servicing Fox F100 RLC forks

alexkerrblack

hi all.
i'm a complete beginner when it comes to servicing forks. but i'm determined to do it myself. (also skint)
just bought nthese 2nd hand and have been told they need a service. what parts would i be replacing ( foam ring things n washers) and is there just one type of oil i need? ben watching vids etc but i'd rather be sure to be sure.
cheers :?

cooldad

Find the tech docs on the Fox website.

JodyP

http://service.foxracingshox.com/consum ... OAT_RL.htm

This might be of help and oil specs can also be found from here. You should be replacing dust seals, foam rings and crush washers.

alexkerrblack

Cheers all. know of anywhere that does cheap foam rings etc?

The Rookie

Service kits off Ebay

skooterpunk

What year Fox F100 RLC are they? If you get the serial number off the fork you can enter that on this site and find the specific details of the fork and also manuals: http://www.ridefox.com/help.php?m=bike
Be sure to scroll down if your forks are not current 2014/2015 forks! (You may need to create an account to use this lookup service if they are not current model forks). If they are the 2011 Fox F-Series 32 100mm RL/RLC Open Bath type forks, here is a YouTube vid that will run you through the process visually (it's in German though): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQnYS8vmyfk

You will need:
-Specific oil and service kit (Dust seals, foam rings, crush washers) for your forks (people are using the Fox low friction or the Racing Bros seals these days)
-Suspension grease such as Judy Butter or Slick Honey
-Isopropyl alcohol pump pack from an electrical shop for cleaning out old oil etc from parts
-Correct tools! Some parts are soft alloy, and very easy to damage.

It's not rocket science; remember to go slowly and carefully, keep your workspace clean and organised like a surgical theatre when doing this, and have all the correct tools/parts/lubricants before you begin.

As daily or continued maintenance I use Juicy Lube - Fork Juice to keep the seals soft and the seals clean (instructions on can). You can also perform this if you like: http://service.foxracingshox.com/consum ... _Clean.htm
I find the Juicy Lube spray with a quick pump/compression of the forks after and a wipe of subsequent dirt off the stanchions sufficient. You'll know what I mean if you do it.

Hope this helps.

alexkerrblack

awesome. this helps a lot. cheers.
speaking of tools, i'm building a ht bike from scratch and was wondering what tools i would be best with. i've got sockets and allen keys etc but i'm after the specifics, like them 3 in one allen keys, etc. just a good foundation of tools.