It's time for fork maintenance. Anybody know where I might purchase a graduated cylinder locally ?
graduated cylinder
- Thread starter AngryMetalsmith
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Borrow one from the local high school/college chem lab? Where are you in NC?
Amazon in all honesty is probably the easiest.
you should be able to buy a cheap plastic one at your local motorcycle parts place. They sell fork oil too.
I have also seen them at Beer supply stores. I alway have used large syringes with volume marks. Friend of mine picked up a bunch at the pharmacy and handed them out to those of us who wrench their own stuff.
Just by a measuring cup. Easier to clean up anyways.
That's what I used to use. I somehow came across a nice plastic metric/US graduated cup with a pouring spout I use now, but can't remember where I got it. Bought it in store somewhere though.
Buy a really big syringe instead. Really easy to measure and much easier to dispense w/o making a mess. When doing an oil change (fox 40), you don't even pull the caps since you can just inject it thru the foot bolt hole.
that's my method as well. easier to get the oil into the fork too.
it also doesn't hurt that i work for a syringe manufacturer and have a ready supply of large volume syringes
OK, I like the giant syringe method, but where can I buy one ?
You can get syringes at feed stores so you don't have to bust into the nearest hospital.
Fvck yeah Wumpus. I remember commenting on those too my dad when I took him to the local F&S.
Wash and dry the rubber part of the plunger when done. Certain types of oils can cause them to swell if exposed for long periods making them a PITA to use.
Anybody got any oil preferences for a Rocksox Revelation ? I've tried several oils, Bell Ray, Golden Spectro, Finish Line, in Marzocchi forks and so far liked Amsoil the best.
How important is oil quality in an air fork ?
How important is oil quality in an air fork ?
i've been using belray, but that's because its what i had on hand.
The Bell Ray breaks down fastest of all of them.
like i said, its what i had on hand.
we just bought a graduated cylinder, it's got a filter on the stem and an ice catcher....
probably not what you are talking about...never mind
probably not what you are talking about...never mind
Ironically I was rebuilding my Pike for the first time in........too long, knowing I was going to see this when I ripped it apart. I shall rebuild as if I never saw it and see how long it lasts. Ignorance is bliss after all.....
Is that your stanchion ?
Yikes, that's no cheap repair if it is.
Yikes, that's no cheap repair if it is.
Yea, bad (read: toast) lower bushing. Just going to smooth it out as best as possible and rebuild. Eff it. I'll make it through another season on it then by a new fork for myself for Christmas.
Buy it now $90 http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCK-SHOX-PIKE-AIR-CROWN-STEERER-UPPER-CSU-NEW-SPARE-STEEL-STEERER-BLACK-CROWN-/150716963335Ironically I was rebuilding my Pike for the first time in........too long, knowing I was going to see this when I ripped it apart. I shall rebuild as if I never saw it and see how long it lasts. Ignorance is bliss after all.....
I'm not dumping $90 into an 8 year old fork, but I appreciate the thought. It's rideable and doesn't leak, just a bit of a play and not as smooth as it used to be. I'll pick up a new fork in the fall/winter.
Whats with all this bike talk?
Putting off a rebuild on a Marzocchi ZX Fly I got afew years ago...and the Terra Logic on my SS. And the front FOx whateverthellitis on my Altitude...I gotta get on the stick.
Putting off a rebuild on a Marzocchi ZX Fly I got afew years ago...and the Terra Logic on my SS. And the front FOx whateverthellitis on my Altitude...I gotta get on the stick.
