is proper maintenance. Fox forks need to be rebuilt every 100 hours. The end. Stanchion lube, turning your bike upside down, or anything that doesn't involve changing oil and seals is basically putting lipstick on a pig. Seals keep the outside world out, and when they wear out they need replacing. The lubrication in a fork comes from inside, and nothing you apply from the outside will make any difference.

 

As to your question about Float fluid - just use the proper stuff. We sell it for R 10 a sachet, which is enough for an air spring. No need to buy the big bottle, it'll last the average home mechanic several lifetimes.

 

Seals - SKF, U2NR and Push are all available if you don't want to go the OEM route, and if you're doing the servicing yourself all the manuals are available online. You'll need a few tools, but the kit will cost you less than a full service, so if you're confident enough and have a clean place to work it's worth the investment.

 

Thanks for clearing that on up Droo . Got that hint from a Fox (official) maintenance video online. if its bs, I will stop stop doing it on my ride. Can see the logic in doing it though, getting the fluid to the foam rings, but I understand it doesn't  cancel out doing a service. I stick to my service schedule as per fox's spec

[Batmann2]

I see some myths to clear up here, so...

 

1. Stanchion replacement will set you back less than half the price of a new fork - around R 6 500. Whether or not it's worth it depends on which variant of the fork you have - if it's a CTD Evolution, throw it in the bin and get a Reba. If anything else, just get the stanchions done.

 

2. The only thing that'll prevent this is proper maintenance. Fox forks need to be rebuilt every 100 hours. The end. Stanchion lube, turning your bike upside down, or anything that doesn't involve changing oil and seals is basically putting lipstick on a pig. Seals keep the outside world out, and when they wear out they need replacing. The lubrication in a fork comes from inside, and nothing you apply from the outside will make any difference.

 

As to your question about Float fluid - just use the proper stuff. We sell it for R 10 a sachet, which is enough for an air spring. No need to buy the big bottle, it'll last the average home mechanic several lifetimes.

 

Seals - SKF, U2NR and Push are all available if you don't want to go the OEM route, and if you're doing the servicing yourself all the manuals are available online. You'll need a few tools, but the kit will cost you less than a full service, so if you're confident enough and have a clean place to work it's worth the investment.

Hi Droo

 

thanks for that, just what i needed to hear. Not planing to replace the stanchions. will look for a new or good condition 2nd hand fork

 

and CTD is the fork i have. i will service the fork now  and see how far i get before it will completely be junk, Cant keep replacing seals now all the time, not worth the expense

I will see if i can pop in to buy some of those sachets. can keep a few in my tool box,

 

 I have a proper workshop at work where i service my bike, all the tools i do have

 

thanks for the advice