Scratched stanchion advice

supafly1982

Hi guys,

I would like some advice regarding this stanchion, i have seen a cheap DH bike, its not bad but it has this



Now the lad says its not deep but you can just feel it with your fingers, and feel it in your toes (ok henever said that last bit) but it does not leak and does not affect the performance of the fork. He also says the photo makes it looks bit worse than it is.

can anyone advise as normally i would not use a fork with this damage. I would appreciate guys with the know and experience to comment and what will really happen

cheers
scott

The Northern Monkey

check the FAQ's for a fix.

If they're deep they can snag on seals/let oil out.

supafly1982

The Northern Monkey wrote:

check the FAQ's for a fix.

If they're deep they can snag on seals/let oil out.

cheers bud, will check that out. whats your personal oppinion?

supafly1982

ahh excellent bit of advice there fella, well within my fettling capabilities i reckon, cheers

The Northern Monkey

I've definitely seen worse! But its hard to say without getting up close and personal!

steve1312

if it doesnt affect performance and there not leaking why bother messing

cooldad

The seller would say that though, wouldn't they?

supafly1982

cooldad wrote:

The seller would say that though, wouldn't they?

more than likely, im not buying it, getting a gaint glory instead

diy

My rebas are in far worse condition, the gold covering is totally worn off in places. A new set of seals was all they needed and regular servicing.

S-M

I have some old Psylos on my second bike that have a lot of the gold coating missing on one side, i fitted a new set of seals, smoothed down the marks and filled it with fresh oil.

Had no problems with it at all, far too many scare stories kicking about.

That fork pictured about is in better condition than mine.