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trying to simplify a maintenance routine for my bro who is fairly hopeless re these things and thought that re basic fork maintenance after muddy rides ( which is about all he does ) I would suggest cleaning the stanchions then applying a lube to keep smooth. I think he'd find it easier to smear a bit of lube on with his finger than spray something like juicylubes all over the place and contaminate the discs .If you get my drift ..recommendations please!
thanks
Bill
Anything will do
Try using a silicone spray and putting it on a cloth or your finger?
Brunox is also very good for use on stanchions. Recommended by RS, or it was once upon a time if it still isn't.
finish line dry lube
I use dry lube on mine.
Surely the wiper on the seal will remove anything thats put on the stanchion.Keeping the bushes in the lowers lubed will keep movement smooth,hence turn the bike over so fluid in the lowers runs down to the bushes.
Silicon spray for me. Pikey cheap stuff if that's all I can find, expensive (but probably identical) bike stuff when I can be bothered as it feels like treating the bike.
Chainlube and fork oil work fine too but can be a bit sticky.
This stuff is great:
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Absolutely identical to 'Fork Juice' as far as I can tell.
Brunox deo. All you'll ever need
NB: I manage to spray loads on without getting it on the disk! The other parts of my exceedingly comprehensive regular maintenance are cleaning the stanchions and chain with kitchen towel before spraying the stanchions and applying wet lube to the chain, and then wiping the wet lube off with kitchen towel just before the next ride. Is that simple enough?
I think it was the Finishline wet lube (green) that was recommended by one of the tuners.
I use generic silicone spray - always spray away from the wheel (tyre and disc) and not over a hard floor (or people and animals go ice skating)