rock shox pike solo air help

larrythelathe
larrythelathe Posts: 143
edited March 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
i have recently purchased some brand new forks of a pitch. i am having a bit of trouble with them and hope you guys can help

when the fork gets to the top of its travel there a 'top out clunk' its really annoying and worse when climbing i only have air and rebound adjustment. when static the fork feels like theres a tiny amount of free travel.

i am not sure if i could get rock shox to warrenty as i bought from the first owner technicaly.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    how much sag are you getting?
    and maybe slow the rebound down a bit.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    i tried up to 50 percent sage and slowest rebound and no joy still get a sop out clunk when pulling up on climbs
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    well 50% is way too much. 20-30% so add more air.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    sorry i tried from nealry none all the way down to 50 perent in 5 psi steps
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    Does playing with the rebound damper have any effect on the speed of rebound? Just wondering if the damping circuit oil has leaked (common problem). Try letting all the air out of the forks and seeing how much you can compress them by. ideal there should be no stanchion left visible. If there is a lot then there is a good chance the damping circuit is devoid of oil.
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

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  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    ok it appears no oil how do i put it back and what sort?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    it is all on the sram tech pages.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Locotuning
    Locotuning Posts: 69
    As the fork is brand new send it back for warranty repair, as they'll probably replace the whole damper unit, and save you the hassle of having to mess about with it.
    If your getting a harsh top out clunk with rebound set full slow running low pressures it would indicate that there is an issue with the damper.
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  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    There's a bit more on this problem in the FAQs as well but as Nick says look on the SRAM site, full service instructions here.
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    would the 2005/06 manual be the same
  • larrythelathe
    larrythelathe Posts: 143
    also i don't seem to be able to find the info in faqs any chance of link??

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