i have been having a problem with my fork performance deteriorating over time. What I have determined is the Oil in the lower leg gradually gets forced into the cartridge which increases the preload on the floating piston.
I have tried different oil levels in the cartridge, the last time around I came across some info that led me to believe I was under filling the cartridges.
As an example of what I experienced, I just returned from a two day Enduro where I rode 100 miles each day. By noon on the second day I was deflecting off every pebble. Guys that shouldn't are pulling away from me while I struggle to stay upright.
I guess the obvious answer is the cartridge seals are leaking? I don't find that to be the case when I am working on them. Will replacing the cartridge seals cure the problem? One would think.
Am I missing something? I know experienced riders who do their own suspension work that say it's rare to replace those seals?
At this point I am pretty disgusted.
I would like to get the problem ironed out for good and get both ends serviced and revalved.
I would prefer to use a local tuner however the only one I know with experience on Morozochi is Stillwell, who gets mixed reviews. I am not sure if anyone near me has experience with Rieger shocks.
I am leaning towards sending them off to Richard Wilson who I believe has a lot of experience and good reputation. The downside is extra downtime, shipping costs and no local support.
I have tried different oil levels in the cartridge, the last time around I came across some info that led me to believe I was under filling the cartridges.
As an example of what I experienced, I just returned from a two day Enduro where I rode 100 miles each day. By noon on the second day I was deflecting off every pebble. Guys that shouldn't are pulling away from me while I struggle to stay upright.
I guess the obvious answer is the cartridge seals are leaking? I don't find that to be the case when I am working on them. Will replacing the cartridge seals cure the problem? One would think.
Am I missing something? I know experienced riders who do their own suspension work that say it's rare to replace those seals?
At this point I am pretty disgusted.
I would like to get the problem ironed out for good and get both ends serviced and revalved.
I would prefer to use a local tuner however the only one I know with experience on Morozochi is Stillwell, who gets mixed reviews. I am not sure if anyone near me has experience with Rieger shocks.
I am leaning towards sending them off to Richard Wilson who I believe has a lot of experience and good reputation. The downside is extra downtime, shipping costs and no local support.