Pimpster Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Can anyone comment on when this should be done? Are there any indicators as to when ? My KTM RC8 is now a poultry 2 years old. Do people really service there forks/shocks every season? Is it going to make a difference now for my (slightly) fast road/track riding? Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Suspension is often overlooked during routine servicing, even as part of a scheduled service by a main dealer the suspension normally gets nothing more than a visual check I believe. We all change (or should) the engine oil regularly so why not the oil in the forks? I plan to get my rear shock and forks serviced including a change of oil next year as that will be 2 years since I had them fettled (new springs and revalve). Around every 2 years seems to be recommended by suspension specialists I've spoken to for a road bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Can anyone comment on when this should be done? Are there any indicators as to when ? My KTM RC8 is now a poultry 2 years old. Do people really service there forks/shocks every season? Is it going to make a difference now for my (slightly) fast road/track riding? Ta check your owners manual or ask your dealer. but yes it makes a difference. Fork / shock oil degrades in use just as engine oil does, and suspension linkages / bearings wear. my Haynes manual recommends the fork oil is changed every two years, same for re-greasing the swingarm & steering stem bearings. If you don't fancy doing it yourself, take it to a suspension specialist - I can thoroughly recommend MC Technics in Stowmarket who is a WP expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpster Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Sound advice gents. Many thanks for your comments. I'll be booking her in before we get started this year then. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtmonky Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 The shock oil change frequency on my enduro bike is....1000km or about 650 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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