Jabawakee411 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 I have this small scratch on my stanchion could this be deadly. The scratch is in the range of the part of the stanchion that moves into the shock. Should i be worried and if so what can i d?
The Drongo Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 I have this small scratch on my stanchion could this be deadly. The scratch is in the range of the part of the stanchion that moves into the shock. Should i be worried and if so what can i d? Assuming this is the Fork, what make and model, how old is it, when did you last service it, did you ride it into a rock/tree/pedestrian, did the small scratch appear on it's own? Help us out here. Details please. (To soften the blow, it is unlikely to be deadly in terms of KILLING you, but could be financially terminal if not acted on)
RodTi Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Pics will help are essential... I have quite a bad scratch on my Fox, after the bike fell over, and connected with a rock...At the time, I popped up a similar question... But there's no real answer to this, until you can show what you're talking about... In my case, I sanded the spot down very, very carefully, so as not to remove any more coating - but to take off the edges. I check regularly for any leakage - but been more than a year now, and does not appear to be causing any issues. With this being said - how you go about 'treating' it, will make all the difference - so don't do anything without getting some free advice from your fellow Hubbers! Oh - and pop up the answers to Drongo's questions as well - the more info you put up, the more complete the help will be.
Jabawakee411 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Posted March 1, 2011 How could I forget pics? any way here they are... As for how it happened... My friend and i had a DH session and i forgot to put on the rack since i put my bike in the back of the car. I forgot my friend was coming home with me so we were forced to put both bikes in the back of the car. It must have happened some time then. How do you add a picture it just asks me for the URL
HowellingWulf Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Mine, not really a scratch but wear. Might be some useful info 'ere:https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/99635-fox-fork-stanchion-wear/page__p__1345625__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=1345625
Marius Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 "I have this small scratch on my scrotum could this be deadly . The scratch is in the range of the part of the scrotum that moves into the sack. Should i be worried and if so what can i d?" Go see a DR ASAP!!!
chris_w_65 Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 "I have this small scratch on my scrotum could this be deadly . The scratch is in the range of the part of the scrotum that moves into the sack. Should i be worried and if so what can i d?" Go see a DR ASAP!!! I have a scar in exactly that spot, it is hard to notice though
HowellingWulf Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 "I have this small scratch on my scrotum could this be deadly . The scratch is in the range of the part of the scrotum that moves into the sack. Should i be worried and if so what can i d?" Go see a DR ASAP!!! I have a scar in exactly that spot, it is hard to notice though Please, please, please. No, I said NOOO! Pictures on couch for this thread....
RodTi Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 How could I forget pics? any way here they are... As for how it happened... My friend and i had a DH session and i forgot to put on the rack since i put my bike in the back of the car. I forgot my friend was coming home with me so we were forced to put both bikes in the back of the car. It must have happened some time then. How do you add a picture it just asks me for the URL Click on the link to the Forum Tutorial here - it explains everything regarding what needs to be done. Alternatively, PM me for email details, and I'll pop them up...
chris_w_65 Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 DO NOT GO TO GOOGLE IMAGES AND SEARCH "scrotum", EVER!!!!!!!!
HowellingWulf Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 DO NOT GO TO GOOGLE IMAGES AND SEARCH "scrotum", EVER!!!!!!!!Damn....You guys already got me with blue waffle and special fried rice. Should I, shouldn't I?
Capricorn Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) the important thing about a scratch is that it should not damage the stanchion seals. if the scratch is not deep, then the edges wont be raised by too much, or will have rounded edges that wont affect the seals. Deeper scratches need their edges smoothed down. Oil in the fork might require a slightly increased changing frequency as the dust collects in the scratch bypassing the dust seal. But as scratches go, this is dust collection issue is largely irrelevant, if not completely unlikely in terms of a real impact on fork performance. It's more important that the seals are not damaged. Edited March 1, 2011 by Capricorn
chris_w_65 Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 If you scratch your scrotum people look at you funny
Jabawakee411 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 Im 16 and the whole scrotom thing not FUNNY stop mocking me!!!!
Mecnic Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Thats not to bad how rough are the edges of it. I wold still ide the fork The guys here are usually all in good faith I wouldn't say they are maocking you just having a laugh at your expense don't take it personally
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