How often should I service my Fox forks?
Fox recommends that the minimum suspension fork and shock service is 125 hours of use, yearly, or whichever comes first. That is certainly on the longer side of things. Similar to changing the oil in your car, the more frequently you service your suspension, the better the fork will perform for longer.
Can you use SRAM butter on Fox forks?
Apply Slick Honey/Sram Butter To Dust Seals When the fork is right side up, a majority of the bath oil finds its way to the bottom of the fork lowers. Slick Honey or Sram Butter is a light grease specifically designed to lubricate the dust seals and stay in place.
Is silicone spray good for bike forks?
The straight out answer is NO. Here’s why: 1) Fork spray WILL make your forks feel better… Temporarily. Fork juices are generally silicone (or similar) based, and therefore they allow a fork that feels dry or has ‘stiction ‘ to feel smooth again.
Is Slick Honey the same as SRAM butter?
I bought a tub of Slickoleum because people said it was the same stuff as Slick Honey, but cheaper. Works fine for me. SRAM butter is slick honey / slickoleum, just rebranded.
What fluid is in a Fox fork?
Fox Suspension Fluid is 5wt, 10wt, 20wt and fully synthetic. Green: Used as a bath oil in all Fox Shox forks. It is also the damper oil you will need for all open bath cartridges. Red: Used solely in the older sealed cartridge forks.
What can I use instead of Fox Float Fluid?
Fox Float Fluid Equivalent (Shockcraft)
- Air Chamber Lube 5 cc (Fox) SKU:OEFOX-PILLOWPACK.
- Air Chamber Lube 5 cc (RWC) SKU:RWC-AIRCHLUBE-5CC.
- Slickoleum Assembly Grease 15 oz. SKU:GSLICK-15oz.
- Slickoleum Assembly Grease 5 g. SKU:HB-20-32819.
- Slickoleum Assembly Grease 4 oz. SKU:GSLICK-4oz.
How often should you service a fork?
Service intervals for most modern suspension
| Company and component | Service interval | Instructional resources |
|---|---|---|
| Öhlins forks and shocks | Lowers every 30hrs, full service every 100hrs or 1 x annually | Service manuals |
| Push coil | Inspect bushings every 30hrs, full service every 100hrs or 1 x annually | Support doc |
How much does a Fox fork service cost?
$190 USD • $220 CAD* Thorough inspection of fork for wear and/or damage. Complete teardown and rebuild of damper, including new seals and oil. New dust wipers and foam rings.
Can I use wd40 on my bike fork?
Its not to be used on forks… It will damage the seals… Just used normal warm water to clean the outside then if you can have a tech pop the seals and use a proper fork oil that is synthetic based to lube it…..
Can I use SRAM butter on Fox?
(DO NOT use the old crush washers) We offer a variety of Fox dust wiper refresh kits. To also help keep the fork lubricated, you will need either Slick Honey or Sram Butter. We will be using Sram Butter for this fork service but either will work.
How much does a Talas RL Fork weigh?
TALAS RL TALAS RL Installing Your Fork | Before You Ride | Setting Sag | Adjusting Rebound | Locking Out the Fork | Changing Travel | Service Intervals | Important Safety Information weight 3.98 lbs./1.81 kg
What should the SAG level be on a Talas Fork?
Generally, sag should be set to 15 – 25% of total fork travel. Unscrew the center blue aircap in the middle of the TALAS lever (shown below) on top of the left fork leg to expose the Schrader valve.
How do I replace the AIRCAP on my Talas?
Hold the TALAS lever steady with one hand while unscrewing the aircap with the other. This will facilitate removal of the aircap and also protect the TALAS lever from being forced past its stops. Attach a FOX Racing Shox High Pressure Pump to the Schrader valve.
How do I replace the Schrader valve on my Talas Fork?
Unscrew the center blue aircap in the middle of the TALAS lever (shown below) on top of the left fork leg to expose the Schrader valve. Hold the TALAS lever steady with one hand while unscrewing the aircap with the other.