Buzzy's Slick Honey Cycle Fork Suspension Grease

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bar (175mm travel posts) very slowly so you do not damage the Nitrogen fill check system within the Sealhead.

If you have any doubt whether or not you can properly service your FOX product, then DO NOT attempt it.Gently slide the upper tubes through the dust wipers without pushing the damper rod and air spring rod all the way through the bottom of the lower. It’s always a little hard to cut through and fit what really matters (apparently, proper Fox Float Fluid is a must) and what doesn’t really (lower fluid is just a specific weight of motorcycle oil – anything will do if it’s the right spec). By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Many other lubes could actually attract more dirt and grime and their thicker viscosity could actually make the stiction a lot worse! That’s not saying that seals won’t dry up on a rear shock, but they will dry up less because of the configuration of rear shocks.

Also, make sure you have a clean work environment that way no dirt or grime can get into your nice fork. WARNING: Do not unthread the 6mm hex at the top of the seatpost (beneath the saddle clamps) until after you have released the IFP pressure from post as shown in disassembly step 10. ROCKSHOX: You should clean and inspect your stanchions and dust wiper seals before or after every ride. I’d be very surprised if the slightly higher coefficient of friction of the Mobil would be noticeable in the slightest on fork seals tbh. Make sure that you have approximately half of the available threads engaged with your tool before striking with your mallet.

The aim is to get the average consumer to refer to things via brand names and their proprietary terminology. Thread the damper removal tool (PN: 398-00-681) onto the air shaft and pull out from the upper tube to remove the air shaft assembly with inner air sleeve . Test that the seatpost functions properly by actuating the rocker lever and compressing the post against your work bench. Without using lube, seals prematurely wear resulting in dirt/grime finding it’s way into the bath system.

Install the 8mm Shaft Bullet (PN: 398-00-738) onto the end of the Shaft, then coat it with a thin film of Slick Honey. I just happen to think that the engineers and manufacturers who make the stuff might know a little bit more than some guy trying to sell you some suspension (snake) oil. PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay in 3 are trading names of PayPal UK Ltd Registered Office: Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH.BetterSense's answer covers many of the cases where you need a specific type of grease quite thoroughly; however, 'marine grease' is the most general-purpose grease that I've seen recommended for use on miscellaneous bicycle components (e. Before you slide the lower legs back on to the upper tubes, attach the Fox Digital shock pump on to the fork and pump up the air chamber to 60 psi. Beside this forks often contain a renewable oil, which will be somewhat similar to oil used inside hubs, and manufacturers also will specify a fork lube.

The question is how many of you have or currently use slickoleum on the regular without any ill effects on the suspension fork long term? You could substitute a similar grease rather than the manufacturer's, but clearly a generic grease that doesn't contain MoS2, is soap-based, etc. Replace the o-ring on the outside of the neg plate as well as the quad-ring and u-cup inside the neg plate with new greased ones from the kit.Maintain downward pressure on the negative air sealhead tool to keep it engaged while you turn it counter-clockwise to unthread.