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plowsie

24-05-07 11:53 AM

Fork Maintenece

Quickly before lunch someone tell me what would be likely to be needed to be done on my front and rear forks, the bike hasnt had no loving for at least 3500 miles.

cheers

Stu

Baph	24-05-07 11:59 AM

Re: Fork Maintenece

Your bike has rear forks?? They'll need removing & replacing with a shock...

As for maintenance, not a lot needs doing unless they've started to rust a little.

Maybe replace the oil if you're taking them out to clean them a little too. Handy tip, tip-ex on the top of the forks & the top yoke for alignment. Even if you think they're straight, they might not be & it would completely screw the handling if they weren't put back in the exact same way they were taken out.

jambo

24-05-07 12:00 PM

Re: Fork Maintenece

After 3,500 miles they should be fine.

Let us know when the fork oil was last replaced (if ever) and what, exactly, you are feeling.

kcowgergmm

24-05-07 11:59 PM

Re: Fork Maintenece

how often should fork oil be replaced?

andyaikido

25-05-07 04:52 PM

Re: Fork Maintenece

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcowgergmm (Post 1196001)

how often should fork oil be replaced?

Never did mine in 20,000 miles but you might feel the benefit every 10,000 or so.

Good opportunity to tailor the spring rate and oil weight to your riding location/style and weight too.

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