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Undisputable fact #1: Correctly maintained & functioning suspension is critical to off road performance.
Engine oil is changed in most off road bikes every few hours to prevent mechanical failure; but how many of you are proactive about your suspension?
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Suspension oil will degrade much faster than commonly expected under the ultra-harsh conditions off road bikes are expected to work in. Once this happens, wear, damage and a drop in performance is inevitable. Protect your suspension like you do you engine and feel the difference.
FEEL
The
Difference
Suspension service intervals:
A Quick Guide
See below for a quick guide on suspension service intervals for your chosen type of riding.
This is purely a guide and is heavily dependant on a number of factors, mainly your speed and ability.
If you are faster rider and therefore harsher on your suspension you will need to shorten the intervals below. If you are a more casual fun rider you can safely extend within reason.
New bike 1st service: <5hrs
Fork/Shock service: 30hrs
Fork/Shock rebuild: 60hrs
New bike 1st service: <5hrs
Fork/Shock service: 30hrs
Fork/Shock rebuild: 60hrs
New bike 1st service: <5hrs
Fork/Shock service: 50hrs
Fork/Shock rebuild: 100hrs
MX
Enduro/XC
Trail/heavy enduro
Like it is with your engine, it is important to flush fluids from your suspension after the running in period.
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All the gear
but any idea?
Undisputable fact #2: Any £ spent on suspension servicing, set-up or upgrades will pay back 10x any investment on jazzy graphics.
OK; we do agree that they do look good first ride out... But are they critical to the handling, stability and grip of your bike like your suspension is? Not a chance.
It's the same story with the factory looking exhaust. It may look great and squirt you at the corner faster but does it help you help you around it when you get there? Still no.
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Suspension servicing and tuning is key to unlocking your bike's potential, irrespective of whether that be lap-time improvements or comfort on the trails.
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