RP23: Service it or Upgrade

Foll Zofalot

Hey folks
Not sure whether your going to be able to advise or not but here goes!
I have a 2009 Fox Float RP23 which is now due a service, however I rather fancy the idea of the new RP23 with the Boost Valve if (as it sounds) would perform better on AM? i.e take bigger hits better?

I have an Orange 5 (with Fox Float 36 RC2 and Maxle swingarm) and they now have the RP23 BV as standard, I called them up and chap I spoke to there said by the sounds of riding that I’m doing (XC, AM and doing it fairly aggressively) that sounded like that might be the way to go.

£349 for a new toy versus £102 for a service is a bit of a dilemma! :?

Cheers

cooldad

Servicing is an easy job, half an hour tops (maybe a bit more the first time to study the internet) and a seal kit costs about £15.
No special tools needed.
No dilemma.

.blitz

The air sleeve service is pretty straightforward providing the shock isn't stuck down and as above the bits are £15 or so from Mojo.

thel33ter

cooldad wrote:

Servicing is an easy job, half an hour tops (maybe a bit more the first time to study the internet) and a seal kit costs about £15.
No special tools needed.
No dilemma.

That's just an air sleeve service.

There's more to a service than just that... The damper is also bled/recharged with nitrogen when you send it in.

I'd sent it to TFTuned and get it pushed while you're at it, as it's still a helluva lot cheaper than a new shock.

Foll Zofalot

Yeah, your right it does need a full service. One of the guys I night ride with was saying the same thing about having the existing shock pushed. That just confused me even more tbh!
Are there any downsides to having a shock pushed?
Cheers

thel33ter

It costs £50 extra, but it basically improves the damping specifically for your bike, everyone who gets it done says it's worth it. Give 'em a call at +44 (0)1373 826800 and have a chat about it.

Foll Zofalot

Cheers Dude I will be giving them a call tmrw!

cavegiant

Custom tuning makes such a huge difference and is worth every penny.
I didn't have the push parts, and even without the difference was massive.

Getting the push parts supposed makes it a lot better.

this is a total win win.

p.s. boost valve was mostly marketing BS, I have heard more people dislike it than like. I asked for mine to be disabled.