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Fork corrosion and seals.
ok the bike has come back from the mech's and he said i have some corrosion on the stanchion which may end up leaking fluid. is there anything i can do to fix the corrosion without having to buy a new stanchion or forks? my wallet is in tears right now. also if i had to get a new stanchion would it be more cost effective to buy some new forks instead? and if so which ones?
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Re: Slight problem.
You might be able to wire wool it or something so it's not as abrasive, post some pics :)
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Re: Slight problem.
Yeah, get yourself some of that green scouring pad from the kitchen. Very gently with some warm soapy water give it a scrub. Should remove most of the rust without damaging anything.
Afterwards give the stanchions a wipe with some WD40 or a lightly oiled rag. |
Re: Slight problem.
i cant get a pic yet as my cam's got no battery but i'll do so tomorrow after i fit my new scorpion. i just want to go out on it as i havent had the bike for a good few months cos i had no cash to fix the problems it had. so after dinner a little cruise around south london should get me happy again:) just that corrosion thing will be in the back of my mind.
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Re: Fork corrosion and seals.
Fix the corrosion BEFORE going for that ride.
I know it's not such fun, but neither is forking ( sorry ) out for new seals. It might just make the difference! |
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