Should I oil suspension forks?
The most important part of maintaining your suspension forks, is keeping the fork well lubricated. This means ensuring there is lubrication inside the fork, and that this lubricant isn’t contaminated by dirt from the outside. Suspension forks use a unique oil-based lubrication system.
Can I use vegetable oil on bike chain?
Lubing a chain with vegetable oil While lubing your chain with vegetable oil will work for the short term (it is oil after all), it’s really not advisable. It will gum up your drivetrain more quickly than a purpose-made lubricant, attract more dirt, and is better left in the kitchen.
Where does the oil go in a suspension fork?
The oil pools in the lower part of the fork legs, and from here it helps to lubricate the bushes and seals within the fork, allowing it to move smoothly and without friction. To keep the oil in, and the dirt out, suspension forks contain a number of seals.
Why do Forks need to be oiled often?
If you put extra oil on fork stanchion it can mix with the internal oil. If it was a more expensive fork and the performance had reduced I would suggest properly servicing them: changing the oil and seals. Cheaper forks often have elastomers that provides the damping instead of oil which wears out and means you have to replace them.
What kind of lubricant to use on RockShox suspension fork?
Rotate the bike in the stand so the fork legs are pointing upward about 45-degrees. Each leg will receive RockShox® suspension fluid (15W) to provide lubrication. Use a syringe if available to inject 15ml (1 tablespoon) fluid into each bolt hole.
What kind of grease to use on suspension fork?
Another option is to grease the inside of the seal using a bearing grease such as the PPL-1 . Engage both lower legs on upper tubes simultaneously (Figure 9). Use care not to pinch or deform the seals when the legs are engaged (Figure 10). Remove the lower legs and start over if seals are not properly aligning. Figure 9.
The oil pools in the lower part of the fork legs, and from here it helps to lubricate the bushes and seals within the fork, allowing it to move smoothly and without friction. To keep the oil in, and the dirt out, suspension forks contain a number of seals.
What kind of oil do I need for my fork?
The specific grease and oil requirements for each fork are also available in the Front Suspension Specifications documents available for each model year.
How to maintain your suspension fork [ Wiggle guide ]?
There are a number of tips, tricks and procedures that can ensure your bike’s suspension forks stay running smooth and strong, for as long as possible. In this Wiggle guide, we take a look… The most important part of maintaining your suspension forks, is keeping the fork well lubricated.
Can you use non specified lubricant on RockShox forks?
These oils and lubricants have been created, tested, and confirmed to be compatible with the seals and components in RockShox forks. Other non-specified oils and lubricants may not be compatible with RockShox suspension components and could cause damage, voiding the product’s warranty.