To keep the oil in, and the dirt out, suspension forks contain a number of seals. Being a 20 year old jis bike, 1 threaded suspension forks arent real common, and i didnt want to spend the money to convert everything to threadless standard. Signature of mechanic bmw inspection km600mls bmw service 0 km 6000 miles bmw inspection 20000 km 12 000 miles bmw annual service change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter element 1 change oil in gearbox, final drive and telescopic fork 2. The rogue is an air sprung, 34mm stanchion fork thatll work with 27.
Way back when, i fryed the rst forks that came on my gf tarpon on a hot july day in florida. Sr suntour suspension forks are designed for the usage by a single rider. Unclamp the fork and drain the oil in a suitable vessel. It is perfectly suited for 28 inch touring and city bikes, because its spring system is located in the the fork steerer. Our rst 460 elastomer refresh kit will replace your worn out elastomers and make your forks work like new. This complete kit contains 6 compression elastomers and specially blended elastomer lube. Proflex, rockshox, tange, balance, marin, halson, pace, manitou, votec, cannondale, gt lts, and. It is extremely important that your rockshox suspension fork fork is installed correctly by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
Front suspension 47mm dia upside down forks, rebound damping. Get the best deal for mountain bike forks rst outdoor from the largest online selection at. Coil sprung and available in one of three different versions. Rst gila pro fork service disassemblecleanlubereassemble. The fork feels very soft to me, but i am a heavy rider and im not used to. Jul 25, 20 rst 8017 suspension fork in mechanics lounge. Basic service to keep your suspension working and from becoming stiff or frozen. It uses our stiff while still being lightweight 32mm chassis, air spring system for reliability at lower temps and a our ocr damping system which has been optimized to work in conjunction with the large volume tires. Welcome to suspension fork parts online store your source for replacement elastomer kits for vintage suspension forks sold in the 80s and 90s. This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. I wondered if you had any experience of fitting the rst to an islabike beinn 24. Save rst first fork to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
We carry elastomer refresh kitstm for most rst suspension forks. Rst vogue air 28 suspension fork 75mm suspension forks shop. This manual contains important information about the safe operation and maintenance of your fork. What maintenance does a front suspension fork need. The oil pools in the lower part of the fork legs, and from here it helps to lubricate the bushes and seals within the fork, allowing it to move smoothly and without friction. Double wishbone multilink suspension by the stanford solar car project 2. Creek authorized suspension warning a broken or malfunctioning fork may. Dust seals need to be replaced when worn to keep your fork performing at its peak. Jun 07, 2014 14 thoughts on kids suspension forks mark r september 5, 2014 at 3.
We manufacture new replacement elastomer refresh kits tm for suspension forks used on most vintage mountain bikes. Reading this manual entirely, and properly maintaining your. On behalf of peak cycles and we hope that everyone is safe and well. I show how to tear down, clean, lubricate and rebuild rst gila t5 forksshocks. Float 5 air pressure psi recommended rebound setting suspension performance is subtle. It never had a huge amount of movement and theres no adjustment its definitely not an mtb fork but now its seized up. Vehicle repair manuals just give me the damn manual. The retail sales tax act summary of taxable and exempt goods and services this bulletin will help you apply and collect the retail sales tax rst on goods tangible personal. The reinforced lipseal keeps the dust out and the grease inside the fork. Single shock is for urban riding, and has a streamlined shape and smooth, stable suspension with optional preload function and integrated front lamp bracket.
Revisions to contents of previous bulletin october 2016 have been identified by shading. Seat post extends down to a very low stand over height. This fork, and an origin8 threaded headset, let me smooth out the ride for her with a minimum of fuss. A nice small sized trek 26 inch wheel mountain bike suitable for kids getting into a full sized bike. How to maintain your suspension fork wiggle guides. Hello looking for a service manual for my wifes rst gila t4 fork on her 2004 specialized hardrock. The steerer attached easily which allowed me to ditch the old fork and use a threadless headset. Basic replacement cross country suspension fork 80mm travel coil spring rebound adjustment disc or vbrake alloy lower legs and crown. We manufacture elastomer refresh kits for many popular vintage mountain bikes such as. Right, this thread isnt going to go downhill, the guy asked a simple question and now its just being flooded with pointless crap. We will remain open under normal business hours until further notice.
How to disassemblecleanlubereassemble rst 191 cs fork. Rst vogue air 28 suspension fork 75mm the vogue air with 75mm travel is a comfortable air spring suspension fork for 28 cross and trekking bikes. This was really the most helpful bike repair video i have seen so far. I want to clean and lube my old rst suspension fork. How to remove slider legs from old rst suspension fork. Rapid suspension technology rst suspension fork parts estore. I show how to tear down, lubricate, and rebuild rst 191cs suspension forksshocks. During long ascents the fork can be blocked per lockout function to prevent unnecessary loss of power. Your source for replacement elastomers for vintage mountain bikes.
How to disassemblecleanlubereassemble rst gila t5 forks duration. There is a 4mm hex bolt on the bottom of the slider leg. October 31 2016 jakub vencls crankworx rosepisode published. Features bontrager dualsport tyres, 3x7 shimano acera gears, tekro v brakes, rst suspension forks, bell. Proper service and maintenance of these components greatly increase roadability, reliability, and vehicle life. Since 1972, rst has been bringing you the finest in suspension technology.
May 04, 2016 rst said that there was internal gubbins going on to keep the fork legs from twisting independently rst rogue. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. Page 7 ducati 860 gt gts 19741978 service repair manual. Ive been told that this fork is a threadless steerer fork. Rst capa neon sofi urban 25,4 mm stanchion fa003856178 rst gila vita nova verse verso 28,6 mm stanchion. Periodic maintenance 263 periodic maintenance procedures the torque of left front fork cylinder unit and front fork top plug are specified to 34 nm 3. This all seems fine, but part of the disassemble requires removal of the brake arch, seeing as its welded on i dont fancy removing it. Aprilia rst mille futura 2001 2005 service repair manual aprilia rsv mille 1998 2004 service repair manual. Results validation between mathematical and virtual. Tnl replacement curve leg tnl replacement straight leg ra cartridge replacement ocr maintenance air fork general maintenance. Jun 15, 2003 recently got a hybrid with rst forks on it. With air you can achieve an infinitely adjustable spring rate that feel much more natural and sensitive than a traditional fork. The fork on your bicycle is designed for use by a single rider, on mountain trails, and similar offroad conditions. Rapid suspension technology rst460 suspension fork parts.
View and download suzuki dr350 service manual online. Bike had a rigid fork and i replaced it with an rst suspension fork. Double wishbone suspension by uj solar car 11 figure 5. Rst outdoor suspension bicycle forks for sale ebay. Ford chassis 450550 series just give me the damn manual. Rst capa t10 suspension forks all rst forks require an 1 or 118 steerer sold separately disclinear pull compatible no lockout read more. It has 32mm stanchion and a magnesium lower to keep the weight down.
When i got home i pulled the dirt seals off and sprayed a healthy dose of lube not wd 40 or ky. However, moisture and contamination may build up inside the fork. Analysis of the suspension design evolution in solar cars. How to disassemblecleanlubereassemble rst gila t5 forks. When materials are used in the provision of a service, or incorporated into real property, the provider of the. Rst recommends this maintenance be done every 4 weeks or. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 65. Although this may not affect the performance of the manitou, to insure long life it is recommended that the fork be periodically disassembled, cleaned, dried and regreased. Suspension system wear can upset the operation of the steering system and change wheel alignment angles. I show how to tear down, lubricate, and rebuild rst 191cs suspension forks shocks. The forks started working again but never quite the. An air spring is used to achieve maximum performance as well as saving weight over using a steel coil spring. A little maintenance can transform the performance of a cheap bouncer. Basic service to keep your suspension working and from becoming stiff or.
Her wrists are prone to getting sore when riding, ergo grips help, but i decided ditching the rigid fork would help more, especially as its now more of dedicated offroader. Jakub vencl talks about the rst stitch fork published. Find out more on how we use cookies and how you can change your settings. The most critical part of your suspension maintenance is the oil. Servicing a suspension fork read 4150 times cudzoziemiec. Instrument and control functions eau58041 spring preload setting. Suspension forks use a unique oilbased lubrication system.
This instruction sheet contains important information about the correct installation, service and maintenance of your suspension fork. I needed all 265mm of steerer because of the twentys freakishly long head tube. The thing that wears oil out from a damping point of view is heat. So far ive failed to separate the slider legs from the frame to cleanlube the inside of the legs. Rubber bushings are commonly used in the inner ends of front control arms and rear control arms. Suspension forks mountain bike mtb rst first air 27. Hold the fork in a vertical position and pull the piston rod all the way out of the cartridge and push it back in 4 to 5 times using t14026. Oversize items or orders weighing over 50 lbs are not included in this promotion. Warning improperly installed andor adjusted forks can cause serious harm or death and may severely damage your bicycle. Lab model both models from virtuallab and matlab were simulated with the same real road data, which was measured by lms international equipment installed on the car mercedes c350. The rst single shock m7t is an affordable alternative to traditional telescope suspension forks. The fork does a fine job of smoothing out the rough patches on paved roads which is especially important with 20 wheels. Get the best deals on rst outdoor suspension bicycle forks when you shop the largest online selection at ebay.
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