RST Gila Pro Forks – How To Disassemble/Clean/Lube/Re-assemble
4407 September 24, 2017I show how to overhaul RST Gila Pro forks/shocks. I also fixed the lockout lever which was not working. RST recommends this maintenance be done “Every 4 weeks or 25-30 hours of riding or whenever the performance of the fork has diminished(whichever occurs first).” Basic service to keep your suspension working and from becoming stiff …Read more »
RockShox Judy XC Shocks/Forks Service – Disassembly/Clean/Lube/Assembly
2951 August 26, 2015I show how to disassemble, clean, lubricate, replace the oil/suspension fluid and re-assemble RockShox Judy XC forks. This maintenance is recommended every year or 100 hours of riding. The docs say to use “RockShox Extra Light Weight Oil” but don’t really specify what that is. I used 5W oil. But I could have maybe used …Read more »
Judy Butter Vs SRAM Butter
2610 June 21, 2015In some of RockShox overhaul videos I recommended Judy Butter. But SRAM acquired RockShox and Judy Butter was replaced with SRAM Butter. But it’s different. SRAM Butter is made by Slickoleum.
Fixing RockShox Quadra 21R Forks – Elastomers Replaced With Wood Dowels
2011 October 27, 2016I bought this Klein Pulse-Comp mountain bike at a garage sale and got a great deal. The Rock Shox 21R Shocks weren’t frozen, but barely moved. When I went to overhaul them, I found that someone had replaced the elastomers inside with wooden dowels. What the heck? The forks seemed to be in good shape …Read more »
How To Clean/Lube A Suspension Seatpost
1972 June 27, 2014I show how to disassemble, clean, lube, and re-assemble a suspension seatpost.
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