JK, found the Pike kit for solo air. Is it the same parts for the Lyrik?
Does it matter what oil I use in the lower leg of RS forks (air spring side)
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I also ordered an air shaft in addition to the rebuild kit. This will give me all new internals on the air side.
With any luck this hot dry spell will be replaced with T-storms and landslides by the time I get my fork working.
I generally order my rebuild kits from eBay, can often get them cheaper with free shipping if you're not putting in a bigger order from somewhere.
gap30cycles always seems to have good prices on there for my random service parts purchases.
gap30cycles always seems to have good prices on there for my random service parts purchases.
I think I'm just gonna get my bike shop hookup to make an order directly with SRAM. Pickup the Charger 2 with the high/low nobs, the debonair piston, and a full rebuild kit all in one swoop.
I have. The only reason I have this fork is because it came on my Capra and I don't like spending money.Have you considered a return to coil?
The issue is again $$$$ it's like $400 for a Push coil conversion. I'd rather save that money for a coil shock which should make the crazy progressive LR on this bike a bit more chill.
Rebuilt the air side and got a ride in just as a T-storm blew in and turned off the lights. Works great and did not vomit oil all over my rotor, again.
Fucking SRAM/QBP has none of the shit I'm trying to order and Vorsprung is out of Luftkrappe till the 25th
I thought you were on a Pike as well.Fucking SRAM/QBP has none of the shit I'm trying to order and Vorsprung is out of Luftkrappe till the 25th
Lyrik bits:
https://www.jensonusa.com/Rockshox-Lyrik-RCT3-Service-Kit
Also try universal.
Universal is my go to when loading up and I can use one of their coupons and have enough for free shipping.
Otherwise ebay free shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RockShox-Fork-Service-Kit-Basic-Lyrik-RCT3-Solo-Air-A1-2016/112815515612
I had a 2000 JudyXL, it sucked so I gave them 10 years to sort their shit but my 2010 Totem was no better. In 2020 I'll have another go, they'll no doubt be running 12mm super boost axles with 60mm torque caps by then, yaaaay!
I need o add some splash lube to my Durolux, they don't run any from new.
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Do it!
You only choose to test the ones that truly are bad and avoid the good ones. A bit like me with fox shox. Only tried the ones that are crap.
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You probably know this already but be careful of adding too much splash lube. I did one time and it got sucked into the damper of my 2013 Durolux rc2 (thankfully easy to service). I think 5 cc is the recommended amount now and I 'm guessing you have the newer PCS damper.
Yeah I did the same on my Vengence, the Durolux's damper has a nasty sticker saying something about fancy tools and voiding warranty if you open it. Still waiting for them to reply to my warranty claim emails, has been over a month since last contact and probably over two since I told them it was faulty. Will have to call the through the week I guess.
Are you in North America or Europe? The NA guys (e.g., Nick and Darren) seem pretty helpful and also reply to questions on the mtbr forums.
Regarding the damper, a guy from Suntour told me via pm that compared to the older RC2 the PCS dampers are "a bit more tricky because they need to be bled. There is a small grub screw in the piston that's removed to push any air out when bleeding."
Regarding the damper, a guy from Suntour told me via pm that compared to the older RC2 the PCS dampers are "a bit more tricky because they need to be bled. There is a small grub screw in the piston that's removed to push any air out when bleeding."
Nah, Australia. I can't file a warranty claim as requested as Australia isn't on the list of countries so I can't create an account.
I can't ride a the moment so I'm not too concerned but it will stop me buying any future items from them for sure, maybe they got bought out by Bos, they didn't seem to like Australians either.
I can't ride a the moment so I'm not too concerned but it will stop me buying any future items from them for sure, maybe they got bought out by Bos, they didn't seem to like Australians either.
Too bad. My country distributor isn't too helpful either despite suntour being the most common fork brand. Nah, Suntour is a giant company they could easily buy bos. I hope you get that fork sorted out soon.
Had one on my last bike. Was good.