Ohlins RXF Thread sealant / loctite question.

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shultzy

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I have been working on a set of Ohlins Rxf forks and have had quite a bit of fun getting loctited joints to come apart. i have been using a heat gun to melt the sealant and then using my homemade rod/cartridge holding clamps have managed to get things undone. What I am wondering is if I need to reapply the loctite when I reassemble ? It is definitely a real pain in the butt, but I don't want anything coming apart when it shouldn't .
Opinions/ thoughts are welcome!
 
I have never been inside an Ohlins RXF fork, but as a general rule I tend to use Locktite on assembly where I detected it on disassembly. My thinking is that the manufacturer put it there for a reason.

Following these lines, I use Locktite inside my KYB fork with Racetech Gold valves as reccomended by Racetech while I don't use it inside the Marzocchi PFP, as I didn't detect any when I opened it for the first time.

Doesn't Ohlins publish a service manual?
 
The Ohlins manual that comes with the forks is pretty disappointing. It only really covers seals, bushings and springs ( no cartridge stuff at all ).
There is a slightly better manual that I have downloaded, but it leaves a bit to be desired as well. It is surprising how difficult it is to get any info at all on anything Ohlins ( especially here in Canada ). For such expensive and highly regarded gear I would expect better access to useful manuals and parts.
The Ohlins RXF/TTX suspension is great but I am very happy to see the new bikes going to KYB!
 
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