How forked is your fork?

[Tankman]

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.

[dev null]

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. 

[dev null]

http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Lefty-Headshock_c_88.html

[Mongoose!]

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

 

Awesome video. Thanks

[Kalahari Vegmot]

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.

Great. Now you can start a Youtube channel, and get an engineering company to remake the tools.

 

Please?

[Tankman]

 

[Tankman]

[Kalahari Vegmot]

This is disturbing.

 

I'm reporting your post for being gruesome.

[Dicky DQ]

This is more a general question so please don't roast me Tank. But why on earth are the services so expensive?

 

I got a quote some time ago (earlier this year sometime) to have my Manitou Minute serviced (120mm travel). Estimated cost somewhere between R1800.00 and R2700.00 depending on the state of things once it is opened. Now to have this done once a year is insane!! I rather opted to ride until it is seven versions of forked and just replace it every 3 years. Cheaper than servicing it for that time...

If you ride a lot this is more likely needed 3 to 4 tines a year.

[Letum911]

If you ride a lot this is more likely needed 3 to 4 tines a year.

Oi, don't come pointing out my laziness. It's not Friday yet

[Mr lee]

What I find strange is that the shops that sell you your bike never mention the 50hrs shock service once you walk out the door!!! Probably don't want to scare you into walking away from the deal....or rather give you a "shock" when you bring it round for a service  !

 

I am on my second bike and the first time I found out about it was after doing some research on upgrading my current fork...and on here of course.

 

When you buy a new fork, does it not come with the 50hrs service kit in the box? If so why are these kits not supplied with the new bike or at least used on your fork when you bring it in and you are just charged the labour??????

 

There is usually a plastic bag that is supplied with some goodies in it when the shops receive new bikes in their box...is the service kit in this bag?

[dev null]

When I bought my Reba I got a bag in the box with seals etc. But I have never seen such a kit supplied with a new bike.

[Andrew_Smith]

When I bought my Reba I got a bag in the box with seals etc. But I have never seen such a kit supplied with a new bike.

 

Got a set with my fork when I purchased it. Will save it for my next service.

[droo]

If you buy a Rockshox fork that's not part of a bike, you'll get a minor service kit in the box with it. That's about it.

 

As for service intervals - 100 hours is generally fine. A 50 hour service shouldn't involve anything more than changing oil unless a pressure washer has been involved.

 

And yes, seals are expensive, but try using an industrial oil seal on a fork and see what performance and stanchion life is like...

[Tankman]

What I find strange is that the shops that sell you your bike never mention the 50hrs shock service once you walk out the door!!! Probably don't want to scare you into walking away from the deal....or rather give you a "shock" when you bring it round for a service !

 

I am on my second bike and the first time I found out about it was after doing some research on upgrading my current fork...and on here of course.

 

When you buy a new fork, does it not come with the 50hrs service kit in the box? If so why are these kits not supplied with the new bike or at least used on your fork when you bring it in and you are just charged the labour??????

 

There is usually a plastic bag that is supplied with some goodies in it when the shops receive new bikes in their box...is the service kit in this bag?

Nope, those service kits does not get supplied with new bikes.

 

Only sometimes with new forks and only with Rock Shox not Fox. Happening less though.

 

Rock Shox Dustwiper & Foamrings R235

Fox Dustwiper & Foamring Kit R665

(Probably why Fox doesnt)

 

Rock Shox used to supply a shox pump with their new forks but they stopped doing that also.

 

There is so much stuff we already try and tell the excited new owners, that just want to jump on that new steed and wheelie out the front door, I am not sure they even hear half of what we say about the new bike. They are probably thinking about where they are going to ride first or what socks they will be wearing!

[Simon Kolin]

Please throw that crap in the bin today and swear to never use it again.

 

It cause havoc with the foamrings, it becomes a sticky mess that attracts even more dirt!

 

Rather turn your bike upside down for 15min every couple of weeks and let the oil in the lowers soak the foamrings again.

Be very careful when making a comment of option sound like a blanket statement of fact for such products. There is nothing wrong with an application of external fork lube if used correctly. I agree that given certain conditions (used on a fork that has not been cleaned of dirt/dust), an external lube could cause issues...in exactly the same way that lube can cause issues with a chain and attract more dirt.

 

Use any lube in moderation and only when the area of application is clean and dry.

 

It would be interesting to see if there was any evidence that turning a bicycle upside down allowed the oil to soak the foam rings and displace external contamination?