Rusty Forks

Pufftmw

I've recently noticed surface rust on the tops of my Rockshox Tora forks - the chromey tube bits. It manifests as rust bubbles on the upper inside (facing rear) of the tubes. The bike is well less than a year old and always lives indoors and hasn't really been used that much as in once/tice a month though I'm not bashful about rain/snow/mud.

Is this something that I should just generally expect of forks or is this a warranty type issue? Its not something I would have expected on any of my motorbikes I've had over the years unless very old and abused.


EFA after beer goggles...

The Northern Monkey

Fox Tora?

you've been had mate!

supersonic

Rockshox Tora I take it.

I have had zero problems with mine, including some that are 3 years old. Usage prevents it, but you may have had a dodgy pair.

Do you lube the stanchion area and seals? It can leave a very thin protective film on.

Pufftmw

I've never lubed them, never needed to on a motorbike, so didn't think to do so here.



(I've edited the error out :oops: )

Dirtydog11

Pufftmw wrote:

I've recently noticed surface rust on the tops of my Rockshox Tora forks - the chromey tube bits. It manifests as rust bubbles on the upper inside (facing rear) of the tubes. The bike is well less than a year old and always lives indoors and hasn't really been used that much as in once/tice a month though I'm not bashful about rain/snow/mud.

Is this something that I should just generally expect of forks or is this a warranty type issue? Its not something I would have expected on any of my motorbikes I've had over the years unless very old and abused.


EFA after beer goggles...

You get a 2 year warranty on Rockshox forks send them back.

Pufftmw

Dirtydog11 wrote:

You get a 2 year warranty on Rockshox forks send them back.

Thank you, will take it round to the LBS where I got it from.

Begs the question of whether or not to use it as an upgrade route...