Hey all..
I am currently replacing my fork oil and springs. do you know if i have to bleed my forks for trapped air at all once they are all back together ? may be a silly question but wasnt quite sure.
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Yeah.... when replacing the oil... pump the crap out of the rod until you don't see any more air bubbles, then recheck level, add if needed and repeat.
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re: 'pump the crap out...'
I think he means 'pump the bubbles out...'.
All of the 'crap' should have been removed when you cleaned the things before putting in the new oil.
I think he means 'pump the bubbles out...'.
All of the 'crap' should have been removed when you cleaned the things before putting in the new oil.
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Re: better springs
Meaning...for your weight I presume.
The obvious answer is 'almost anywhere'...so I'm likely obviously missing the point of your question.
Springs can be had from any suspension shop..RaceTech, MX-Tech, Fredette, lots of other places.
Use RaceTech's spring selector guide (or any other you choose) to find what springs they recommend for you. In most cases you can (should) pick a rate at least one size under what RaceTech recommends. Their idea of what's right is way too stiff to suit me. Obviously, where/how you ride matters. 190/woods riding should get you in the .40/.42 area.
No rod at all? What is it that moves the oil ?
Meaning...for your weight I presume.
The obvious answer is 'almost anywhere'...so I'm likely obviously missing the point of your question.
Springs can be had from any suspension shop..RaceTech, MX-Tech, Fredette, lots of other places.
Use RaceTech's spring selector guide (or any other you choose) to find what springs they recommend for you. In most cases you can (should) pick a rate at least one size under what RaceTech recommends. Their idea of what's right is way too stiff to suit me. Obviously, where/how you ride matters. 190/woods riding should get you in the .40/.42 area.
No rod at all? What is it that moves the oil ?
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