S07E02 - RockShox Lyrik Inner Cartridges Service

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Hello and welcome everyone to the second part of our two-part RS Lyrik fork service series.
If you missed the first part on how to service lower legs I highly recommend watching it before this video. Inner cartridge service can only be done with lower legs off the fork, Removal of the lower legs can be seen in the first video.
Start with unscrewing the rebound air valve cap. Make sure that you let all the air out.
Use pliers to remove the snap ring on the bottom side of the slider and then carefully remove the rebound cartridge. It requires quite a bit of force. Change the rubber seals, one by one. Be careful not to damage the plastic. Inspect and clean all the parts, also the inner side of the slider. We use Power Brake cleaner from Motorex that is basicaly isopropyl alcohol.
When all cleaned and replaced, push the cartridge back into the slider and secure it with snap ring.
Replace the seal on the air valve cap. All rubber seals should be lubed before fitting them.
Check the manual on how much and which type of suspension fluid should you use. Screw the air valve cap back on and tighten it snug. You are done with the rebound side.
You basically follow the same procedure for the compression side.
Use pliers to hold the knob in place while unscrewing it with allen key.
There are two very small screws on each side holding the blue compression knob in place.
Now unscrew and remove the complete cartridge from the slider. Pour out the old suspension fluid.
Change the rubber seal and plastic slider on the cartridge. Use pliers to remove the snap ring on the bottom side of the slider and then carefully remove the rest of the compression cartridge. Change the rubber seal and plastic slider then mount it back. Don’t forget to secure it with snap ring.
Check the manual on how much and which type of suspension fluid should you use - in our case 195 ml of RS 5WT suspension fluid.
Carefully place the compression cartridge back into the slider and tighten it snug. Put back the knobs and you are done.
This is the end of the two-part RS Lyrik service series.
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[@jimanastasio192]

Thank you for posting this video of the Lyric. Mine is the exact same fork shown and is long overdue for service. Now that I see the procedure I have the confidence to tackle the job myself. Thanks again!

[@ThePiraguista]

Got the same fork. Great explanation! I dont have a propper setup to do it by myself and i dont have the plyers fot the security rings, the oil and the new o-rings and dust caps. But now i can go to a shop and watch if the guy does all the maintenance correct or if he does just the lower legs. Thank you

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

Just did a service on my lyrik. When i removed the lowers bolt on the damper side a small amount of green oil came out. Say 4 drops. Then after i unseated the rods brown oil came out. I cleaned it all up, took out the air side, replaced the seals, used sram butter, cleaned up the lowers, added 30 wt rs oil and reinstalled. The lowers oil, orings were very contaminated.

[@Klips005]

Forgot to mention that snap rings have a sharp side that should face the tool when reinstalling for easy future service

[@joseblasserafiniruizdiaz7101]

tu llave usa el adecuado.. y tu bandeja inox... no veo.

[@2RS]

what size are the small allen keys for the 2 screws on the compression?

[@jh3787b]

is there a transfer port between positive and negative air? If don't have do you need to charge an air in the negative? unlike you didn't do in this video?

[@FerreneMachine]

when my suspension travels even a little bit my lockout cartridge pops half way out. Any help? rockshox wont warranty them.

[@richpotatothebestg.m.ovegg2599]

FerreneMachine Try locktitng it to the uppers

[@RodrigoForrequi]

You are using suspension fluid on O-rings. Any problems or changes in performance if use Slick Honey? Thanks for the vídeo!

[@bikebook]

I'm not familiar with Slick Honey, but according to product description on their website I think there is nothing wrong with using it. Thanks for the comment.

[@budycelyn]

there is another type of grease used for it called sram butter, just serviced my friends pike seems pretty decent stuff

[@armada04]

are you andrextr?