![]() Clean the valves out and check them for damage. Pop the caps off the top of your fork and let the air out of the valves slowly (oil is probably going to spray out, so you may want to cover the valves with a cloth or something). You can also spray the whole thing with WD40 to make sure you got all the water and dirt. Clean the fork thoroughly, especially around the seals and topcaps, this is to make sure that you don't inadvertantly get dirt into your internals. It's easier to take the fork out of the frame to work on it, and pop the brakes off. You can bring it to a shop and do it, or do it yourself in about 20 to 40 minutes. ![]() You can buy motorcycle fork oil much more cheaply and it's the same as specific bike fork oil. The fork ships with 7.5 wt oil if I remember correctly. ![]() If you would like the fork to be a little stiffer with slower rebound than you can use a heavier weight oil, or if you want it to be a little more plush with faster rebound you can used a lowe weight oil. The fork oil also begins to break down and turn foamy, which will in turn mess up your dampening control. When the fork is exposed to changes in temperature condensation can be introduced to the fork, which will hold back the performance of the fork. Click to expand.You should change the fork oil every six months or so.
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