Parts for older SX-R fork

[GWood]

Folks, the diagnosis came back on my '01 ('02?) SX-R. The lower bushing on
the rebound damper assembly has failed, and it won't hold oil anymore.

I've put a new fork on my bike, but would love to find this little part, put
the old fork back together and be able to offer it to a good home for a few
$. When it was working right, it was an OK fork.

My LBS tells me Manitou doesn't stock the rebuild kit anymore, and they
can't get the part. My mechanic suggested I try to find one on the net,
hence my post here. Anybody know of a shop or outlet that specializes in
older model replacement parts? Or anybody got a defunct SX-R of that
approximate era they are willing to part out?

Thanks
Gary

[ellis]

"GWood" > wrote in message
...
> Folks, the diagnosis came back on my '01 ('02?) SX-R. The lower bushing
on
> the rebound damper assembly has failed, and it won't hold oil anymore.
>
> I've put a new fork on my bike, but would love to find this little part,
put
> the old fork back together and be able to offer it to a good home for a
few
> $. When it was working right, it was an OK fork.
>
> My LBS tells me Manitou doesn't stock the rebuild kit anymore, and they
> can't get the part. My mechanic suggested I try to find one on the net,
> hence my post here. Anybody know of a shop or outlet that specializes in
> older model replacement parts? Or anybody got a defunct SX-R of that
> approximate era they are willing to part out?
>
> Thanks
> Gary
>
>

Don't know where to find parts, but I've gotta say SX-R was one of the best
forks I've had. Smooth, light and didn't have to do squat to maintain it.
Also had SXs and I still ride a SX-ti on one of my bikes. I've seen whole
SX-Rs on ebay for $25 - 30. That's probably your best bet.

[cowens64]

"GWood" > wrote in message
...
> Folks, the diagnosis came back on my '01 ('02?) SX-R. The lower bushing
> on
> the rebound damper assembly has failed, and it won't hold oil anymore.
>
> I've put a new fork on my bike, but would love to find this little part,
> put
> the old fork back together and be able to offer it to a good home for a
> few
> $. When it was working right, it was an OK fork.
>
> My LBS tells me Manitou doesn't stock the rebuild kit anymore, and they
> can't get the part. My mechanic suggested I try to find one on the net,
> hence my post here. Anybody know of a shop or outlet that specializes in
> older model replacement parts? Or anybody got a defunct SX-R of that
> approximate era they are willing to part out?
>
> Thanks
> Gary
>


I have a 2000 SX LT that needs new Red MCU's and Connectors.
If anyone knows where I can get some, let me know.
Thanks
Chris

[G.T.]

"cowens64" > wrote in message
...
>
> "GWood" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Folks, the diagnosis came back on my '01 ('02?) SX-R. The lower bushing
> > on
> > the rebound damper assembly has failed, and it won't hold oil anymore.
> >
> > I've put a new fork on my bike, but would love to find this little part,
> > put
> > the old fork back together and be able to offer it to a good home for a
> > few
> > $. When it was working right, it was an OK fork.
> >
> > My LBS tells me Manitou doesn't stock the rebuild kit anymore, and they
> > can't get the part. My mechanic suggested I try to find one on the net,
> > hence my post here. Anybody know of a shop or outlet that specializes
in
> > older model replacement parts? Or anybody got a defunct SX-R of that
> > approximate era they are willing to part out?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Gary
> >
>
>
> I have a 2000 SX LT that needs new Red MCU's and Connectors.
> If anyone knows where I can get some, let me know.

It's a little late since I just threw out about 50 red MCUs for those forks
along with some connectors since I was cleaning up while moving. I used to
work at Answer and after I left anytime I'd call warranty they'd mail me
bags full of that ****.

Greg

[GWood]

No rebound damper lower assembly bushings, huh?

[Bill Wheeler]

On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:51:08 GMT, "GWood" > wrote:

[snip]

>Thanks
>Gary
>
Gary, how about using a big, fat, high volume tire and some body
motion. I think overall that will work better than your Manitou.

Although I do have fond memories of my Manitou SX-R. It was the only
suspension fork I've ever run. Never had an issue with it, until I
figured out I really didn't need it.

Peace,
Bill


The First law, Inertia: Unless acted upon by an outside force,
a body at rest tends to stay at rest,
and a body in motion tends to stay in motion.
Sir Isaac Newton

[GWood]

Too late I'm afraid Bill, already got a 'Zoc as a replacement. Was hoping
to be able to pass this old fork along to an aspiring beginner, maybe
somebody with skinny tires ;-)

"Bill Wheeler" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:51:08 GMT, "GWood" > wrote:
>
> Gary, how about using a big, fat, high volume tire and some body
> motion. I think overall that will work better than your Manitou.
>
> Although I do have fond memories of my Manitou SX-R. It was the only
> suspension fork I've ever run. Never had an issue with it, until I
> figured out I really didn't need it.
>
> Peace,
> Bill