Great video thank you. Very useful for first time servicing my xcm fork. My damper unit pushes in ok, but has a gritty / metallic noise when it comes back out, and it doesnt return all the way out of its own accord; you have to pull it out. I guess my damper unit is on the path to failure. The lock out function still works ok.
Hi, you are talking about the damper unit, right? Have you disassembled your fork and taken the damper unit off? And you have found that the unit compresses ok but doesn't extend to its original length by itself? It IS normal because it is a "damper". So you need to pull it out after you have pushed it in. Hope you will figure it out. Thanks for watching!
@@MindDesignFactory thanks for your reply; yes fork disassembled, its the damper unit: which compresses ok, good to know it doesnt come out all the way itself. I still have the metallic / grinding noise when it extends. I'm going to lube the shaft and put it back in - then see what happens. Its an old secondhand bike, stanchion posts are a bit rusted; I'll see how it goes after servicing it and then decide whether to replace parts or get a new fork.
If the metalic noise persists after lubricating the shaft, then the seal of the damper piston head may be shot, I mean broken. But in that case lock-out won't work either. I am very curious to know what is going on inside your damper cartridge, too. If you don't mind, please keep me informed of this issue.
slider sleeve on my fork are dry, have no grease, muddy and sandy. After applying WD-40 and trying to rotate they did eventually rotate but not nearly enough for full rotation. Any tips on how to get them moving?
Hi, SR Suntour recommends using their own "ConPanna Fork Grease" or any Teflon (PTFE) based lubricants. Lithium grease is not recommended on plastic and rubber parts. Silicone grease should work fine although it is a bit pricier than other types of grease. And any "stanchion lubes" can also be used on bushes, seals and other sliding parts as well. Thanks for watching!
Hi, i pressed the oil unit like you did but it didnt so compressed actually it down to the middle and the slowly went up again, is it ok or should goes down complete?
The damper unit should be fully compressed when you push it down. Because your fork won't be able to use its full travel otherwise. If your fork's stanchions can be fully compressed when you push down the handlebar, then it would be ok.
As I said, your fork won't be able to use its full stroke range then. But your damper unit might be different from mine. So, if your fork is fully compressed when you push down the stanchions as well as you can lockout it, then your fork would work just fine. Otherwise, there is something wrong with your damper unit.
Hi, if you can't find any bike shop in your local area that could help you with the new spring, then you can try to find it at Aliexpress. Just check out the following links for reference (these are my affiliate links): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCHWvLN s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkQv94B s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFLkGx1 Or just search for "sr suntour xcm spring" at Aliexpress. Thanks for watching!
I use a cleaning rod for flutes and Scott Shop towels to clean the lower legs of forks. You can also use a bottle brush or any similar tool. Thanks for watching!
Shimano grease I use in the video is a kind of multi-purpose grease and is not aggressive to rubber nor plastic. Just like their mineral based brake oil. Thanks for watching!
When the damper cartridge leaks oil, then you need to replace it with the new one. But it might be a better choice to buy a new one. If you can't find a new cartridge locally, check out the following link (my affiliate link to Aliexpress): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DErKIXx You would need a "XCM-Shoulder 26" type cartridge. Thanks for watching!
You can buy a top cap removal tool at the following link for example: XCM top cap removal tool www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803784779604.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.8.3a1e6860Y7wwxI&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.281175.0&scm_id=1007.40050.281175.0&scm-url=1007.40050.281175.0&pvid=e931dace-978f-498b-a65f-9d0206f81d19&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.40050.281175.0%2Cpvid%3Ae931dace-978f-498b-a65f-9d0206f81d19%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238107%231934&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000027603792104%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21JPY%21%21272.0%21272.0%21%21%21%21%402101d1bd16543872534377525eba19%2112000027603792104%21rec&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt Suntour's original tool www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803395531195.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.36ce8410jY213B&algo_pvid=2e036f14-b08d-4346-9120-50555a631ab3&algo_exp_id=2e036f14-b08d-4346-9120-50555a631ab3-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000026369571254%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21JPY%21%21229.0%21229.0%21%21233.0%21%21%40210318c216543872274883099ec0b1%2112000026369571254%21sea&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
Wow! This is by far the most detailed service video I've come across. Props to your great video!
Thank you for your encouraging feedback! This kind of comments keep me highly motivated indeed :)
Well done, thanks for this video! Excellent work on both restoration and video/commentary.
Glad to know you find this video helpful.
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Excellent work. Now I know how my Fork components are set up. Thank you from Australia 🚴♀️🐬
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the best guide on web. thank you
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Thanks to you, I was able to do a good job repairing it.
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Great video! Thank you for taking the time to make it! 👍
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Great video thank you. Very useful for first time servicing my xcm fork. My damper unit pushes in ok, but has a gritty / metallic noise when it comes back out, and it doesnt return all the way out of its own accord; you have to pull it out. I guess my damper unit is on the path to failure. The lock out function still works ok.
Hi, you are talking about the damper unit, right? Have you disassembled your fork and taken the damper unit off? And you have found that the unit compresses ok but doesn't extend to its original length by itself? It IS normal because it is a "damper". So you need to pull it out after you have pushed it in. Hope you will figure it out.
Thanks for watching!
@@MindDesignFactory thanks for your reply; yes fork disassembled, its the damper unit: which compresses ok, good to know it doesnt come out all the way itself. I still have the metallic / grinding noise when it extends. I'm going to lube the shaft and put it back in - then see what happens. Its an old secondhand bike, stanchion posts are a bit rusted; I'll see how it goes after servicing it and then decide whether to replace parts or get a new fork.
If the metalic noise persists after lubricating the shaft, then the seal of the damper piston head may be shot, I mean broken. But in that case lock-out won't work either. I am very curious to know what is going on inside your damper cartridge, too. If you don't mind, please keep me informed of this issue.
slider sleeve on my fork are dry, have no grease, muddy and sandy. After applying WD-40 and trying to rotate they did eventually rotate but not nearly enough for full rotation. Any tips on how to get them moving?
Thank you, a great detailed video.
Thanks for watching! Glad you like it.
Very informative video thanks from England
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Thanks for this video. Very detailed. Is there some alternative grease to float fluid
Hi, SR Suntour recommends using their own "ConPanna Fork Grease" or any Teflon (PTFE) based lubricants. Lithium grease is not recommended on plastic and rubber parts. Silicone grease should work fine although it is a bit pricier than other types of grease. And any "stanchion lubes" can also be used on bushes, seals and other sliding parts as well.
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Very informative, thanks a lot.
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Good job good movie. Greetings from Poland
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Very helpful! Thanks.
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Hi, i pressed the oil unit like you did but it didnt so compressed actually it down to the middle and the slowly went up again, is it ok or should goes down complete?
The damper unit should be fully compressed when you push it down. Because your fork won't be able to use its full travel otherwise. If your fork's stanchions can be fully compressed when you push down the handlebar, then it would be ok.
@@MindDesignFactory when it doesn't compressed what does it happen? Doesn't it work?
As I said, your fork won't be able to use its full stroke range then. But your damper unit might be different from mine. So, if your fork is fully compressed when you push down the stanchions as well as you can lockout it, then your fork would work just fine. Otherwise, there is something wrong with your damper unit.
My coil spring is broken.Can I buy a new one? Xcm 30 120mm
Hi, if you can't find any bike shop in your local area that could help you with the new spring, then you can try to find it at Aliexpress. Just check out the following links for reference (these are my affiliate links):
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCHWvLN
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkQv94B
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFLkGx1
Or just search for "sr suntour xcm spring" at Aliexpress.
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Excellent :-) Thank you
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What kind of stick and paper is that?
I use a cleaning rod for flutes and Scott Shop towels to clean the lower legs of forks. You can also use a bottle brush or any similar tool.
Thanks for watching!
Is the shimano grease rubber safe?
Shimano grease I use in the video is a kind of multi-purpose grease and is not aggressive to rubber nor plastic. Just like their mineral based brake oil.
Thanks for watching!
If oil is leaking then, what can i do?
When the damper cartridge leaks oil, then you need to replace it with the new one. But it might be a better choice to buy a new one. If you can't find a new cartridge locally, check out the following link (my affiliate link to Aliexpress):
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DErKIXx
You would need a "XCM-Shoulder 26" type cartridge.
Thanks for watching!
@@MindDesignFactory thank you so much.
👍😉
这个前叉好用吗？
是的，它有效。 你为什么这么问？
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It is very encouraging. Thank you, indeed!
I also have one side seized xcm fork on my trek 4300
I want to make it 👆
But i Don't have a cap removal tool for that
Please help me out sir
You can buy a top cap removal tool at the following link for example:
XCM top cap removal tool
www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803784779604.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.8.3a1e6860Y7wwxI&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.281175.0&scm_id=1007.40050.281175.0&scm-url=1007.40050.281175.0&pvid=e931dace-978f-498b-a65f-9d0206f81d19&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.40050.281175.0%2Cpvid%3Ae931dace-978f-498b-a65f-9d0206f81d19%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238107%231934&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000027603792104%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21JPY%21%21272.0%21272.0%21%21%21%21%402101d1bd16543872534377525eba19%2112000027603792104%21rec&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
Suntour's original tool
www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803395531195.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.36ce8410jY213B&algo_pvid=2e036f14-b08d-4346-9120-50555a631ab3&algo_exp_id=2e036f14-b08d-4346-9120-50555a631ab3-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000026369571254%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21JPY%21%21229.0%21229.0%21%21233.0%21%21%40210318c216543872274883099ec0b1%2112000026369571254%21sea&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
Thank u sir for your help
But this site is unavailable in my region
So where are from
Can u do a favor for me
Please help sir
Have you tried circlip pliers like I do in the video or a pin spanner/wrench?
Where are u from sir?
Can u provide any type of contact for any quiry about MTB in future coz i m a beginner
I am located in Japan. If you have any questions, you can always use this comment section.