How do you lubricate a bike fork?

Apply Your Lube To start with, you’ll want to apply Forkboost to the base of your fork stanchions. The best way to do that is to drip it directly onto the stanchion just above the dust seals on your fork. If you’re using it on a rear shock, flip the bike upside down and apply lube just above the dust seal.

Can you put oil on bike suspension?

This means ensuring there is lubrication inside the fork, and that this lubricant isn’t contaminated by dirt from the outside. Suspension forks use a unique oil-based lubrication system. Many modern forks contain only 5 or 10ml of oil for lubrication; but this is all it needs to keep the system running smooth.

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 chain…it is too light to stick around long enough to act as a good lubricant…

What can I use instead of SRAM butter?

Slick honey can be used instead of sram butter. Shock air cans and fork lowers often come dry as you said.

Can you use wd40 on bike shocks?

What grease do you use for suspension?

Fluorocarbon Gel 880 is also recommended in this application because of its water washout capability, elastomer compatibility, and wide temperature performance. For a non-silicone based option, Rheolube® 393, a lithium soap thickened, heavy viscosity synthetic hydrocarbon grease, is recommended.

Is SRAM butter the same as slick honey?

And you know who agrees with me? SRAM. Because their lastest ‘Butter’ is just that. Slick Honey is the same stuff too.

Can I put WD-40 on my forks?

Our favourite lubricant for refreshing fork seals is WPL ForkBoost. Whatever you use, it should preferably not be an aerosol. Please don’t use WD40, GT85 or any similar products! Cycle the fork (push it down and let it return), and most of the dirt should come off and stick to the stanchions.

How do suspension forks keep dirt out of the oil?

To keep the oil in, and the dirt out, suspension forks contain a number of seals. Firstly, there is the external dust seal; to help keep the muck out. This is then often complemented with an additional oil seal, and a foam ring, within the fork.

How do you lubricate a dirt bike fork?

Keeping oil in and dirt out 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.

How do I Stop my Bike leaking oil?

Once you’ve cleaned the bike, ideally put it in a bike stand and alter the angle like the one in the picture. This will help with any run-off, any excess oil with run down the stanchions and make it easier to wipe off but more importantly not drip onto your brakes or other unwanted places.

How do I lubricate the foam ring on my bike?

The foam ring is the part that needs oil so a good method is to routinely store your bike upside down. The oil in the fork will then be able to soak into the foam ring, lubricating the essential internal components.