Caution: Rant Enclosed.
So my 2012 Fox 36 Van R (purchased in 2013 new) is already leaking oil in the right leg. I have ridden A LOT since I bought the bike last March, but ZERO days at a true DH/lift-assisted park. All trail-riding/1 DH per outing. If I had to combine all of my DH for the season, I'd say it would be about the same as 3 weeks at Whistler.
So...why is my fork ALREADY leaking oil? My '06 Marz. 66RC2X NEVER leaked -- even after 3 seasons of NO MAINTENENCE, other than cleaning. I changed the oil on that fork ONE TIME in the 7 years I owned it and from DAY ONE to the day I sold it-- it performed BETTER IN EVERY REGARD than my Fox 36. So far, as far as I'm concerned the Fox's ONLY advantage it that it's lighter. BIG DEAL. I'd like to not have to spend money every 6 months on something that should last YEARS.
Is anyone else disappointed with "modern" technology? Is there any chance Fox will warranty this flaw in workmanship?
So my 2012 Fox 36 Van R (purchased in 2013 new) is already leaking oil in the right leg. I have ridden A LOT since I bought the bike last March, but ZERO days at a true DH/lift-assisted park. All trail-riding/1 DH per outing. If I had to combine all of my DH for the season, I'd say it would be about the same as 3 weeks at Whistler.
So...why is my fork ALREADY leaking oil? My '06 Marz. 66RC2X NEVER leaked -- even after 3 seasons of NO MAINTENENCE, other than cleaning. I changed the oil on that fork ONE TIME in the 7 years I owned it and from DAY ONE to the day I sold it-- it performed BETTER IN EVERY REGARD than my Fox 36. So far, as far as I'm concerned the Fox's ONLY advantage it that it's lighter. BIG DEAL. I'd like to not have to spend money every 6 months on something that should last YEARS.
Is anyone else disappointed with "modern" technology? Is there any chance Fox will warranty this flaw in workmanship?