How and can I spray paint my susspension fork STANCHIONS on my bicycle and after I paint it can I just put grease on them so they work? No, there’s no sensible way to spray paint those If you have good seals, these would most likely rub the paint off And/or damage the seals in the process
How do I paint my bike forks?
Alright, what you want to do is Take the fork out of the frame Buy a can of paint stripper (around $12) and attack the paint and stickers off Make sure that every little bit of paint is off and then wash the Paint stripper off with hot soapy water
Can you paint your forks?
You can paint them and reinstall them with no issues I had my bike stripped apart and painting my forks with regular automotive base/clear I just opened up the triples as much as I could and I did not put a scratch in the tubes I also painted the bottom portion of the forks
How do you clean fork tubes?
Use a large piece of rag with some solvent (kerosene, paint thinner etc etc etc) make the rag a slight interfence fit inside the tube then shove the rag through the tube several times with a wooden dowel Make sure the dowel and rag are both free of grit
Can you use wd40 on bike suspension?
Yes you can use WD 40 on your chain The big problem is getting the WD 40 on the rubber seals in the rear wheel bearings, suspension bearings, and the BB bearings The WD 40 can really clean up a chainit is too light to stick around long enough to act as a good lubricantOct 29, 2010
Is Kashima coating worth it?
So is it worth getting Kashima Coat? It definitely has some value, so it’s not completely worthless In general, I believe it is safe to say that it is not worth it on rear shocks, since they generally have low amounts of friction and negligible durability concerns
What is stanchion size?
Most cross country stanchions are around 32mm in diameter, while downhill forks are up to 40mm in diameter (or larger, in a few cases) Stanchion coatings: Especially on some higher end forks, the stanchions will have some sort of “slippery” coating on them to help decrease stiction
Can you powder coat fork legs?
RE: Powder coating fork sliders? metal_mike is correct Your fork tubes are machined surfaces Powder coat or paint would cause lots of problems trying to get them into your lower legs, your triple trees and would cause seal leaks in the legs if you DID get them together
How much does it cost to replace a bike fork?
Fork/Suspension Install headset $2500 Install fork $2500 $4000 with steer tube cut Suspension fork service $45-$8000 plus parts and oil Rear shock service $4500 plus parts and oil Replace pivot bearings $1000 per pivot plus parts
Should you Lube fork stanchions?
All the lube needed by fork/shock is applied during service, and only in lowers Lubing stanchions is very bad idea, IMHO The lube will only attract more dirt, which destroys seals and degrades performance
What is a stanchion on a mountain bike?
The Stanchions are the pieces of tubing that actually slide into your forks lowers The stanchions internally house the air spring (or coil) as well as the damper
Are scratches on stanchions bad?
When there is a scratch the coating on the stanchion form a burr and cuts your seal every time it passes This can leak oil (which is very bad) and let dirt in (also very bad) Even if you wet sand it down and the burr is gone, there is still a gap in the seal, which can let dirt in and oil out
What happens if you scratch your stanchions?
The Dust Seals: With this in mind, any imperfection from either worn or scratched stanchions can quickly do damage to the dust seal, and it can be very difficult to see
How do you paint fork legs?
spray painting (aka rattlecan) fork legs prep is key etching primer quality primer multiple (light) coats of paint, sanding betwen DRY coats (800 grit) then once cured (allow several days to truely cure) wet sand with 800, 1000 and then 1500 grits polishing compund with drill or high speed polisher (careful wax with Mothers was and a powerball
Can you paint a bike fork?
Yep, I’ve painted several fork lowers and used pretty much the same method Many years ago I striped a set of Judy’s down to the raw magnesium and tried primer and paint It came off ridiculously easy so ever since I’ve just gone the same route you have with zero issues
Can you spray paint suspension forks?
Yup, a friend sprayed his (brand new) white forks matt black Proper masking required and some fine sandpaper to make a key The paint job has lasted well, with some touching up needed for the odd rub and scrape Blue is a good colour to paint black
Can you replace stanchions?
yep – all very easy to do as mentioned, a seal and oil change and you’re already most of the way there There are comprehensive dissaembly instructions on the Fox website – you just need to go one step further and as mentioned, remove the little spring clip thing in the bottom of one of the stanchion legs
What are fork lowers made from?
Magnesium, which most fork lowers are made of really likes to corrode They won’t stay polished for long Wheel wax works well to deal with that
How do you protect fork stanchions?
ROCKSHOX: You should clean and inspect your stanchions and dust wiper seals before or after every ride WET SEAL: This depends on how often you ride, where you’re riding and the manufacturer of your fork We recommend applying Wet Seal once every three rides
How do you lower paint on a fork?
Painting fork lowers remove lowers, maxle and dust seals then mask up the holes clean the lowers thoroughly if dirt and oil and wait until fully dry Sand them down so the original paint is scuffed up but not sanded to the metal
How do you fix a scratched fork tube?
Start with a small knife sharpening stone, fine grit, and some light oil With light pressure; work across the scratch, allowing the stone to rock around the circumference of the tube Never go up and down the length of the tube This will create a flat spot