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[Closed] Fox Float RL spectacular failure

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 Spin
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So I was hopping around in a trackstand position today having gone the wrong way up a trail when...

The rebound knob on me forks blew about 3 feet in the air closely followed by a geyser of oil.

On closer inspection there is a thread on the end of the rod to which the rebound control is attached. This seems to have sheared off.

Has anyone had a similar problem and if so what was the solution and dare I ask: how much?

It's off to the LBS tomorrow but thought I would throw it open to the hive mind of STW.


 
Posted : 07/04/2012 6:41 pm
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New damper assembly, about £130 plus fitting, which will be a service, so plus about £90.

GB


 
Posted : 07/04/2012 6:46 pm
 Spin
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Cheers, I had a feeling it would prove costly.

I've seen forks blowing oil before but not in a geyser like that.


 
Posted : 07/04/2012 6:48 pm
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Had a manitou mach 5 sx top cap assembly blast me in tbe nipple, Twice! Replaced under warranty, just as i was getting to like it.


 
Posted : 07/04/2012 7:16 pm
 LoCo
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Have seen the Fox OB carts. do this a couple of times but pretty rare, I think Gee's estimate may be rather high though.


 
Posted : 07/04/2012 7:21 pm
 Spin
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I think Gee's estimate may be rather high though.

I'm hoping that's the case.


 
Posted : 07/04/2012 7:30 pm

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