Fork oil recommendation (stantions)
larkim
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I've been doing a good job of remembering to clean off stantions and remove muck from around the seal after every ride, but haven't been doing any lubricating as I don't have anything which I recognise as being appropriate around the house.
Any recommendations for a suitable oil / lube / butter to wipe over the stantions after a dirty, dusty ride? Presume motorbike stuff likely to be a cheap viable option, but I presume there'd be some specificity that I need to look out for?
(Forks are Rebas and TK Gold as well as a Fox CTB rear shock)
Any recommendations for a suitable oil / lube / butter to wipe over the stantions after a dirty, dusty ride? Presume motorbike stuff likely to be a cheap viable option, but I presume there'd be some specificity that I need to look out for?
(Forks are Rebas and TK Gold as well as a Fox CTB rear shock)
2015 Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 (son #1's)
2011 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc (son #4s)
2013 Decathlon Triban 3 (red) (mine)
2019 Hoy Bonaly 26" Disc (son #2s)
2018 Voodoo Bizango (mine)
2018 Voodoo Maji (wife's)
2011 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc (son #4s)
2013 Decathlon Triban 3 (red) (mine)
2019 Hoy Bonaly 26" Disc (son #2s)
2018 Voodoo Bizango (mine)
2018 Voodoo Maji (wife's)
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Just a very light wipe with some suspension oil. No more than a very fine film otherwise it will attract dirt and be counter productive.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maxima-Racing-Fork-Oil-Available-In-15W-20W-Heavy-E-Heavy-/291793985890?var=&hash=item43f046e162:m:mTlgCLdt-X7JkKDvk8UwYEA
I got some of that in 15W. After a ride wipe some on the stanchions and push down on the forks - you'll notice the oil lift the dirt out of the seals. You can use it when you service your forks too!0
