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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
Anyone have a clue as to how it's done? The manual sure didn't go into
much detail (at all), and I figured I'd ask since a few others here have the same fork I think (Bomba, Shaun?). Just was wondering what would need to be done after riding around on it for the last six months or so. Tips, tricks, info, anything would be great. -Slash -- "Ebert Victorious" -The Onion |
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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
"Slash" wrote in message ... Anyone have a clue as to how it's done? The manual sure didn't go into much detail (at all), and I figured I'd ask since a few others here have the same fork I think (Bomba, Shaun?). Yeah, I got the same one. Just was wondering what would need to be done after riding around on it for the last six months or so. Ride it some more is all. Tips, tricks, info, anything would be great. Is it leaking? Has it gone sloppy (bushings)? Doubtful, I would say. Did you do the initial oil change, after (10 hours? 100 hours? whatever)? Does the oil need changing? Wiped the stanchions down with some silicon lube occasionally? That helps with seal life and to keep the action nice and 'plush'. There's not much to do, to be honest - I've had to change seals and bushings on mine, but I'm sure that's my own fault anyway, apart from that, damned solid fork needing virtually zero attention. HTH some! Shaun aRe |
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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
On Tue, 6 Apr 2004 13:37:23 +0100, "Shaun Rimmer"
scribbled: Just was wondering what would need to be done after riding around on it for the last six months or so. Ride it some more is all. Done. Tips, tricks, info, anything would be great. Is it leaking? Not that I can tell. Has it gone sloppy (bushings)? Nope! Doubtful, I would say. Did you do the initial oil change, after (10 hours? 100 hours? whatever)? Heh, can't for the life of me remember. I think so... Does the oil need changing? See, this is where it gets fuzzy. How the hell do I know if it needs changing? Any weird noise or feel that I should be on the lookout for? Wiped the stanchions down with some silicon lube occasionally? That helps with seal life and to keep the action nice and 'plush'. I'll go ahead and do that tomorrow, though they have pretty good motion on them and the seals seem solid. There's not much to do, to be honest - I've had to change seals and bushings on mine, but I'm sure that's my own fault anyway, apart from that, damned solid fork needing virtually zero attention. I figured I missed some typical scheduled maintenance, but from the sound of it, if it works - ride it until it doesn't. HTH some! You betcha. Shaun aRe -Slash -- "Ebert Victorious" -The Onion |
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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
"Slash" wrote in message ... On Tue, 6 Apr 2004 13:37:23 +0100, "Shaun Rimmer" scribbled: Just was wondering what would need to be done after riding around on it for the last six months or so. Ride it some more is all. Done. Good. Tips, tricks, info, anything would be great. Is it leaking? Not that I can tell. Good. Has it gone sloppy (bushings)? Nope! Good! Doubtful, I would say. Did you do the initial oil change, after (10 hours? 100 hours? whatever)? Heh, can't for the life of me remember. I think so... Does the oil need changing? See, this is where it gets fuzzy. How the hell do I know if it needs changing? Any weird noise or feel that I should be on the lookout for? Uhhhm, should give hours of use per suggested oil change in the manual/on the web site. Another way, take off a top cap, dip a stick in there, drop some oil on white paper, compare to colour of new oil. If it looks really dark or full of crud compared to the new oil, then do a change. Or, if you have new oil, just change it anyway if you wish. Can't do any harm! Wiped the stanchions down with some silicon lube occasionally? That helps with seal life and to keep the action nice and 'plush'. I'll go ahead and do that tomorrow, though they have pretty good motion on them and the seals seem solid. Aye, but it seems to make a difference. Best stuff I used, is that silicon spray, for lubing car door seals and rubber trim etc. Auto store stuff. There's not much to do, to be honest - I've had to change seals and bushings on mine, but I'm sure that's my own fault anyway, apart from that, damned solid fork needing virtually zero attention. I figured I missed some typical scheduled maintenance, but from the sound of it, if it works - ride it until it doesn't. More or less! Just don't leave it forever between oil changes, and wipe the stanchions with silicon lube every now and then, and RIDE! HTH some! You betcha. Good, then! Shaun aRe |
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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 10:07:59 +0100, Shaun Rimmer wrote:
More or less! Just don't leave it forever between oil changes, and wipe the stanchions with silicon lube every now and then, and RIDE! Mine have received absolutely zero maintenance since I bought them. When they stop working I'll bin them. Yay for our disposable consumerist society! -- a.m-b FAQ: http://www.j-harris.net/bike/ambfaq.htm a.bmx FAQ: http://www.t-online.de/~jharris/bmx_faq.htm |
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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
"bomba" wrote in message news On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 10:07:59 +0100, Shaun Rimmer wrote: More or less! Just don't leave it forever between oil changes, and wipe the stanchions with silicon lube every now and then, and RIDE! Mine have received absolutely zero maintenance since I bought them. When they stop working I'll bin them. Yay for our disposable consumerist society! What, you wouldn't even spend the 20 or whatever £'s to replace seals/bushings? Seems a total waste of a good fork not too. Shaun aRe |
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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
"Shaun Rimmer" wrote in message ... "bomba" wrote in message news On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 10:07:59 +0100, Shaun Rimmer wrote: More or less! Just don't leave it forever between oil changes, and wipe the stanchions with silicon lube every now and then, and RIDE! Mine have received absolutely zero maintenance since I bought them. When they stop working I'll bin them. Yay for our disposable consumerist society! What, you wouldn't even spend the 20 or whatever £'s to replace seals/bushings? Seems a total waste of a good fork not too. In fact, tell you what, when the seals and bushings are worn out, don't bin the forks, give 'em to me. Shaun aRe |
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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 14:38:25 +0100, Shaun Rimmer wrote:
Mine have received absolutely zero maintenance since I bought them. When they stop working I'll bin them. Yay for our disposable consumerist society! What, you wouldn't even spend the 20 or whatever £'s to replace seals/bushings? Seems a total waste of a good fork not too. In fact, tell you what, when the seals and bushings are worn out, don't bin the forks, give 'em to me. I wasn't actually serious. It's true that they've received no maintenance and that I am too lazy to do any until they start underperforming, but I'm not really going to bin them. If I do get new forks to replace them at any point (unlikely to be till '05), I will donate the old ones to you. -- a.m-b FAQ: http://www.j-harris.net/bike/ambfaq.htm a.bmx FAQ: http://www.t-online.de/~jharris/bmx_faq.htm |
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Fork maintenance? - '02 Marzocchi MXR!
"bomba" wrote in message news On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 14:38:25 +0100, Shaun Rimmer wrote: Mine have received absolutely zero maintenance since I bought them. When they stop working I'll bin them. Yay for our disposable consumerist society! What, you wouldn't even spend the 20 or whatever £'s to replace seals/bushings? Seems a total waste of a good fork not too. In fact, tell you what, when the seals and bushings are worn out, don't bin the forks, give 'em to me. I wasn't actually serious. It's true that they've received no maintenance and that I am too lazy to do any until they start underperforming, but I'm not really going to bin them. Heheheh, I'd hoped you were joking. If I do get new forks to replace them at any point (unlikely to be till '05), I will donate the old ones to you. Sweet! Got my old C.Butler frame needs building up some time, forks on that are utter poxyness. Cheers! Shaun aRe |
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