How do you lube a fork stanchion?

First, take the lubricant and apply a few drops down the stanchions onto the wipers. Make sure you get it all the way around the seal. Wait a few seconds for it to soak into any dirt. Cycle the fork (push it down and let it return), and most of the dirt should come off and stick to the stanchions.

What do you spray on fork stanchions?

Yes it’s safe to use Silicone spray, it’s a good thing to use after rides to clean the stanchions and get any gunk off the wiper seals. Spray a bit on the stanchions, leave it for a second then push down on the forks. Wipe off whatever comes back up in the oil with a rag. Repeat until only silicone oil comes back up.

How do you maintain stanchions?

Clean the stanchions of the fork and rear shock using the micro-fiber towel. Be careful not to push any debris into the dust wiper. If there is heavy dirt and grime, we suggest using isopropyl alcohol first, by spraying the alcohol onto the stanchions and wiping them clean with the micro-fiber towel.

Should you lube your stanchions?

MUC-OFF: Keeping your fork stanchions well lubricated is vital as it reduces the stiction between the wiper seal and the stanchion, which improves small bump sensitivity and trail buzz as the stiction is dramatically reduced.

What can I use instead of SRAM butter?

droo. Slick honey, slickoleum and sram butter are all the same thing. Motorex Prep M is another alternative. Red rubber will work in a pinch, but besides that there’s not much else that’s thin enough.

Is silicone spray good for bike forks?

The straight out answer is NO. Here’s why: 1) Fork spray WILL make your forks feel better… Temporarily. Fork juices are generally silicone (or similar) based, and therefore they allow a fork that feels dry or has ‘stiction ‘ to feel smooth again.

How do you grease suspension forks?

To encourage the oil to lubricate the upper bushes and the seals in the fork leg, it is helpful to turn the fork upside down to let the lubrication run down. Turn your bike upside down and allow 20 minutes for the oil to run down into the seals.

Can you use wd40 on bike forks?

Its not to be used on forks… It will damage the seals… Just used normal warm water to clean the outside then if you can have a tech pop the seals and use a proper fork oil that is synthetic based to lube it…..

How do you lubricate a front fork?

Can I use silicone spray on suspension?

If the sound is from a rubber suspension bushing, silicone spray is better. It won’t last as long, but the silicone won’t degrade the rubber bushing.