Suntour Preload Cap
Ritchez
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SR Suntour XCT HLO, 100mm travel, lockout
So I was turning the preload cap when it came out of its housing like so:
It now won't go fully back in and is stuck like this:
Any ideas how to fix? Cap won't go back in by means of force and I'm worried water could get in and cause more problems. Also annoying if I want to change the tension of the fork.
Should look like this (old pic):
So I was turning the preload cap when it came out of its housing like so:
It now won't go fully back in and is stuck like this:
Any ideas how to fix? Cap won't go back in by means of force and I'm worried water could get in and cause more problems. Also annoying if I want to change the tension of the fork.
Should look like this (old pic):
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Moderately common failure, new cap needed, best source is a set of knackered forks with a good cap.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Look up the part number, it'll be on a exploded diagram of the fork.
http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/service/download-area/consumer-downloads/bike/exploded-views/
Google the part number and you'll probably find someone selling it, you could also contact a Suntour distributor/seller about a replacement part, the part should cost less then £10
You'll probably need a tool to remove and install the preload adjuster.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SR-Suntour-Preload-Adjuster-Remover/dp/B007Z1R9YM
Here's some preload adjusters but they mightn't be the right one you need.
http://www.xxcycle.com/accessories-forks-and-sr-suntour,en.php0
