T-Bob Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 So you paid R800 for some oil in your shock? Don't sound so sweet to me. R800 for a full service and rebuild.
T-Bob Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 LBS here is R 380 for 25 or 50 hrs for service. "Removal of lowers, removal of air spring, replace with new oil and suspension grease. (Excl parts)" As Therm' said, lowers services are pretty easy and also not exactly expensive at a shop either.
Robbie Stewart Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 My camber had it's first service yesterday. Got it back all lubed, primed and ready to roll. I have been fastidious in ensuring that the stanchions of the fork and the shock get a rinse and wipe after every 3rd ride or so. So far, no signs of wear on either, albeit only around 40 or so hours in. Not sure what the LBS is gonna quote me for a proper suspension service, but if they pull the mickey, there is always Knipe Racing. Louis is a suspension guru, and does not rip it as far as his invoicing is concerned.
MintSauce Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 LBS here is R 380 for 25 or 50 hrs for service. "Removal of lowers, removal of air spring, replace with new oil and suspension grease. (Excl parts)" That is fair
DuncanCT Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Rather turn your bike upside down for 15min every couple of weeks and let the oil in the lowers soak the foamrings again. Is it worth storing your bike upside down or is that overkill?
Rigardt@Scott Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Is it worth storing your bike upside down or is that overkill? Wouldn't recommend storing it that way. If there is a bit of air in your brake lines they seem to lose pressure. If you tip it over for 15mins every 2nd/3rd week that should be more than enough to keep the foam rings lubricated.
Mongoose! Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Rather turn your bike upside down for 15min every couple of weeks and let the oil in the lowers soak the foamrings again. Lefty also?
Tankman Posted September 13, 2017 Author Posted September 13, 2017 Lefty also?Na ... lefty not so much, is the right way down already. And the rebound unit is way more sealed than forks. Rock Shox RS1 does not even have foamrings, dustwipers only.
Kalahari Vegmot Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Na ... lefty not so much, is the right way down already. And the rebound unit is way more sealed than forks. Rock Shox RS1 does not even have foamrings, dustwipers only.Speaking of lefty... Where can you buy the tools and get taught on servicing them?
The Bull Shark Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Did my lowers and air spring last week. Seriously, an easier job than bleeding brakes. And you don't always have to replace dust wiper seals when doing a lowers. It all depends in what state they are in. If you do lowers regularly then they won't wear as quick. I can do a lowers in 20 - 30 minutes. I suggest a work stand though.
Mongoose! Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Speaking of lefty... Where can you buy the tools and get taught on servicing them? Doctor Cannondale / Youtube ?
Kalahari Vegmot Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Doctor Cannondale / Youtube ?Should've used common sense for Youtube... And the proprietry tools?
shaper Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Should've used common sense for Youtube... And the proprietry tools?video shows you what tools required https://vimeo.com/110514622 Am sure you will be able to get the specialist tools of ebay etc http://www.cannondaleanswers.com/what-tools-do-i-need-to-work-on-lefty-2-0-or-supermax/ http://www.cannondale-parts.de/Workshop/tool
The Bull Shark Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Work for omnico .....das really the only way , I've tried to get training and tools ..next to impossible Try to get the tools on eBay.
Tankman Posted September 13, 2017 Author Posted September 13, 2017 Speaking of lefty... Where can you buy the tools and get taught on servicing them? Work for omnico .....das really the only way , I've tried to get training and tools ..next to impossible Yup that is a tough task, I begged and pleaded for some years, finally got some training directly from the Cannondale guys ... but then had to wait another 6months for the tools. I got the feeling that Lefty boys do not really want to make the intricate workings of a Lefty public knowledge, which is understandable, they dont want any "Jan Raap en sy Maat" poking around in there with sticks. Might be wrong, that was just the feeling I got.
The Bull Shark Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Yup that is a tough task, I begged and pleaded for some years, finally got some training directly from the Cannondale guys ... but then had to wait another 6months for the tools. I got the feeling that Lefty boys do not really want to make the intricate workings of a Lefty public knowledge, which is understandable, they dont want any "Jan Raap en sy Maat" poking around in there with sticks. Might be wrong, that was just the feeling I got. That is just the type of thing to challenge me. And my son had to decide he wanted a Scalpel Si.
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