Rockshox Monarch (RT3) 50 hr Service (MONARCH shocks use BANDS, not TOKENS)

Rockshox Monarch (RT3) 50 hr Service
⚠️ERROR IN VIDEO: The Monarch Shock uses BANDS instead of tokens that was erroneously stated in the video. PLEASE use the MONARCH SHOCK manual from sram.com/service⚠️
This is my first time to service this shock (Rockshox Monarch RT3), which has seen about 350 miles in the past year. I hope this video helps those DIYers and home bike mechanics out there.
⚠️DO NOT remove the air from the damper body. You don’t need to⚠️
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Bushing Removal Tool: www.jensonusa.com/Rockshox-05...
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[@clarkie005]

incorrect advice on the tokens. ALL monarch shocks use rubber bands/rings that are installed in the outer air sleeve. the newer deluxe shocks use plastic tokens that are indeed located on the main inner shaft. PLEASE do not install the deluxe tokens on a monarch as per the instructions on this video, you WILL destroy the shock.

[@TrailDad]

you are right! I followed the deluxe shock manual when I made this video. Thanks for pointing out the mistake. I pinned this comment

[@sixties00]

@@TrailDad Dude not only pin the comment, but you should edit the video as well.

[@mft05271]

Dude , followed your video and rebuilt mine with no issues. Saved me a ton. Thanks

[@EMC_ADVENTURES]

Best video tutorial I have seen for the Monarch Plus R series shock 50hr service. Easier than the SRAM manual to follow. 👍🏻

[@rohanjs.]

dude your a natural presenter! keep up te great work

[@diecastdoktor9191]

Nice work Trial Dad, great explanation of the whole process. Keep it up.

[@yanmills]

Thanks I am just about to service my shock & this video will help me do it. Good video

[@TrailDad]

Thanks! Glad the video can help!

[@Todd66]

Such a good video and very well done. I might have missed it, but I think you want to let all the air out of the shock before service. Probably pretty obvious, but worth a mention. I just bought a used Monarch and plan to use this video to do my service. Again, great job on this video.

[@andy56730]

Hi traildad this video gave me the knowledge and confidence to tackle my shock when it got stuck all the way in after it exploded in my face (which I knew it would) I changed all the seals and lubricant and it's working perfectly now thanks for saving me like 250$$$👍

[@TrailDad]

awesome to hear that!! glad the video helped!! i'm gonna make more DIY vids so stay tuned!

[@thiagodeconto]

Thank you. So easy to understand that I did all in 30min.

[@TrailDad]

that's great to hear bro! glad the video helped!

[@JosephRedmond]

Thanks for the links for the kits

[@TrailDad]

No problem 👍

[@marlondeo]

hey TrailDad, this video is awesome! very helpful. I managed to service my RT3 also. Thanks! new subscriber here.

[@TrailDad]

Sick!! Good to hear from viewers that this video helped!! Thanks for the support!

[@fernandojimenez503]

Thanks for the video, very useful as I'm going to service my RT3 for the first time. Hope you find the motivation to restart publishing new videos! subscribed, just in case you publish new stuff

[@davidwebb2337]

Really nice video.

[@babarghias]

Excellent video 👏 👍 👌. Liked and subscribed

[@rjadventure6811]

U have best knowledge bro

[@vind1488]

Excellent tutorial, thank you

[@TrailDad]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video helped

[@vind1488]

@@TrailDad got it done cheers fella!

[@jacob.rausch]

thanks trail daddy

[@flaviomarzocchi7444]

Nice job

[@chrisblivorno]

Great vid

[@TrailDad]

Chris thanks bro

[@hadoukennumber13]

1.14 '...now the air can will be tough to remove...' Mine feels welded on. Any other tips/tricks for getting the air can loose? Thanks for the video btw.

[@imd8GTr7]

Can I use the O ring seal kit featured for 2017 Rockshox debonair model.

[@timreyes2179]

How do you change that little o ring on the damper piston? Does it just unbolt? No one changes it but I assume it's just to keep the tokens up...

[@leetp2047]

Can you turn lower eyelets as my bike has opposite mounting point on the bottom to the top

[@mistermoin6434]

What is about the RT Version ? Is it the same process ?

[@charliejohnson1410]

what is the service kit number (RockShox Super Deluxe RT3 ), and where can I buy the bushing removal tool?

[@zwiftfrance]

Hi, is this the monarch RT ? Thanks.

[@arsen6639]

Привет , я бы был безумно вам благодарен , если подскажите , у меня Rock shox RL (Debon air) , первая проблема была - пропажа блокировки , отскок работал , далее ездил зимой и у меня резко на какой то яме уменьшился ход в 2 раза , спускаю воздух ещё меньше ход становится , такого по идее быть не должно , в чем может быть проблема ? На днях хочу разобрать , это проблема в бачке демпфера или же нет? Может знаете в чем может быть проблема . До этого амортизаторы не разбирал , поэтому не понимаю в их конструкции

[@jesf570]

I still can't find anything online that shows if the monarch RL is able to use volume spacers/has an air can..

[@TrailDad]

all monarch shocks use bands. bands are installed in outside of the air can

[@jakubkost7330]

Hello, i bought rockshox monarch xx and compresion got stuck on fully open, also xloc stoped working, anyone who has the same shock, can u pls help

[@TrailDad]

sorry. but I have no experience on that kind of shock. have you tried removing air from shock?

[@sharkeye909]

I have a 2018 Monarch RT3 Debonair. Can I use that kit from the Jenson link for that shock, or do I need a different one?

[@hehehihi3260]

You can use this kit. This is good

[@TrailDad]

Yes you can

[@truantray]

Why did you remove the shock bushings?

[@manitou89]

The bushing are made of soft metal. If you put them into a vice and apply torque, they will deform.

[@ka81alex]

If only anyone could tell us the real dimensions of those two x-rings and thre (one pair and one alone) o-rings from 00.4315.032.390 !!! (( Yup, I measured it by myself but it's not ideal, what I installed is - x-ring 28.17x3.53, x-ring 31.34x3.53, o-rings (2 pcs) 41.2x1.80, outter o-ring I didn't swap. But there's a chance that those dimensions are not exactly as from service kit..

[@TrailDad]

wow i havent thought of that. really nice way to save $$ since the kits are way overpriced haha.

[@RicardoTheCraneOperator]

Hi, I'm having some trouble with my Rochshox Monarch R it doesn't stay up, it stays in between the number 10/20 also the air after 2/3 pumps wen i check it is back in the lower side of the green mark on the shock pump it seems to be adjusting to a different pressure lower pressure like, wen i seat on the bike the monarch goes all the way down like staying like 20/40mm from the end were the attaching bolt is?

[@TrailDad]

seems like your shock cant hold any air? try to check the seals and o-rings. also make sure you don't remove the air from the damper side (300 psi)

[@RicardoTheCraneOperator]

@@TrailDad I have tried to replace the seals with a 50 kit but still same problem

[@karlikjakub]

@@TrailDad HI I have same problem. Shock stays on 40% with 250psi... How can i check if there is preasure in damper side? Thanks

[@alejandrovaldivia6534]

Bro, How the shock should feell with the right pressure, soft or hard?

[@TrailDad]

Alejandro Valdivia it felt plush for me. But thats with no tokens

[@TrailDad]

Let me know how your rear shock service went! Any tips/suggestions or questions, comment down below 👇🏽

[@alland.455]

do you need to remove the air on the 2nd valve if you service the upper part?

[@TrailDad]

Allan D. No you dont. It’s high pressure and you need special equipment to re-inflate it

[@guitarmajster]

you did not mention to DEFLATE THE SHOCK before you start!!!

[@adamdashwood8281]

Im thinking the same, I’m about to open this thing up and I’m terrified haha. I did deflate, hope that’s correct!

[@guitarmajster]

@@adamdashwood8281 u'll b fine, the whole procedure is relatively easy :)

[@arthurleal2674]

I just unscrewed mine and blew up or out. luckly i was not hurt but its a mess. i need to view more views instead of buying one. I bought a spring type one for now to get me by. I have a monarch RL.

[@larrykates3910]

I thought this shock used bottemless rings for volume reducers

[@TrailDad]

hmm, yeah I've seen some with bands. But on my actual shock, they use tokens, even from the SRAM manual. Maybe the newer version of this shock uses bands? This shock is the 2016 version i think

[@larrykates3910]

@@TrailDad oh okay gotcha I'm about to open mine up I was just curious I ordered the Bands and I think you may be right because I have the 2017 model thanks for the reply I love the content keep up the great videos

[@MYANTIHEROES]

50hrs !!?? I put 50hrs on my shock in 2 weeks !!>?? , yeh let me go grab my bench vice , now where did I put that bench vice ? , oh yeah I live in studio apartment , I dont have a bench vice , let alone a workshop .

[@timreyes2179]

That just means your kitchen is your shop and your dining room table is your work bench and should have a bench vice bolted to it... then you can use it to hold up a dessert plate when it's not doing dirty work

[@derhamster1911]

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