[Atomic Dog]

I'm one of those heathen's who has never actually had any suspension serviced on my bikes. I've meant to send in our forks to have it done, but never actually gotten around to it. (Side note: All the bike shops around here are trash and I wouldn't trust them with my bikes, so getting it done locally isn't really an option.)

This winter I feel like I should have a go at doing it myself if it's feasible. What sorts of special tools would I need to do it properly? I've got a variety of forks to deal with, a Fox 34, an MRP Ribbon air, and a Cane Creek Helm coil.

I also have a couple Fox rear shocks that ought to be serviced, but maybe those would be best sent in for now.

 

[canadmos]

Are you talking just seals and oil? Or total break down service?

 

[jstuhlman]

for fox i found the lost bike co youtube vids really good

 

[6thElement]

All of the above should hopefully have service manuals available on their websites. Out of them all, if those are Fox float rear shocks, those are simple to do.

 

[Atomic Dog]

Are you talking just seals and oil? Or total break down service?

Seals and oil at a minimum, total breakdown if it's something that is doable at home.

I assume I'll need some sort of press for the seals, I haven't looked into what other special tools I might need to do anything else.

Out of them all, if those are Fox float rear shocks, those are simple to do.

Wife's bike has a Fox Float Factory CTD and mine has a DPX2.

 

[boostindoubles]

Have you changed the travel on your helm coil? When I did mine, I had to buy some tools I didn't have and also bought a nice adjustable torque wrench.

It clunks so maybe I did it wrong but it seems to ride well.

 

[Atomic Dog]

Have you changed the travel on your helm coil? When I did mine, I had to buy some tools I didn't have and also bought a nice adjustable torque wrench.

It clunks so maybe I did it wrong but it seems to ride well.

I have not, but I'd like to. The previous owner of the pedalhead had it set at 160mm. While it rides surprisingly well that way, I think it's a bit overkill.

 

[Nick]

to drop lowers you should only need a couple hex wrenches and a small hammer, and the new seal/ring kit.

 

[6thElement]

CTD's are super easy, I presume a DPX2 is similar but I've never done one.

I think the only tool I use servicing a CTD is pick and toothpicks to pull out the o-rings I'm replacing.

 

[jstuhlman]

if you want to do more, a seal driver (or pvc pipes of the appropriate diameters) and a set of chamferless sockets will be helpful.

 

[StiHacka]

The Ribbon is easy to service as long as you have the damper bleeding tools.

 

[canadmos]

These are cheap and great for top caps.

Custom Bike Tools

Custom Fork Cap Wrenches for all FOX40, FOX36, and Rock Shox Forks

www.lunarbikes.com

 

[jstuhlman]

These are cheap and great for top caps.

Custom Bike Tools

Custom Fork Cap Wrenches for all FOX40, FOX36, and Rock Shox Forks

www.lunarbikes.com

good find!