Manitou Black 100mm forks wobble/rattle

noppy

Hi,

right theres been an annoying wobble/knocking feel and noise from the front end of my bike for a couple months now.
Ive changed the headset bearings and front wheel bearings.

Ive now concluded its the forks. Manitou black 100mm coil 2004 i believe.
they move smoothly but when i hold the front brake on and move the bike forward and backwards there is about 1-2mm movement overall around where the seals are.
the seals look tight.

My question is do you have any thoughts what it is? my guess is i need new wiper seals?

Thanks,
Noppy

386ka

Nope, the wiper seals may be damaged/old and need replacement, but the play comes from the fork bushings. They are worn and need replacing.

noppy

any chance you know where to get them?

thanks for the info as well

386ka

Can't help you much, I am from Macedonia By the way, CRC seem well stocked with Manitou stuff, http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Cate ... goryID=616 (bushings)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Cate ... goryID=620 (seals)
But what model are they? Also, when you are already there, change internal o-rings and seals.

noppy

Thanks,

i emailed crc to check that the bushes were for blacks as well as R7 axel etc and they are so ive ordered them and seals aswell.

Cheers Noppy