Rock Shox Tora 302 service advise

JayKingFunk

Sorry if this has been posted before but...

I'm going to have a go at servicing my fork lowers as they've never been done and are starting to get a bit noisy!

I've read a few articles and looked at the manuals and service guides on the rock shox website.

I'm not sure what year my forks are as I got them from ebay about 18 months ago. I'm pretty sure that there 2007. They have preload adjust, rebound damping and lockout.

The things I'm trying to find out are:

Is this a difficult job that could cause serious damage if I get it wrong?

Would it be worth replacing the spring? It feels ok to me and think the whole fork will feel a bit 'smoother' after a good clean.

The rebound adjust doesn't seem to have a huge amount of effect on the overall 'feel' of the fork, is this normal?

Is there any way I can find out for deffinate what year my forks are? I have the serial number but can't seem to find anything out about them on the rock shox website.

Thanks in advance, J

supersonic

There is sometimes a date stamp under the crown - but is of little meaning really, as the forks have changed very little over the years. They are easy enough to rempve the spring, then the lower, clean and lube. The damper is sealed, so no damper fluid will escape, but the lube oil needs putting back (15 wt).

Download the service guide.

JayKingFunk

Cheers SS,

I read the bit about replacing the lube oil. There was an article in MBUK in the last issue about servicing revelations I think and it seems a pretty straight forward job.

Just looking at the cost of the stuff I'll need on CRC. I have a feeling some seals might need replacing, as I said they have never been serviced as far as I'm aware.

This might sound dumb but what part are you referring to when you say 'damper'?

Cheers, J

supersonic

The bit sealed in the top right leg - don't touch it unless you want to strip, service and replace the oil.

There are two levels of service you can do.

I doubt the main seals need replacing.

JayKingFunk

Ah, thats what I thought!

Cheers for your help SS!

bails87

I did the simple service on my Rebas a couple of weeks ago, it was really quite simple.

I just needed a medicine syringe, which I got for about 50p from a pharmacy, and fork oil from CRC which cost £6. I already had grease and the tools I needed.

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... light=reba

That's the thread on it.

I've had my bike a year, and it made a real difference to how the forks felt, so I'd say do it if you'd had them longer than that. If they're anything like the air Rebas I'd say there's not a huge amount you can do wrong on the 'simple' service.

JayKingFunk

cheers for that bails87!

Am I right in thinking its just 15wt fork oil I'll need then as I've got grease, tools and even a can of isopropyl alcohol spray!

J

bails87

Yep, the 15wt fork oil is just used for lubrication. I didn't even use the IPA, just gave it a really good wipe with a clean rag.

Just make sure you keep all the nuts you take off in a safe place, and don't do it in the lounger because you'll spill mucky old suspension fluid!

I'd recommend putting an o ring over one of the legs too, makes setting sag much easier, compared to having to attach and remove a zip tie.