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it seems to hold air, it locks out with minimal play (way less than gf's rockshox reba) and it is smooth, although i think there's some air in the oil.. faint squishy sounds when pumping it.
i'll not be able to resist the urge, i'll take it apart soon enough. how do bearings and races hold up?
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i'll not be able to resist the urge, i'll take it apart soon enough. how do bearings and races hold up?
Have a look for my Lefty servicing thread, that might persuade you otherwise.
how do bearings and races hold up?
In principle the telescope is very reliable. Two things to watch out for. Water getting past the boot (or in through the top cap) and oil coming from the damper, as this will wash the telescope grease out.
If you look after the telescope it will out-live the damper and air spring.
However, keep an eye on the available travel because the roller bearings can 'migrate' and limit the available travel. To fix this requires the castle tool as the damper has to come out.
although i think there's some air in the oil.. faint squishy sounds when pumping it.
Yes - that's common, yet the lock-out still functions which is hydraulic. If you can post the damper off to a service center because you can really mess them up if you don't know what you are doing and...replacements are not cheap or might not be available at all depending on the age of the fork.
What year is it?
Howard
Fatty is rad. Does yours work? Three things to check its health: does it hold air, does it lock out (with minimal play) and when it goes through its travel is it buttah smooooothe
Great forks, pretty bomb proof.
Just check the rubber boot for holes or you enter a world of pain