Kavi93
stranger
Reged: 09/01/2008
Posts: 7
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I am wondering if there is any way i can clean right into my forks??
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1000
Loc: South Cheshire
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Why?
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder 
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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Kavi93
stranger
Reged: 09/01/2008
Posts: 7
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Because whenever they spring back they leave this kind of grease stuff. It doesn't make my bike look too good 
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 831
Loc: sunderland
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what forks do you have? i.e fox, rockshox, manitou, marzzochi etc.
not sure what you mean. 
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I. falloffalot
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1000
Loc: South Cheshire
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Hi Kavi,
They should leave a thin film of oil behind on the stanchion when you cycle them through their suspension range, it's normal.
How old's your bike, what is it and as Greenie asked above what forks are you running?
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 831
Loc: sunderland
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hi sir_qu, while we are on the subject one of my stantions seems to be more oily than i think normal.
its been getting worse over the weeks and today i noticed quite a thick layer of clean oil from the seal to the crown.
what do you think?
im thinking service but im just wondering if you think it sounds like a nasty supprise when i get them done.
also i am going to use evans cycles as its local and means no postage etc. have you any experiance with them or even heard any feedbak about them?
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I. falloffalot
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gorehound
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Reged: 01/03/2008
Posts: 582
Loc: consett co durham
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Had my forks fitted by evans they did a good job.
their mechanics seem to know what there doing.
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I was a teenage werewolf!
andifalloffwithstyle!!!!!!
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
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Loc: South Cheshire
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Hey Gra,
Gore's left some evans feedback below!! Sorry, I haven't any personal experience.
I would have a look at the wiper seals around the forks to see if any dirt's gotten in there that's holding the seal open.
Also there was a good fork service 'how to' in a previous MBR that ran through a Rock Shox service, think they did one on FOX as well, but wouldn't swear to it, if you're feeling brave!
Having said that I'll be taking mine to the LBS when they need their annual service, I've done everything else including the rear shock but I'm considering forks 'flight critical' and I'll leave them to the pro's - have you seen the Old Guys & Gals who should know better this month?? Eeeww..
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 831
Loc: sunderland
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hi kev, 2 things on my steed i leave to the experts, my forks and my shock. once bitten twice shy.
my forks are booked into evans this friday.
yes i did see, god that must have had him doubled for 20 mins plus.
if you think back to the last issue in the readers letters there were 1 or 2 complaints about the merlin add showing off a rather perfect ladys bottom. 
whats guna happen with half a penis and a bruised bollock? 
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I. falloffalot
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
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Loc: South Cheshire
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Spose it'll stop the girls moaning it's all sexist one way!!
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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greeneye
old hand
Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 831
Loc: sunderland
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well it wont stop me moaning!!
come on girls, im sure one of you must have bruised your chest sometime.
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I. falloffalot
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
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Loc: South Cheshire
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Oh yes, I seem to remember one young lady did send in a photo of a rather poorly treated top bollock. Can't find it in the library though...
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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