replacing fork stanchion

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  1. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    Does work! Secret tip ;)

    This is what you want!

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    Rainbow coat!
     
  2. Gilesy

    Gilesy Elite Member

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    Haha maybe a little too blingy for me lol.. Like the idea that Martin and LC have gone down however I guess no guarantee that the bloody thing doesn't leak again
     
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  3. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    What air gap you run?
     
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    Gilesy Elite Member

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    Matris recommend 125-135mm but I put in extra oil so 115mm
     
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    Yes 125mm, 5w quality oil?
     
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    Yes bought 5w synthetic motul from opie.. Did think the synthetic stuff seemed thinner than the Matris 5w stuff that came with the cartridge kit
     
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    Sounds good, tape over holes when seals slide on, watch seal driver does not strike edge of seal when driving home. May help.
     
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    Yes exactly Arthur.. This time I was super careful and the seal was treated like a baby haha.. No pits or marks so can only guess that something has went wrong with the outer tube and it's slightly oval.. Debris on a ride I guess may have caused some unseen damage
     
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    Possible yes, Id rather have an OEM re done than use a paten part, sure you will, all sound good mate so guess your unlucky. Try the spring trick, works on problem forks, make sure you snip the female end of the spring :)
     
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  10. Gilesy

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    A solution could be you give me your forks for a year Arthur :D
     
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  11. martinowen

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    That's a bit shite Gilesy!
    Fingers crossed its sorted soon
     
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  12. arthurbikemad

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    lol, your killing me :) if I see a pair I will let you know :)
     
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  13. martinowen

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    Arthur I didn't think you were showing anyone your new forks
     
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  14. arthurbikemad

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    Shhh, Gilsey is on here ear wigging ;)
     
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  15. Gilesy

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    Haha I do like a bit of bling ;)
     
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    Just removed mine Gilesy whats your address will send them over? :) image.jpg
     
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    Haha they look great apart from that wee drop of oil running down the side o_O
     
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  18. lambchops

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    Haha yeah... Bummer... Let's hope I don't have the trouble you did!
     
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