Alright, I've been getting a lot of PMs and email lately as how to give Dorados some TLC... I don't mind helping you all out at all but I thought I'd give a lil expose' on how to do it yourself with a lil pictionary.
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LUBING IT UP!
First thing you need to do is figure out whether you have the 02 model or the 03. Diferences, 03 has the new Evil Genius seals which uses a different kind of lubrication. Oil instead grease, hence semi-oil bath on all evil genius equipped Manitous.
More than likely, you have an 02 model with the regular seals.
Left leg is the spring side and the right is the damper side (viewed seated atop the bike). First, the easy way to lube your Dorado. Undo the top cap on the spring side with a big crescent wrench (forgot what size in mm it is exactly). Note: Before you do this and you're running a flat top crown (not the dropped one), make sure to loosen the top crown clamp bolts (4, two on each side).
TODAY'S TOPIC is brought to you by the nice guys at Nicolai Bikes
LUBING IT UP!
First thing you need to do is figure out whether you have the 02 model or the 03. Diferences, 03 has the new Evil Genius seals which uses a different kind of lubrication. Oil instead grease, hence semi-oil bath on all evil genius equipped Manitous.
More than likely, you have an 02 model with the regular seals.
Left leg is the spring side and the right is the damper side (viewed seated atop the bike). First, the easy way to lube your Dorado. Undo the top cap on the spring side with a big crescent wrench (forgot what size in mm it is exactly). Note: Before you do this and you're running a flat top crown (not the dropped one), make sure to loosen the top crown clamp bolts (4, two on each side).
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