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[Closed] Suspension Fork Lube/Grease recommendations?

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 dh
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Can anyone recommend some grease or lube for front suspension forks? Just to give the once over after a muddy ride etc.

I normally like finish line stuff, but not sure if they do one or not etc. Any recommendations received with thanks.

Dave


 
Posted : 03/08/2011 10:29 pm
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Stendec Easy Glide, or a wipe down with a teflon based spray lube.


 
Posted : 03/08/2011 10:42 pm
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I use Halfords own brand silicone spray, on the stanchions, compress the forks a couple of times, & wipe away the shite that the silicone pulls up from the wiper seals. ( Revelation RLT ).


 
Posted : 03/08/2011 10:47 pm
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I've just picked up the Stendec grease for rebuilding mine.

For the outside i use silicone spray but will probably switch to just using some fork oil in future via syringe. Don't use a GT85 spray as the solvents are bad for the seals.

Wipe clean (including around the bridge)
apply lube of choice
pump a couple of times
wipe
repeat until you stop getting dirt rings coming out of the seals.
Then lube a bit more before putting it away.


 
Posted : 03/08/2011 11:30 pm
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I have an old tube of Manitou Prep M lying around so I use that

I simply have a piece of sponge coated in it and give the stanchions a quick wipe after every ride


 
Posted : 04/08/2011 6:22 am
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You need something with teflon in it so I use Finish Line DRY Lube.


 
Posted : 04/08/2011 8:57 am

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