Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Bicycle Suspension Service Intervals

Suspension Service Intervals

Proper maintenance and service on suspension products is essential to ensure consistent performance and longevity of your suspension fork and/or rear shock.

The information we have gathered below is from each manufactures website.


Fox Racing Shocks Service Intervals

To extend the service life of your FOX fork or shock, the best product maintenance plan you can follow is cleaning the product exterior after each and every ride or race. Use mild soapy water, a very light pressure water spray to rinse, and wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth.

CAUTION:  Do not use any solvents or de-greasers, as these products can damage the shock's exterior finish or its anodized parts.

Do not spray water directly on the seal/upper tube junction. Never use a high pressure washer on your FOX fork or rear shock.

When dirt dries onto the fork upper tube or shock body, it will chafe and damage the wiper seal. With a damaged seal, dirt works its way into the fork or shock. Simple, periodic maintenance can greatly extend the service life of your FOX fork or shock.

Tip:   If you tend to ride in extreme conditions frequently (dry and dusty, wet and muddy, downhill racing, winter riding, etc.), correspondingly the service procedure items should be done more frequently.


Fox Racing Shocks Front Suspension

Air Spring Forks (All 32, 36: F-SERIES, FLOAT & TALAS)

Coil Spring Forks (36 VAN & 40)

Fox Racing Shocks Rear Suspension

Rear Shocks


RockShox Service Intervals

RockShox Service Intervals

Prices below are labor only and does not include parts or oil.

Complete Overhaul - Suspension Fork - $125.00
Includes inspection of lower legs and upper tubes, replace air valves, o-rings, bushings, seals, crush washers, and oil.

Complete Overhaul - Rear Shock - $125.00
Replace air valve cores, eyelet bushings, and oil.

Change Oil Lower Legs - $65

Change Travel - $65
For forks with internal travel adjust.

Replace Damper Rods - $65.00

Replace Lower Legs - $65.00

Replace Air Spring Assembly - $65.00
Replace all o-rings, seals, pressure check system, custom tuning.

Click on the appropriate manufacture for more information:

Fox Racing Shocks
RockShox

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