Suspension Fork Maintenance

mingmong
mingmong Posts: 542
edited September 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Good morning.

What goes into a 'Fork Service' and, if you're like me (totally non-mechanically minded) is it better to take to the LBS?

Please advise.


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This is an earnest question, thank you

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    it depends on the fork.

    Most of the fork makers have downloadable service info on their sites that you can read.

    but to sum up.

    1 it depends on the fork.
    2 it depends on what needs doing.
    3 it depends on what you ask to be done.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • nicklouse wrote:
    it depends on the fork.

    Most of the fork makers have downloadable service info on their sites that you can read.

    but to sum up.

    1 it depends on the fork.
    2 it depends on what needs doing.
    3 it depends on what you ask to be done.

    Thanks Nick.

    Marzocchi Bomber. They may be just 'fit and forget' ?

    I don't know the model number :oops:
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    It should say on it somewhere.

    Download the user manual and service guide.
  • Thanks Super.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    MingMong
    it will say as all Marz forks are Bombers.

    but for a Marz. fork i would say an oil change and seal lube. is about it.

    if a really cheap version a wipe down and grease would be about it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Thanks Nick, much appreciated.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    BUT if the forks are old and the bushes are worn.... and the seals gone....

    If the forks are being seny away for a full service then bushes/seal/oil/O rings...
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown