Water in forks.

Stoo61
Stoo61 Posts: 1,394
edited February 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Im pretty sure theres water in my 2009 Reba SL's.....how do I get it out? Is it a major problem?

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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    What makes you think you have water in your forks?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    If there is then you will need to give them a full service as the oild will need replacing etc...

    Why do you think there is water in there?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Stoo61
    Stoo61 Posts: 1,394
    Im not certain but I think I cant hear it when I lean on them....no change in performance, however. Can't hear owt when I shake them about though....maybe its no water. :roll:
  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    If it isn't oil, it needs out!
    If it has penetrated into the forks, the the oil will be contaminated, so you'll need some.
    If it all sounds too much, (i.e- i can't find any help for you on www....), then send it to TF tuned

    http://www.tftunedshox.com/rockshox.html

    Contact clubs/ local bike shops in your area, as these may be more convenient and lower in cost.
    Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Stoo61 wrote:
    Im not certain but I think I cant hear it when I lean on them....no change in performance, however. Can't hear owt when I shake them about though....maybe its no water. :roll:

    well that will be the oil.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    If you can hear a kind of slurping noise, it's the oil in the forks going through the internals it is perfectly normal.
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  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    D'oh - new forks aswell, at least let them bed in before taking them to pieces
    Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1
  • Stoo61
    Stoo61 Posts: 1,394
    Aw....ok then....learn summit new everyday! :D