I have a 2003 Fox Float RL (says Triad), and has 3 pos settings. None of the positions do anything, and there is not a lot of damping going on... so I'm sure doing this rebuild will resolve. Safe to say that when I do the seals that the 3 settings, assuming cleaning out that mechanism is effective, should bring back those features?
@@rajgill7576 I have not yet, but keep threatening to. It's a nice bike, not at all modern compared to the bikes of this gen, but always liked it. i want to fix it... I guess I'll bite the bullet and buy the kit. Sure looks easy enough.
@@halredlus4614 nice nice. Yea I just bought a 2009? Cannondale scalpel. Freshly servi ed carbon lefty but I think my rear is bad. Im way new to bikes ahaha
Dude, not sure I like the way you are using a metal pick to remove the quad rings and backup rings, if you use a plastic one you wont damage any sealing surfaces ! Good luck !
The Float Fluid is used for lubricating the O-rings during assembly, no grease. Float Fluid is actually a thick oil that lubricates the air chamber seals and improves sealing. A 5cc pack is included in the service kit.
Does the fluid have to be the official Fox Float fluid or will other fork /shock fluids work also? I have some Motorex Racing fork oil . It says 5w race quality. Do you think that will work? Thanks
Float Fluid is very thick, for lubricating and preventing air leaks. 5W fork oil is too thin for the task. Many people use 80-90W synthetic gear oil instead of Fox Float Fluid, which also works well.
Are there other things that can stop working in a 10 year old shock? I have replaced the O-rings and fluid but there is still no damping or control of the recoil. The bike bounces back up like it simply has a spring and not a shock.
@@DanoSlingz Yes, unfortunately, there are also other things that can go bad... Damping is not controlled by the air chamber (this is only the spring) but by the oil flow through the piston valves in the oil-filled cylinder at the lower part of the shock body. This oil is much thinner (5-10wt) than the Float fluid. If there is no damping at all, then either there is a damage at the piston or the valve shims, or there is not enough oil. If you noticed (relative) lots of thinner oil in the air can, then probably oil is leaking from the shock shaft seal (the one in the center of the air piston). The total quantity of damping oil is actually very little, so a small leak can make a big difference. In any case, it is very difficult to go deeper in the shock without specific knowledge and tools because of the internal high pressure (250 to 300+ psi) nitrogen charge. The shock has to be serviced by a Fox service center, or a suspension specialist.
@@LioliosBikes, thank you for the information. Sounds like the 10 year old shock needs to be replaced. I have a backup bike but gotta get my GT going again. ❤️ my GT!!
The rebound adjuster can't come out just by turming. Probably, something is broken and the adjusting needle cannot be turned, or , if oil came out too, there is not enough oil in the damping circuit. In any case, the shock has to be serviced by a Fox service center, or a suspension specialist, because of the internal high pressure (250 to 300+ psi) nitrogen charge requiring special equipment.
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Thanks for posting this video, it doesn't need any narration or insane dance music, very clear and should save me about £60
Thank you for making this video! My shock feels like new again!
Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. It helped me out a lot.
Great job
Happy to see you, useful.
I have a 2003 Fox Float RL (says Triad), and has 3 pos settings. None of the positions do anything, and there is not a lot of damping going on... so I'm sure doing this rebuild will resolve. Safe to say that when I do the seals that the 3 settings, assuming cleaning out that mechanism is effective, should bring back those features?
Havw you done it yet? Im in the same boat idk if my shocks even broken
@@rajgill7576 I have not yet, but keep threatening to. It's a nice bike, not at all modern compared to the bikes of this gen, but always liked it. i want to fix it... I guess I'll bite the bullet and buy the kit. Sure looks easy enough.
@@halredlus4614 nice nice. Yea I just bought a 2009? Cannondale scalpel. Freshly servi ed carbon lefty but I think my rear is bad. Im way new to bikes ahaha
Very nice and informative - thanx!
Dude, not sure I like the way you are using a metal pick to remove the quad rings and backup rings, if you use a plastic one you wont damage any sealing surfaces ! Good luck !
What type of grease are you using to lubricate the rings?
Another great video, sir! Thank you for sharing!
The Float Fluid is used for lubricating the O-rings during assembly, no grease. Float Fluid is actually a thick oil that lubricates the air chamber seals and improves sealing. A 5cc pack is included in the service kit.
Bang on that video is Lad thanks very much,😁
great video!!!
Excelent video
Hi, is it normal to have a lot of oil in the air chamber? Like 30ml more or less
No, Float Fluid in there is not much, just around 5ml.
More oil in the air chamber means that the main schaft seal is leaking.
How can I tell if it needa a service? I just bought a bike that came with this
can I send in my Fox Float L for rebuild. I bought a kit but dont think I want to tackle this. !lioloisbikes in san diego
I can't find that bolt extractor. Can you let me know what it's called? Thanks
www.google.com/search?q=bolt+extractor
Does the fluid have to be the official Fox Float fluid or will other fork /shock fluids work also? I have some Motorex Racing fork oil . It says 5w race quality. Do you think that will work? Thanks
Float Fluid is very thick, for lubricating and preventing air leaks.
5W fork oil is too thin for the task.
Many people use 80-90W synthetic gear oil instead of Fox Float Fluid, which also works well.
Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it 🙂
Are there other things that can stop working in a 10 year old shock? I have replaced the O-rings and fluid but there is still no damping or control of the recoil. The bike bounces back up like it simply has a spring and not a shock.
@@DanoSlingz Yes, unfortunately, there are also other things that can go bad...
Damping is not controlled by the air chamber (this is only the spring) but by the oil flow through the piston valves in the oil-filled cylinder at the lower part of the shock body. This oil is much thinner (5-10wt) than the Float fluid.
If there is no damping at all, then either there is a damage at the piston or the valve shims, or there is not enough oil. If you noticed (relative) lots of thinner oil in the air can, then probably oil is leaking from the shock shaft seal (the one in the center of the air piston). The total quantity of damping oil is actually very little, so a small leak can make a big difference.
In any case, it is very difficult to go deeper in the shock without specific knowledge and tools because of the internal high pressure (250 to 300+ psi) nitrogen charge. The shock has to be serviced by a Fox service center, or a suspension specialist.
@@LioliosBikes, thank you for the information. Sounds like the 10 year old shock needs to be replaced. I have a backup bike but gotta get my GT going again. ❤️ my GT!!
My rebound adjuster came out and I got it back in. The rebound settings seem to be stuck though. Any advice?
The rebound adjuster can't come out just by turming. Probably, something is broken and the adjusting needle cannot be turned, or , if oil came out too, there is not enough oil in the damping circuit.
In any case, the shock has to be serviced by a Fox service center, or a suspension specialist, because of the internal high pressure (250 to 300+ psi) nitrogen charge requiring special equipment.
@@LioliosBikes Thank you. Got hold of the right people to sort it out. I like being able to fix things myself, cant this time. lol
Gee J just do it yourself
Bom dia, you poderia fazer a manutenção de um Shox vivid Air R2C 2012, pois o meu está com defeito e eu não sei consertar. Thanks