Stripped Air Valve
mra123
Posts: 23
Hi Guys,
I have the rockshox X32 solo air fork on my rockrider 560. I stupidly managed to strip the valve as you can see in the picture from the top of the fork. I have so far tried to use a valve core removal tool to pop out the old core and drop in a new one but it seems too badly damaged to get it out. Is there any simple way of removing the whole section without stripping down the fork to replace this part?
I could take it into the local bike shop but just wondering if anyone knows of any easy fix before doing so. Thanks guys!
I have the rockshox X32 solo air fork on my rockrider 560. I stupidly managed to strip the valve as you can see in the picture from the top of the fork. I have so far tried to use a valve core removal tool to pop out the old core and drop in a new one but it seems too badly damaged to get it out. Is there any simple way of removing the whole section without stripping down the fork to replace this part?
I could take it into the local bike shop but just wondering if anyone knows of any easy fix before doing so. Thanks guys!
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The whole cap unscrews and is easily replaced, no stripping of fork needed.
Otherwise you just need to battle with trying to remove the core.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 -
Just in case you haven't already, don't forget to let all the air out before you undo the 24mm nut.
Just bought a new top cap and bottomless tokens, had them from Germany they were half the price of the UK.0 -
Thanks, can I ask where you got it from? I had a look online but I couldn't seem to find it anywhere. Sorry if its a stupid question, as you probably guessed its my first air fork! If I can fix it myself that will be amazing.0
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Is this the right thing? My fork is "ROCK SHOX XC32 TK SOLO AIR 100 mm, with SRAM Pop Loc handlebar lockout."
Rockrider 560 seems to have 32mm upper tube from what I can see. Is this the only piece I need do you think? Undo 24mm hex nut and then screw in the new one, job done?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RockShox-Air-Top-Cap-for-XC32-Recon-Sektor-Argyle-32mm-steel-upper-tubes-only-/331430461537?hash=item4d2acb8061:g:VEcAAOSwkNZUokeV0 -
Yep that's it0
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