O-rings on suspension

The Manninator
The Manninator Posts: 47
edited October 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
hey,

I just bought a kona coilair 07 and everytime I've ridden it I've noticed o-rings of oil on the fork and shock. The fork is a Fox float 36 R and the shock is a Dhx 3.0.

Is this normal? I wipe them off after every ride, is that ok? does that mean that soon ill have to put new oil in?

cheers

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    normal as the seals are lubed. when it is pouring out that is time to be concerned. Rings are normal.

    and i guess you mean DHX3 air?
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  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    No, if there's just a small oily/dusty witness line that's fine. The oil should last fine between services.
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  • The Manninator
    The Manninator Posts: 47
    Yeh its a dhx air, its not pouring out of the fork.

    how often should I service them though?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    approch once a year but it all depends on useage. the manual lists the service times.
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  • The Manninator
    The Manninator Posts: 47
    thanks nick
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    here is a pic of a normal Fox float.

    img2007en5.th.jpg

    will get you the service info if you need it. what year shock?
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  • The Manninator
    The Manninator Posts: 47
    its a 07 bike so im assuming its an 07 Dhx 3.0 Air shock
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    for 06 the air sleeve in wet and muddy every 8 hours. in dry and dusty every 40 hours and a full service every 100 hours.

    the 07 info is on disc and i dont know where it is.
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  • The Manninator
    The Manninator Posts: 47
    ok, ill check the disc, thanks for the help

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