How To Service Rock Shox MTB Fork | Mountain Bike Maintenance

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@n3f2r80
@n3f2r80 7 жыл бұрын
Legend says that Doddy actually rides a bike!
@caseykeane4867
@caseykeane4867 4 жыл бұрын
No Way!!
@mnbv5555cxz
@mnbv5555cxz 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy makes the BEST service vids! Wow
@michaelkennedy2015
@michaelkennedy2015 7 жыл бұрын
Yes he does-I work in the trade and he knows his shit.
@divedaz
@divedaz 6 жыл бұрын
Apart from the Fact they are Cap Head Screws and NOT bolts. Bolts have hex heads......lol
@urastus9202
@urastus9202 3 жыл бұрын
Apart from the fact that he forgot all about the crush washers and seals on the bottom bolts!
@oscarhatchermtb4132
@oscarhatchermtb4132 7 жыл бұрын
I did this about a year or 2 ago, and it was hard to find any good videos to help me out, I am sure this will be very useful for anyone doing this now or in the future, thanks Doddy and GMBN you help us a lot
@kieranrae
@kieranrae 5 жыл бұрын
Doddy you're amazing! used this video to do my first lower leg service, whole procedure went smoothly and was actually surprisingly easy (with this video as reference!). brilliantly clear and concise 'How-to' video, very much appreciated.
@seanhammon6639
@seanhammon6639 7 жыл бұрын
I'm doing this! Doddy is an excellent presenter! Crystal clear and concise. No waffle, and you can tell he knows what he's talking about.
@RedWingsninetyone
@RedWingsninetyone 7 жыл бұрын
I feel this was much more informative than the Fox fork service video. Great job!
@aronhorn9909
@aronhorn9909 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy's presenting has definitely improved since he started out.
@dhananjaybhardwaj7639
@dhananjaybhardwaj7639 7 жыл бұрын
My Stumpy's Rock Shox Revelation needs a service soon, and Doddy was just so helpful! I am glad that GMBN opted for such a professional and technical guy into the team! Love the details and it was all a newbie needs to know about servicing fork by themselves.
@Jean-jk4zv
@Jean-jk4zv 7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, I payed 3 times in 2 years for this service for a total of 150€, will do it myself from now on, ordered oils and service kit for a total of 60€ 😅 Excellent video as usual ❤
@matiflis3120
@matiflis3120 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy is actually a really good presenter although he only just recently joined GMBN :)
@LuigiAntonini
@LuigiAntonini 7 жыл бұрын
Best service video I have seen so far, I really like that he explains all the steps in details and all the possible issues and solutions, great job!
@gregmerner3632
@gregmerner3632 6 жыл бұрын
Followed these instructions and knocked it out in under 20 mins. Thanks!
@DustedMike
@DustedMike 7 жыл бұрын
Finally. GMBN needed to do this tutorial. Perfect job Doddy, you got very good presenting skills too.
@OptimusPerformante
@OptimusPerformante 8 ай бұрын
I saw this video 6 years ago and I'm back. I have a RS recon. Roughly counting the bike has done more than 400 hours. The fork and back shock still feel like new.
@mihaichiriac480
@mihaichiriac480 7 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I said before servicing the lowers. I didn't have any patience for aliexpress foam rings to arrive, so I bought a pair from a local bike shop (i had to beg to 3, until the last one took an entire bag from the service, after telling me they only have full service kits). Anyway, the fork felt buttery smooth for about a week and.. I lost the rebound adjuster plastic thing; it just fell off somewhere. With all being said, do at least a lower legs and air shaft service from now and then and you'll feel a difference.
@OptimusPerformante
@OptimusPerformante 7 ай бұрын
@@mihaichiriac480 I feel a minimum difference between my fork and an new one in a shop of the same model. I really don’t see the point of a service, I have trashed the bike for 6 years. I think it will easily survive another 6 without any maintenance. I rather spend €2000 on a new bike and have a next generation of the same model.
@mihaichiriac480
@mihaichiriac480 7 ай бұрын
@@OptimusPerformante Can't argue with that. Recon is made to last with minimum to none maintenance indeed. But i'd better learn maintenance on o cheaper fork than on an expensove one
@you941
@you941 7 жыл бұрын
Can you please link the products you are useing in the description. It would make it so much easier
@roryquirke1002
@roryquirke1002 5 жыл бұрын
They have to stay neutral
@boskabiker
@boskabiker 4 жыл бұрын
@@roryquirke1002 ... Stating a massive list of sponsors in the description 😂
@paghal11
@paghal11 5 жыл бұрын
Just did my first ever service on a 2016 revelation rl on a Trek Fuel ex 7 29. Have ridden the bike quite a bit in mud, dust, sand and occasionally perfect brown dirt. Way more than 50 hours. Changed the oil, cleaned the components and put in new seals. The oil wasn't too bad, just a bit murky. I do keep the bike pretty clean. Have to admit that the fork does definitely feel more responsive, kind of like I remember it feeling when the bike was new. Maybe there is something in the manufacturers recommendations, but I don't think every 50 hours is really needed. Maybe once a season should do it.
@hedemalmcarl
@hedemalmcarl 4 жыл бұрын
once a season then its lower, spring and maybe even damper.
@jague2u
@jague2u 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy, can you please do another video like this but with a fox fork instead? The other fox fork service videos on GMBN aren't quite as detailed as this one. This is a great vid! :)
@Charliened1
@Charliened1 5 жыл бұрын
Fox fork lower leg service is pretty much identical to rockshox anyway.
@PabloMollAN
@PabloMollAN 5 жыл бұрын
First time doing it. In my case, this video, the RS and the manual were very helpful. However, when trying to putting the oil into the lower legs, I should say move them until they contact the spring then move the lower legs back as much as you can. For some reason the 1cm recommended wasnt enough for me. Oil wouldn't go in. Fork is smooth again.
@dw1403
@dw1403 7 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting long for such an detailed video about that topic. Thank you!
@tylerkruger3975
@tylerkruger3975 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to see the installation is easier than when I hit the “buy” button in my new CSU
@stevendaniels233
@stevendaniels233 7 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this but I'll probably never do this.
@mouadb
@mouadb 7 жыл бұрын
Steven Daniels No money for a Rockshox like this xD
@piotrek3977
@piotrek3977 7 жыл бұрын
Steven Daniels Lol it is easy af bruh
@MacAudio74
@MacAudio74 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Easy to follow, will be doing a lowers service soon. Thanks guys.
@IdeI2StOnEd
@IdeI2StOnEd 7 жыл бұрын
Nah only poser with 6K bike
@Yo12327
@Yo12327 7 жыл бұрын
How do u find a poser with 500 bike like me
@michaelculhane3058
@michaelculhane3058 3 жыл бұрын
I took off the little springs to make it easier to put the tubes back on. Don't forget to slide them on the uppers before though so you have them there for later.
@RGCastro7
@RGCastro7 7 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, Doddy! Easy to follow and well-presented. Thanks for the advice!
@DirkaDirka07
@DirkaDirka07 4 жыл бұрын
Every 50 hours of riding... is this a joke? Imagine if you had to service the shocks on your car every 50 hours... don't think the auto company would sell many of that particular car. These bike fork manufacturers need to get their stuff together and build something that doesn't need to rebuilt after every 20 rides or whatever with their $40 bag of or-ings and grease that probably costs $4 to produce. Great video as always Dotty!
@Adam-vm8kp
@Adam-vm8kp 2 жыл бұрын
Are you saying you can’t be bothered to spend 30 minutes every 50 hours to keep the performance you have paid all that money for? I only replace wiper seals on my forks at the 200hr mark so just do the oil and the form rings every 2-3m or so which are dirt cheap. Try comparing the suggested service intervals on a Volvo vs a Bugatti, higher performance machines require more regular servicing.
@colecampagna
@colecampagna 4 жыл бұрын
Just did this today following this guide and wowowow does my fork feel good!
@ryanlezra3854
@ryanlezra3854 7 жыл бұрын
Will We see Doddy Shredding the Trails?
@charlesthesprocket2668
@charlesthesprocket2668 7 жыл бұрын
Ryan Lezra hopefully
@Create_o_raptor
@Create_o_raptor 7 жыл бұрын
Ryan Lezra you will be asleep by den??
@HaewonJeong-s7e
@HaewonJeong-s7e 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy makes real good service videos!
@yashs8586
@yashs8586 7 жыл бұрын
We need to see Doddy ride
@tomasrandom6430
@tomasrandom6430 7 жыл бұрын
50 hours of riding? What? Are those forks made of paper? :D
@robertmaguire2883
@robertmaguire2883 7 жыл бұрын
Learning guitar I've been riding pikes for 2 1/2 years not serviced yet and ride a lot. Haven't had a problem
@VanDungLe2510
@VanDungLe2510 7 жыл бұрын
Not yet til u replace all of it bruh :))
@carebearvlogs9391
@carebearvlogs9391 6 жыл бұрын
Learning guitar so far i should of had to do this process every week so 24 lower leg services or you know one because suntor raidons for life
@yukelss
@yukelss 6 жыл бұрын
previous owner of my 2013 model Specialized Enduro bike said that neither the fork nor the rear shock had ever been serviced... in 5 fucking years. Man I'm scared to open those up. probably ghosts in there at this point
@rando_rabe713
@rando_rabe713 6 жыл бұрын
Do it annually
@Krigloch
@Krigloch 6 жыл бұрын
Yo Doddy, just finally did this today. Fairly simple because of this vid. Thanks man! I replaced the upper seal also, was kind of a pain in the ass to take out and put in a new one.
@joelbackman100
@joelbackman100 7 жыл бұрын
Great video, Doddy. I'm going to try this myself, now that you got me confident.
@wodstalker2819
@wodstalker2819 7 жыл бұрын
To slide the lowers back in i found it was easier by removing the round spring from the seals, and then of course put them back in when the lowers are in place
@everhernandez8452
@everhernandez8452 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doddy! for making my life much easier... it's apreciated👏🤘😎
@thephilosopherstoner
@thephilosopherstoner 4 жыл бұрын
Dont losen or tighten bolts with the round head of the alen key, it can round out the bolt heads :)
@callum8322
@callum8322 7 жыл бұрын
very timely. i'm due for a service although i'm taking mine to the shop. one day i'll have a proper bike sheed, stand and tools.
@starlight7830
@starlight7830 7 жыл бұрын
I have had my Rock Shox fork since 2003,,,, I have never cleaned them and they work fine !
@mtbridersanonymous9152
@mtbridersanonymous9152 2 жыл бұрын
Just got done doing mine rock shocks Judy Silver, watched so many videos then realized none of them were on the silver TK. Blue prints and instruction manual didn’t have the same components either in the diagrams… Took longer than expected but got it done still
@fieryawesomeness
@fieryawesomeness 7 жыл бұрын
Truly excellent video, better than SRAM's in my opinion! They suggest using a dowel and a rag to clean the inside of the fork lower, I'm assuming the omission of this step in this video means that this isn't important?
@billblackeye
@billblackeye 7 жыл бұрын
Do a service tutorial for the cheapest rock shox suspension forks like the xc-28. Nobody seems to have one. I know they are easy to service but it would be great to have a video backup.
@ryanford5387
@ryanford5387 6 жыл бұрын
2:43 that's a hell of a tap!
@ingopaul67
@ingopaul67 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you explain things so well, I have the confidence to do this now.
@a_scotsman_on_a_horse
@a_scotsman_on_a_horse 7 жыл бұрын
wow I'm just about to do this for the first time - perfect timing!
@allworkandnoplay76
@allworkandnoplay76 7 жыл бұрын
This video is much more thorough than the Fox run through. They don’t even mention changing the seals.
@ryanford5387
@ryanford5387 6 жыл бұрын
GMBN, could you do a video like this but for a cheap, entry level fork such as a Suntour XCT? Thanks
@kellyalberda7798
@kellyalberda7798 7 жыл бұрын
Great video Doddy, now I'm feeling more confident that I don't have to take my fork to my LBS since I'm overdue on the 50 hrs...
@adammccarthy2157
@adammccarthy2157 5 жыл бұрын
No need to deflate or touch the rebound adjustments pal and Rockshox recommends putting oil in the airspring as well .
@anonymouspeoplesuck6403
@anonymouspeoplesuck6403 6 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on servicing a dual crown fork like the rock shox boxxer
@mrfalafel1144
@mrfalafel1144 6 жыл бұрын
Low viscocity engine oil works just as well for oiling your forks
@Florian591
@Florian591 7 жыл бұрын
You make this look so easy ....
@djaddict1353
@djaddict1353 7 жыл бұрын
I did this service like 5 times and its way easier than it looks
@ageng.raditya
@ageng.raditya 7 жыл бұрын
Where are the cable ties when you need them?
@chrisleech9340
@chrisleech9340 7 жыл бұрын
Another excellent mechanical video from Doddy. Done this to my yari today following this video. Piece'o'piss
@escapegravitymedia
@escapegravitymedia 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I'll be sure to give this another watch when I service my pike in the off season :)
@th_js
@th_js 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy When will we see you ride
@michaelculhane3058
@michaelculhane3058 3 жыл бұрын
He does in one. He can even manual.
@th_js
@th_js 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelculhane3058 Look at when I posted that comment.
@lenny-q8e
@lenny-q8e 7 жыл бұрын
very well expained and easy to understand. great vid m8!
@cooperallen282
@cooperallen282 5 жыл бұрын
I was careless and didn't service my Reba and just had to spend 100$ to get it fixed since the seals. So be careful!
@FM_0555
@FM_0555 5 жыл бұрын
Doddy your vids are the best on forks so I would love to see some vids on sr suntour forks as I don’t think there that bad. Thx mate. 💪🏼🤘
@timotejklena5938
@timotejklena5938 7 жыл бұрын
Can you do this video on SR Suntour coil forks. That will be helpful to lot of people. Good video.
@pags1981
@pags1981 4 жыл бұрын
Really good tutorial 👌
@colourofsounduk
@colourofsounduk 7 жыл бұрын
There are so many potential double entendres in this video. I bet the outtakes are hilarious ;)
@krelakuma
@krelakuma 7 жыл бұрын
brilliant video ! keep up the good work!
@brsmtbiker2504
@brsmtbiker2504 7 жыл бұрын
well done Doddy!
@Durwood71
@Durwood71 2 жыл бұрын
My local shop charges $75 plus parts for this service. I need to start doing it myself because it will save me a lot of money every year. I've learned to service just about everything else on my bike, but the air forks still intimidate me, probably because they're the most complex mechanism on the whole machine.
@thomask7441
@thomask7441 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy, show us your skills!!
@hench_wrench_repairs
@hench_wrench_repairs 4 жыл бұрын
8:02 I didn’t do that on my suntour fork and the bolt sheared off...
@GavynPendleton
@GavynPendleton 6 жыл бұрын
I was just looking for a video like this!! That’s even my exact same fork
@hedemalmcarl
@hedemalmcarl 4 жыл бұрын
Rockshox forks usally come with seals and foam wipers for service, only for one service though
@mileguy7296
@mileguy7296 7 жыл бұрын
Is it a good idea to clean the inside of the lowers during the service?
@nicolasbozzo2364
@nicolasbozzo2364 7 жыл бұрын
Make a video for suntour air forks!
@Nicosk8gm3132
@Nicosk8gm3132 7 жыл бұрын
#askgmbn could you make a video about coil forks service in a future?
@timotejklena5938
@timotejklena5938 7 жыл бұрын
Nicolás García That will be super helpful. Good question.👍
@DarkH3lmet
@DarkH3lmet 7 жыл бұрын
There is no difference between coil and air forks. The lower service is the same.
@rogerneilson815
@rogerneilson815 7 жыл бұрын
Minus bleeding air pressure, plus fighting coil spring pressure
@yunnerd3242
@yunnerd3242 6 жыл бұрын
are coil forks still being made ??
@Charliened1
@Charliened1 5 жыл бұрын
@@yunnerd3242 yes either for very cheap forks on low end bikes or for some DH and Enduro bikes as they are meant to be more supple. Most air forks can be converted to run coil as well.
@fuertep2do
@fuertep2do 4 жыл бұрын
Hey guys nice video congregation. Juts i have a question how much oil did you put on. On each side?
@martink.7268
@martink.7268 7 жыл бұрын
Very good video with easy to understand commentary during your work. I like the clean setup of your workspace and I think the content is understandable by non-English speakers as well, though as for this, more image explanation will be needed in the future. Your content is watched not only by British, American or Australian people, you should bear that in mind. Anyway, I liked this video, though I will probably never do this because I just don't have the proper tools and it's easier for me to let my bike be serviced properly by a professional. :-)
@stirlingwilliams9111
@stirlingwilliams9111 7 жыл бұрын
Can you do a how to service Manitou forks video?
@richjones4081
@richjones4081 6 жыл бұрын
Manitou have their own complete service videos but you will need some special tools to do it.
@enuf_psi6967
@enuf_psi6967 7 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks GMBN. Would it be possible to put up a video of how to service a coil fork? Thanks
@lewisdemsey5442
@lewisdemsey5442 7 жыл бұрын
Great vid was helpful
@kasparondrej2938
@kasparondrej2938 7 жыл бұрын
Every two lower leg service you should change alu and nylon crush washers
@jeffmnacra5336
@jeffmnacra5336 7 жыл бұрын
Like many videos on YuTube, you don't mention the replacement of 8mm Plastic Crush Washers and Retainers. Some time on the drive side ,this washer is crushed, and need to be changed ...
@sergiocristiano03
@sergiocristiano03 6 жыл бұрын
Excelente vídeo 👍👍👍
@Alexkfpv
@Alexkfpv 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Doddy can you do a video on how to do a 200 hour service please
@rebetopon
@rebetopon 3 жыл бұрын
How helpful!!! Thank you very much!!!
@Allison_Burgers69
@Allison_Burgers69 7 жыл бұрын
Based on your last video on how to service your fork, it says there that you should not reuse the foam seals because it is almost impossible to clean even the seals are still in good shape.
@uthaug
@uthaug 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm going to do this someday.
@noth606
@noth606 6 жыл бұрын
Lol I have a headshok Fatty M, but still interesting to see how easy it is on this modern stuff
@gmbn
@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын
A classic!
@mxrider2strokebraaap54
@mxrider2strokebraaap54 7 жыл бұрын
Nice video👍
@VvvnimaL
@VvvnimaL 7 жыл бұрын
every 50 hour is abit much, i do it every 7-8 months and has been fine for years
@shadow110
@shadow110 7 жыл бұрын
Can confirm that 50h is way to much.
@chihirogustafson8557
@chihirogustafson8557 7 жыл бұрын
when they say 50 hours they probably assume you're riding super dusty or muddy MTB trails for those 50 hours I just wipe my stanchions and service once a year
@shadow110
@shadow110 7 жыл бұрын
Chihiro Gustafson extremely fast downhill trough mud in the rain.
@dimensionsofearth
@dimensionsofearth 7 жыл бұрын
The thing is with the minimal amount of lube these modern forks have for keeping the fork working smooth it does get dirty in 50 hours which btw translates to a lot of riding! The old open bath systems with 100s of milliliters of oil went 100 hours before service!
@BigSmartQuiz
@BigSmartQuiz 7 жыл бұрын
How is 50 hours 'a lot of riding'? Even if you only went out once a week for three hours, that's just four months between servicing!
7 жыл бұрын
Absolutly awesome! Thank you
@justsickk
@justsickk 7 жыл бұрын
i love this series :)
@Tiger90Drake
@Tiger90Drake 7 жыл бұрын
is the "lower leg service" enough or is there more to do? When i look at the Rock Shox service kits, they include all kinds of stuff....
@Perseministeri
@Perseministeri 7 жыл бұрын
there is 200 hour service where you basically rebuild whole fork. find your fork service manual to do it right.
@ryanmorris287
@ryanmorris287 7 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on coil forks e.g. RockShox XC30.
@mr1988ajk
@mr1988ajk 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy, after the lower lube oil go's in dont you have to compress the fork down before the bolts go back in so there's no trapped air in the lowers???
@sp00n
@sp00n 7 жыл бұрын
No, you'll create a vacuum in the casting, and the fork will not extend fully afterwards. I did this once while servicing my fork (because another video on KZbin did exactly that), and afterwards I was missing a good 10mm of travel.
@Sparvar1
@Sparvar1 3 жыл бұрын
You made that look easy
@dodbrew
@dodbrew 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Is this the same procedure as for the Dual Position Coil Sektor fork?
@richdhrc55
@richdhrc55 6 ай бұрын
By the 1:04 mark already decided it would be smarter and cheaper to bring to my LBS.
@Razamanaz65
@Razamanaz65 2 жыл бұрын
I like how the clean rag is a dirty rag.
@Hempflakes
@Hempflakes Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I’m just confused oh one part. For my Rockshox 35 silver it recommend 10mls of oil. Is that 10ml per leg or 5ml per leg?
@implio9935
@implio9935 7 жыл бұрын
Nice Guide :) can you also make one about steel spring Forks?
@RixterNow
@RixterNow 7 жыл бұрын
Great explanation. I've got an old Marzochi coil fork, I imagine it is the same process?
@Beesno
@Beesno 4 жыл бұрын
Dunno if it'll help anyone, but if you're doing this at home, I had to get out a framing hammer to "shock" loose the internals. It felt so wrong, but it was the only thing that worked. (Obviously this shouldn't be the first thing you try.)
@Nabusakox
@Nabusakox Жыл бұрын
No way it is so easy!!!
@richardlawrence9793
@richardlawrence9793 6 жыл бұрын
Doddy, can you do a Rockshox 200 hour service, as I cant find a guide for it anywhere?
@paghal11
@paghal11 5 жыл бұрын
Check the Rockshox website. They have all the info.
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