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Z1 Scratched Stanchion, Problem? (5 posts)
|  Z1 Scratched Stanchion, Problem? | Bikezilla
Oct 12, 2003 9:17 PM | | I just discovered a rock scratch on my one of my stanchions It's not very large but deep enough to make me wonder if it might harm my oil seals.
Is this a concern? Should I break out the dremmel and try to buff (grind) it out?
It's been there for maybe one ride. I haven't noticed any leaks but I'm wondering if it could wear on the seals.
TIA
-Bikezilla |
| Does it feel rough? | Tscheezy
Oct 12, 2003 9:49 PM | | If it is a nick, leave it. If it feels rough at all or has edges to it, you can sand it very carefully with fine sandpaper (don't deepen it or remove the slick coating around it, just knock any burrs off and give it a smooth transition). If it is deep and seems like it is allowing oil to excape past it (it would have to be pretty bad or vertical), you can fill it with epoxy and sand it smooth.
Not the end of the world. If the seals can deal with lots of dirt, they can deal with a scratch.
tscheezy |
| re: Z1 Scratched Stanchion, Problem? | WarrGuru
Oct 13, 2003 9:10 AM | | TScheezy has it right. I agree with his proposed solutions.
I ride with Lizard Skins on my Z1 stanchions. They keep the seals and wipers clean and help avoid scratches on the stanchions (hint, hint). I constantly read about people that say Lizard Skins will scratch your fork. I haven't experienced that.
I've been using LS for 3 years now. 2.5 years on a RS2001 SID XC. To this day, there are no scratches or air leaks....and the fork has not been re-built. I also have had LS on my Z1 for 4 months and my Marathon S for 3 months. I usually leave the LS on for about 50 miles (about 2 rides)...then I remove the LS and put a bead of triflow on the stanchions and cycle the fork a few times....then wipe off the triflow and re-install the LS (after making sure that the LS is clean).
You may want to give them a try. |
| Why did they do away with the accordion boots? | Tscheezy
Oct 13, 2003 10:35 AM | | Ok, I may be the retro guy here, but I rode an old Judy which had those boots and after 5 years of riding I opened the fork up and it was SPOTLESS inside. I can only attribute doing away with the boots to a fashion thing, because they are so damn functional. No water, no dirt, no dust. I have yet to do the LS thing though (yup, I'm a fashion whore after all- I think they're ugly).
tscheezy |
| Why did they do away with the accordion boots? | WarrGuru
Oct 13, 2003 12:21 PM | | I wish I knew. Maybe it was cost...or maybe just marketing. When RS came out with their "triple seal", the boots went with them. Maybe putting boots on shocks made them look less "dirt worthy".
I really think it was a combination of marketing and also allowed for more money to be made rebuilding shocks.
It would be great if someone made aftermarket boots that sealed out water and dirt, but didn't touch the stanchions. The LS work great, but a boot would be even better. |
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