Great work Jono, you must now be LK brand ambassador for the Southern hemisphere - great videos on their wheels and their maintenance. Thanks! 🏴🖐🏻
Great content, handy and educational. I'm going to get a suspension EUC soon but it makes me nervous because of the increased maintenance. Although my knees will appreciate it.
Good job. Nothing wrong with reusing the dust wipers if they are in good shape and not cracked. Sometimes that reused dust wipers can keep the stiction lower with less friction. It's done all the time. The slick honey you pictured is the good stuff for that job. Use plenty of it for smoother seal action
really well formated video and instructional. HUGE props. I just did mine blind and it wasnt too hard. This video in itself adds value to all the Leaperkim wheels with suspension
@@jonoeuc 1996.8 miles. A lot of hard trails, stairs, a few skateparks. I figured I probably abused it a little more than you. 6200miles is a lot! **I ride a Patton**
Tip regarding oil seal direction, if you look closely on the inside of the seal you will see some ridges in one end, those should be pointing inwards towards the shock, the ridges keep the oil inside, going by other type of markings is not a reliable method as different brand seals will be different in that aspect.
Excellent! happy to help. True, I don't think I mentioned anywhere that you can play with the oil volume and weight to adjust the suspension feel. cheers, jono
Great video! Thanks for sharing. If someone is looking for those seals it is possible to find them in local shop because same size seals was used in some Honda / Yamaha motorcycles.
You make such great videos on the Lynx, i think this is going to be my first suspension euc. I remember on my dirt bike, i had dust covers over the front forks, do you think some kind or type of dust cover over the suspension (the oiled shaft part of the suspension) may reduce the frequency of oil change/maintenance on the shocks on this euc? i appreciate low maintenance, and i hope i can locate some dust covers that will fit onto these shocks, and see if i can keep the oil in the shocks, clean, a little or a lot longer.
Thank you for this video, well done. How many miles were on you struts at time of rebuild? Why so much oil contamination? If contamination is getting past the seal, I wonder about a some type of sock that would minimize debris collecting on the tube surface?
3,700miles (6,000km) 11 months old. It seems that having the stock open portion on the mudguard struts makes a huge difference. Since dirt goes straight on the stanchions. Once I covered that up there was a big reduction in the dirt build up on the suspension. It's probably superstition but I'd guess socks make the travel less smooth? Cheers!
Great stuff. My main reason to switching from motorcycle to euc was self service is possible. Who the hell has a garage and all those expensive tools just to be able to change a spark plug?
Leaperkim suggests 10wt from my contact with E-Riderz. It's ok to play around with the oil weights to adjust the suspension feel. In fact i'm planning to try a 2.5wt in my Lynx. Reducing it will allow the oil to flow more freely and thus increases the sponginess. You can then dial it in with the compression and rebound damping. Hope that helps cheers, jono
Hey Rick, not often. My suggestions is if there is a leak, 10,000km (6,200miles) or every 12 months. You can improve the longevity by enclosing the hole in the mudguard struts. I saw that newer model 'may' have this stock. Cheers Jono see my video t=10min57s ruclips.net/video/4S_Au-9Xlt8/видео.htmlsi=ZB-_AP75B1Uz68d6&t=661
@@milordas e-riderz and their info was from Leaperkim. It's a variable that you can play around with to adjust your suspension. lighter weights flows easier and translates to a plusher ride. I'll be looking into a lighter 2.5 or 5 weight for my lynx. hope that helps
Hey Jon! Does any 37x50x11 fork seal work? Was searching for some on my local amazon site. Found this "37x50x11mm Front Fork Oil Seal and Dust Seal Kit for Honda VF750C"
Hi Yu they should be fine. Mine were listed as for a honda motorbike, these were the exact ones: www.ebay.com.au/itm/234270092804 The pic in the video description was a cheaper option I found. The delivery was too slow for me though.
Got my suspension fork seal replaced over the weekend. A generic 37x50x11 seal worked on the Sherman S Fastace suspension. Another tip to avoid buying a 32mm PVC pipe insert is to just use the old seal and press it in. It doesn't take much force to push the seal in! Thanks for the info, Jon!
Also, make sure you don't slide the suspension tube over the fork seal too many times. On the 3rd time (because I let it slide out accidentally), part of the inner seal was flipped inside out and basically ruined the seal. Grease the inner seal and once you're in, don't pull the suspension apart again to avoid damaging the inner seal
@@jonoeuc I tried to do this on my Sherman s once. Two busted knuckles, oil all over the floor, and ended up buying a new suspension anyways. I just don’t have the skills for things like this!
Leaperkim Lynx Service Info: yet to be released
It's a process with some pitfalls but not too bad with preparation. You can do it!
Cheers, Jono
how much oil for lynx ? :)
Great work Jono, you must now be LK brand ambassador for the Southern hemisphere - great videos on their wheels and their maintenance. Thanks! 🏴🖐🏻
haha maybe one day. This is a big reason I went LK, good build quality makes them pleasant to work on.
Cheers!
Great content, handy and educational. I'm going to get a suspension EUC soon but it makes me nervous because of the increased maintenance. Although my knees will appreciate it.
exactly! it's worth saving your body, it takes a toll over time not having suspension.
cheers
Good job. Nothing wrong with reusing the dust wipers if they are in good shape and not cracked. Sometimes that reused dust wipers can keep the stiction lower with less friction. It's done all the time. The slick honey you pictured is the good stuff for that job. Use plenty of it for smoother seal action
Thanks mate
Good video gotta do this and bearings soon. gonna be a pain in the butt but my Patton will feel like a new wheel after
really well formated video and instructional. HUGE props. I just did mine blind and it wasnt too hard. This video in itself adds value to all the Leaperkim wheels with suspension
thanks mate, glad your repair went well! I'm curious how many miles you had on it to make you need a service?
@@jonoeuc 1996.8 miles.
A lot of hard trails, stairs, a few skateparks. I figured I probably abused it a little more than you. 6200miles is a lot! **I ride a Patton**
Just ordered myself a Lynx, good job for explaining, its easy to understand !
Yooo that's so awesome Mathieu! By all accounts it's truly a great 20" wheel. So excited for mine too, hopefully in ~4weeks.
Tip regarding oil seal direction, if you look closely on the inside of the seal you will see some ridges in one end, those should be pointing inwards towards the shock, the ridges keep the oil inside, going by other type of markings is not a reliable method as different brand seals will be different in that aspect.
Thanks for the info! Yea make sure you're 1000% certain when putting them in.
The writing is microscopic too.
I put 125ml on my Sherman S, and it's much harder than before, thanks so much for you tuto, it help me a lot to prepare all stuff!
Excellent! happy to help. True, I don't think I mentioned anywhere that you can play with the oil volume and weight to adjust the suspension feel. cheers, jono
These kind of videos are just superb, thanks!
Hey using the battery box as lever to loosen the top of the shock was a nice trick specially for those who dont have access to a bench vise! ✌
Hi Jimmy, cheers! I hope everyone realises it's just to *slightly* loosen , we're talking 1/16 a turn! don't want the oil running out :P
Nice job! very helpful video! thanks Jon!
Great video! Thanks for sharing. If someone is looking for those seals it is possible to find them in local shop because same size seals was used in some Honda / Yamaha motorcycles.
yeah they're pretty universal. there was a comment in here somewhere of someone successfully using another brand.
Great job!!😎 thanks Jono!!🙏
You make such great videos on the Lynx, i think this is going to be my first suspension euc.
I remember on my dirt bike, i had dust covers over the front forks, do you think some kind or type of dust cover over the suspension (the oiled shaft part of the suspension) may reduce the frequency of oil change/maintenance on the shocks on this euc?
i appreciate low maintenance, and i hope i can locate some dust covers that will fit onto these shocks, and see if i can keep the oil in the shocks, clean, a little or a lot longer.
Value. Thanks a lot!
Thank you for this video, well done. How many miles were on you struts at time of rebuild? Why so much oil contamination? If contamination is getting past the seal, I wonder about a some type of sock that would minimize debris collecting on the tube surface?
3,700miles (6,000km) 11 months old. It seems that having the stock open portion on the mudguard struts makes a huge difference. Since dirt goes straight on the stanchions. Once I covered that up there was a big reduction in the dirt build up on the suspension.
It's probably superstition but I'd guess socks make the travel less smooth?
Cheers!
Great stuff. My main reason to switching from motorcycle to euc was self service is possible. Who the hell has a garage and all those expensive tools just to be able to change a spark plug?
100% I tried a teardown on my WR250F ages ago and it was a nightmare!
what is the best tear down video for this I see a few but seems like nothing to just get to the shocks
not sure on the best. any tyre change videos would do it.
is the 10 suspension oil ok as I see others use 5? thanks in advance
Leaperkim suggests 10wt from my contact with E-Riderz. It's ok to play around with the oil weights to adjust the suspension feel. In fact i'm planning to try a 2.5wt in my Lynx. Reducing it will allow the oil to flow more freely and thus increases the sponginess. You can then dial it in with the compression and rebound damping.
Hope that helps
cheers, jono
Youre using 10W oil? As on other video i saw they using 5W
what did you end up using and was it good
How often do you have to change the oil because I'm about to get one,?Hopefully not too often,
Hey Rick, not often. My suggestions is if there is a leak, 10,000km (6,200miles) or every 12 months.
You can improve the longevity by enclosing the hole in the mudguard struts. I saw that newer model 'may' have this stock. Cheers Jono
see my video t=10min57s ruclips.net/video/4S_Au-9Xlt8/видео.htmlsi=ZB-_AP75B1Uz68d6&t=661
What oil did you use? I didn't see that anywhere in the video
here's the link www.mxstore.com.au/p/Rock-Oil-1L-SVI-10-Suspension-Fluid/ROSVI101
Some extra details like that are in the description. Hope that helps
Someone mentioned you tried a higher weight oil than manufactured as, did it have an effect on your wheel?
Hey Rich, 10 weight is the recommended and what I used. W (winter) if you're in cold climates.
Hope that helps
@@jonoeuc Recommended by who? As others using 5W
@@milordas e-riderz and their info was from Leaperkim. It's a variable that you can play around with to adjust your suspension.
lighter weights flows easier and translates to a plusher ride. I'll be looking into a lighter 2.5 or 5 weight for my lynx.
hope that helps
Hey Jon!
Does any 37x50x11 fork seal work? Was searching for some on my local amazon site. Found this "37x50x11mm Front Fork Oil Seal and Dust Seal Kit for Honda VF750C"
Hi Yu they should be fine. Mine were listed as for a honda motorbike, these were the exact ones: www.ebay.com.au/itm/234270092804
The pic in the video description was a cheaper option I found. The delivery was too slow for me though.
@@jonoeucAppreciate the swift response!
Got my suspension fork seal replaced over the weekend. A generic 37x50x11 seal worked on the Sherman S Fastace suspension. Another tip to avoid buying a 32mm PVC pipe insert is to just use the old seal and press it in. It doesn't take much force to push the seal in!
Thanks for the info, Jon!
Also, make sure you don't slide the suspension tube over the fork seal too many times. On the 3rd time (because I let it slide out accidentally), part of the inner seal was flipped inside out and basically ruined the seal. Grease the inner seal and once you're in, don't pull the suspension apart again to avoid damaging the inner seal
Excellent! I'm glad to hear it, ready for another year or so of cruising.
Ah good tip, hopefully others see it too
cheers
Did you find the pdf of this fastace suspension ?
no, is there one? just the Leaperkim service video which was a bit low quality.
How to change spring ?
I havent pulled it down that far. Its likely only a few extra steps.
did you find any guides or videos?
@@jonoeuc I record my own video. I'll publish it ASAP
Here is how to service:
1. Email ewheels.
2. Pay
3. Swap
definitely a good option! Particularly if you don't have the time or confidence.
@@jonoeuc I tried to do this on my Sherman s once. Two busted knuckles, oil all over the floor, and ended up buying a new suspension anyways. I just don’t have the skills for things like this!