Fork servicing - could I bribe someone to teach me (Sydney)

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mrx78u

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Hi RBers,

Forks and shocks are the only things I don't service on my bikes, I was hoping I could bribe someone to walk me through the process, I've got a set of fox F-series I want to service for now and use for a practice run, in future I have a set of revelations a monarch and a RP2 shock to maintain. I'm expecting it to be fairly easy, I just don't have the confidence to start pulling them apart yet.

I'm in Glenbrook but can travel around Sydney. Maybe I could buy your new seals or something as payment.
 
ChopSticks

ChopSticks

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dont require payment, and happy to offer some fork oil I have (used for my old 34's which I no longer have use for)
I'm no fork expert, but I do know how to take off the lowers/service, and can happily walk you through the process/give hand if you want
 
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mrx78u

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ChopSticks said:
dont require payment, and happy to offer some fork oil I have (used for my old 34's which I no longer have use for)
I'm no fork expert, but I do know how to take off the lowers/service, and can happily walk you through the process/give hand if you want
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That would be much appreciated, surely you wouldn't turn down beer though?
 
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driftking

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I doubt many people will ask for payment.

I would encourage you to read your technical manuals on the forks, try find them online if you don't have the hard copy.
There are usually servicing videos online too to help aid you too.

It will be much easier if you understand the forks parts, I would not advise going in somewhat blind.
 
ChopSticks

ChopSticks

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driftking said:
It will be much easier if you understand the forks parts, I would not advise going in somewhat blind.
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+1
download the correct manual, confirm oil levels required..... everything else is generic


mrx78u said:
That would be much appreciated, surely you wouldn't turn down beer though?
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mrx78u said:
Have you done seals before or just lowers?
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All good... honestly not a beer guy.... or a drinker for that matter.

seals/lowers is essentially same job.
Depending on the current condition of your seals, you can re-use them (assuming lips havent folded or been damaged).
Same goes for the foam rings, soak them in new oil and press it out.... repeat until foams look less soiled/ dirty.
clean inside of the fork lowers, grease up the seal, slide lowers back on (halfway) add correct amount of oil, push lowers further and reinstall bolts.

daunting at first... but pretty easy once youve done it a few times and know what to do.


Edit: actually... as payment you can buy a 3x pack of paper towels ;)
 
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T-Rex

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How about this?

Chops shows you how to service your lowers.

You give the beer to T-Rex, who likes beer, and is owed a favour by Chops.

What goes around, comes around......
 
ChopSticks

ChopSticks

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T-Rex said:
How about this?

Chops shows you how to service your lowers.

You give the beer to T-Rex, who likes beer, and is owed a favour by Chops.

What goes around, comes around......
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sounds like a plan!!! OP.... ill take the beer.... I own T-rex a favour with some stuff he gave me!
 
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mrx78u

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OK suits me just fine, though the missus might start to get suspicious if I'm buying paper towel prior to "servicing forks" with strange men.
 
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mrx78u

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Yes I'll bring the lube. Actually waiting to hear back from fox regarding the oil volumes for my f125s as they're giant OEM and aren't listed on the fox website.
 
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