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20" front fork build

2009 Rockshox Recon SL Solo Air

Forks

Rockshox SID Race 24" air forks

650B / 27.5" forks with 26" wheels

Service Air can volume and shock tuning

Anthem shock tunes

Anthem X 2010 / 2011 linkage plates

compared
This little FAQ is in relation to my 2009 SID Race but is probably applicable to other 2009/2010 and later SID models. Just make sure
you check the oil quantities for your particular fork.
Anthem X lower pivot bearings -
sizes and replacement
Step 1 - give it a good clean
Anthem X rear triangles compared
It is possible to service the fork with it still on the bike, but its just easier to take it off. Getting the slightest amount of dirt or grit on the
inside of the fork will drastically reduce its lifespan. For that reason I'd recommend removing it from the bike and giving it a thorough
Anthem X shock removal
clean.

I use CT18 truckwash, a soft brush and lots of water to get all of the dirt, oil and grime off. Don't worry about getting water into places Building a weight weenie coil spring
you don't want it, we're going to pull it all appart anyway. shock

Changing travel on Rockshox solo

air forks

Converting Rockshox SID from 9mm

QR to 15mm Maxle

Converting Rockshox solo air fork to

dual air

Crash Test Research Hi5 linkage

plates for Giant ATX

Fork and shock oils

Fork rebound adjustment

Step 2 - let the air out Fox 32 RL fork

Before doing anything on your air fork, make sure all of the air pressure is let out. The SID has two air springs:
Fox Float R Rear Shock - 2010
positive air spring accessed on the top of the left fork crown; and Model

the negative air spring accessed

on the bottom of the left fork leg Fox Float R revalving for a very light
rider
Remove the relevant caps and let the
air out of both of those air chambers. A Fox Float R shock shortening
small amount of oil may come out with
the air. That is normal. The air spring Fox RP23 Rear Shock with Boost
cavities have a small (5ml normally) Valve - 2011 Model
amount of 15W suspension fluid in
them for lubrication. Fox RP23 Rear Shock with Boost
Valve - 2014 Model
Step 3 - remove
Fox Shock IFP Fill
the lowers
Fox Terralogic fork

Frankenforks

Futureshock E160/T140 Harsh?

Giant Anthem X shock bolt repair out

on the trail

Lauf fork

Lightweight 15mm axles

Invert the forks and using a long/deep 10mm socket, undo the retaining nut from around the negative air spring valve. Once you've
Magura Hugin Rear Shock
backed the nut out level with the top of the air spring valve use a rubber mallet to give the 10mm socket a tap to free the air spring from
the stanchion lowers.
Magura Hugin Rear Shock Bleed
Remove the rebound adjuster by pulling on it (it is held in place with an o-ring). Procedure and IFP Depth Setting

Making your own suspension fork

elastomers

Manitou 1 Sport Fork

Then use a 5mm allen key to remove the rebound rod retaining bolt. Manitou Mattoc

Manitou McLeod Rear Shock

Manitou Nixon Platinum Fork

Manitou Swinger 3-way Rear Shock

Marzocchi MX Pro Fork

Grab the lowers by the brake arch and the uppers by the fork crown and separate them. Modifying 26" fork for 24" wheels

Step 4 - clean lowers Monarch RL (2015 Rapid Recovery)

Clean the inside of the lowers using isopropyl alcohol and dry with a clean cloth. Monarch RT3 (2016 Rapid
Recovery)
Remove the foam wipers and wash in isopropyl alcohol.

Carefully clean the seals and inspect for damage. Monarch shock service
Inspect the bushings for wear and/or damage.
Monarch XX shock
Set the lowers aside for reassembly.
Motorex racing fork oil 2.5Wt
Step 5 - air spring service Mountain bike suspension fork axle
Undo the positive air spring cap using a 24mm socket. to crown measurements
Remove the negative air spring rod by removing the circlip and then pulling the assembly from the bottom of the stanchion.
Offset shock bushings
Give everything a good clean and inspect each of the o-rings to see if they are perished or damaged.

Re-assemble the air spring by giving everything a liberal coating with 15W fork oil. Put in 5ml of 15W fork oil into the positive air spring Real World Cycling Shock Eye
chamber before screwing the air cap back on. Needle Bearing Kit Install on Anthem
X

Step 6 - damper service Redline rigid 20" BMX forks

Using a 1.5mm allen key undo the grub screw which retains the floodgate knob, remove the floodgate knob, compression adjuster knob
and the oring underneath. Retrofitting bottomless tokens to
Rockshox forks

Revalving 2015 Monarch RL MM

tune for use on a Giant Anthem X

Revalving the Fox Float RP3

Rock Shox 3WT high performance

rear shock fluid

Rock Shox high pressure (600psi)

shock pump

Undo the motion control damper using a 24mm socket and put it into a clean oil drain pan. Tip the oil out of the fork. Rockshox air spring maintenance
essentials
Remove the retaining circlip from the bottom of the stanchion and remove the rebound damper.
Rockshox fork service kit part
numbers

Rockshox lockout not working

Rockshox low friction seals

Rockshox Mag 21 Long Travel

Modification

Rockshox Mag 21 Service

Rockshox Mag 21 Solo Air

Modification

Rockshox Maxle Lite 15mm for

32mm chassis
Once again, give everything a good clean and inspect o-rings, piston seals and rods for damage/wear.
Rockshox Poploc Adjust Repair
Re-assemble with a liberal coating of 5W suspension fluid. After re-inserting the rebound damper, put 93ml of 5W fluid into the motion
control chamber and re-install the motion control damper.
Rockshox Quadra 5

Step 7 - reinstall the lowers Rockshox RCT3 damper

Lay the lowers on you bench and prop up the open end slightly. Use a syringe to put 5ml of 15W fork oil into each leg. Because you've
Rockshox Reba Race 2007
got them propped up on a slight angle the fork oil should not run out the top or the holes in the bottoms of the legs.

Soak the foam rings in fork oil and re-install. Give the seams a liberal coating of fork oil. Rockshox Reba RL 2019

Insert the stanchions into the lowers and re-install the negative air spring retaining nut and the rebound piston retaining bolt. Put the
rebound adjuster back into place. Rockshox SID 120mm RLT damper

Rockshox SID 15mm lowers

Pump it up, put it back on your bike and take it for a test ride!
Rockshox SID Bushing Replacement

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