Front Suspension fork squeak
rogcov
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Hi all
The front forks on my GT avalanche 1 have started to squeak ever since i washed them, the squeak is coming from the rubber wiper seals and there does not seem to be any lube around that area like there was when the bike was new, what lube should i apply on the forks to stop the squeak there is defiantly not any dirt or sand stuck in the seal its just the dry rubber squeaking, so just wondering what to use.
Many thanks
Rog
The front forks on my GT avalanche 1 have started to squeak ever since i washed them, the squeak is coming from the rubber wiper seals and there does not seem to be any lube around that area like there was when the bike was new, what lube should i apply on the forks to stop the squeak there is defiantly not any dirt or sand stuck in the seal its just the dry rubber squeaking, so just wondering what to use.
Many thanks
Rog
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Couple of drops of teflon oil.0
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any one know where to get this teflon oil or a make of oil
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And bike shop or Halfords will sell teflon fortified oil, usually as chain lube. Drop it on the seal area, pump the forks a few times, wipe of any excess. Some forks the seals can be lifted so you can oil the foam wiper in them.0
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Many thanks again
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Do make sure you wipe the excess off - I've just ripped apart my old forks and they were full of gunk, some of which is no doubt caused by me chucking oil on and not wiping it clean...0
