Thanks for watching!! If you're interested in WPL Fork Boost, go grab a bottle from our website @ thelostco.com/products/wpl-forkboost-lube-4oz PLUS use code SHIPFREE to get free shipping on any order under $100! 😎😎😎
Thanks for video, was deciding between WPL and WD40 Silicone. Although I saw that regular silicone spray should work, I am not 100% sure of other ingredients in the silicone sprays, even though WD40 silicone says it will work with rubber and plastic. I rather use stuff formulated specifically for it, without damaging internals parts. My fork is a coil fork, but I want longevity from the bike. Thanks for details about application and flipping the bike over. I see other people recommend it too. So just reassured for me.
I think the biggest takeaway from this is to REMEMBER to really wipe off the oil from the fork and shock. Otherwise your just asking for dirt and grit to come right back.
Thanks man! Haha yeah I'm behind on video. Check out my last update! I did a VLOG explaining why I haven't been able to get the camera out. Hopefully soon though!
As a mechanic myself, that's spot on, nailed it on all the important topics and even the vital tips at the end, nice! I like how you wiped off your suspension even though your bike was dirty, clean suspension is more impartant than tho whole bike being clean, that should speak out to some people that are scared to touch their bikes!
The Fork Boost is meant to clean out the seals under the top lip. Like I said in the video, clean the stanchions of the product to make sure no dirt sticks to it. I promise you that I've had nothing but positive feedback from customers with this stuff. I would not encourage use of a product that's going to harm anything.
@@TheLostCo I'm right there with you on that! Yes it Pulls the dirt right out of the seals, DOES NOT put dirt down in the fork. Love when people pretend they know what they're talking about! Keep it up
It's all good! Everybody has their preferred ways of everything, and I just like to share the ways I like to do things. I'm sure theres videos of people doing "how to make toast" and there will be some people criticizing their way of making toast haha. Different strokes for different folks!
@@PedroFernandes-bg6ms yes.. I am a professional Mechanic, suspension and wheels are my main specialty. Bring it on down to Showroom Services, right here in CA. Safe riding ✌️
Thank for your being clear and concise. I asked a self proclaimed pro DH mechanic what type to use and he told me go to my LBS instead of sharing what type of product.
Hi, That's exactly what I have been doing for years. And never had problem with my suspensions. I would also recommend oiling the commands or remote lock mechanism as they tend to collect dirt and become stiff
I always spray a tiny bit of teflon based lub on the stanchions to clean them, work pretty well and after it helps seals to wipe the stanchions from dust or mud during the ride. Putting the bike at reverse will let air bubbles in the brake circuit go to the calipers. Which means that you will have to bleed more often (calipers are also more difficult to bleed than levers !). It is better to just put/hang the bike at the vertical and it will work fine
Nothing particular. A regular spray bottle from Decathlon. I just spray it on a rag that I use to clean stanchions of fork and dropper post when I clean my bike. Then I compress fork/dropper post and remove the remaining dust moved by the seal during compression. Note that I do not lubricate the stanchion with it. It is only what remains that helps seals to wipe stanchions. I say that because stanchions are not supposed to be lubricated. Excess of lubricant can do worse than better. By gluing dust and mud on parts. In fact today I kind of give up this because I am more lazy than before :) And I did not really saw a difference when servicing my fork or dropper.
This is hands down the best MTB tech channel on the internet! Real life information for real-life mountain bikers. Will definitely make sure to stop by next time I am in Bellingham.
Great help - that and the one on the steerer tube cut down. Won't turning your bike upside down allow air to enter your hydraulic brakes, requiring a bleed?
Well done my friend,i am new to mtb,gone straight to the point and bought enduro bike,that tricks save us money as we all known that MTB is expensive sport! THANK YOU!
Thanks, Mike, for introducing me to this WPL ForkBoost Lube. Truly great stuff (from multiple aspects - bio-based/env-friendly & quality/performance), and I'm completely sold. Though initially skeptical, now I use it religiously, almost as often as lubing my chain regularly for every ride. This stuff is really great, most noticeably on dropper post (then on fork, then on shock), in terms of feeling butterly-smooth. While at it, I also picked up WPL suspension oil (20wt) - also great stuff. Thanks!
As a former aircraft engineer I would say this is the basics, keep any Stanchion clean always and lube them with something appropriate, the liquid used inside the Forks should do it as well
Got myself a old handrail , with a basic st shutout coil front forks, the bike i cleaned up changed bottom bracket and freewheeling act but the forks were stiff, so I used your method with light oil and it worked a treat, until I order new forks , thanks for the tip, I Will look out for more of your tips, and projects .
Just bought a new Yeti ARC C2 couple days ago after only riding gravel/BMX for a while. The ARC I have came stock with a Fox 34 and a Fox dropper post. I know maintaining your bike is super important so I was searching for some videos on how to keep them nice and smooth when I came across this one. I sincerely appreciate how simply you explained everything and the lack of "elitist" vibes I got from you. Thank you for what you do; you've got another subscriber from me.
Simple man is what I am....i see WPL and I click. Love their lubricants and will continue to use them. You can also use forkboost to cut down grease if you don't want the grease too thick. I do this with my pro4 hub.
So true! I do it for approx 10 years now. Even with regular chain oil. Important to dry and to do not keep it wet. Then à fork maintenance each 3 year will be sufficient ;)
You forgot to mention to protect the disc and brake caliper against possible lubrication :) Actually good advice, it helps a lot, but it is worth using dedicated oil, not brunox spray or, even worse, wd40
Thank you so much for telling us about the shocks I just got me an electric hey bike and I'm going to take care of it well I am following you now thank you for the support and teaching us I love my bike and I will take care of it thank you again for teaching us Merry Christmas 🍵
@@theocalderon8264 It's not a degreaser and it is designed for forks and shocks, but is not limited to. Muc-Off's description for Silicon Shine spray: "Silicon Shine not only leaves your bike looking factory fresh, but it also acts as an amazing friction reducer for suspension parts and reduces dirt adhesion. Spray it onto your fork stanchions and rear shocks to reduce resistance for a silky smooth, World Cup performance." You can take a look at Muc-Off's site for their Silicon Shine spray. muc-off.com/collections/bicycle-step-2-protect/products/silicon-shine
Just curious about keeping your bike upside down. I've been told that's not recommended for bikes with disc brakes because that will cause air bubbles (even the smallest in your hydraulic brake lines), to travel towards the brakes causing a spongy feeling brake. Any thoughts about this?
i have tried this and yes the brake feels a little spongy when you first flip it the right way up but just pulling the leaver a couple times makes it good as new
@@ertai222 It shouldn't. I left upside-down a bike with hydraulic brakes, and I noticed that the brakes worked normally again after I pumped the levers a few times.
Petroleum based oils will cause the rubber to swell and break them down faster leading to them needing to be replaced more often. That being said any weight suspension oil whats cheaper then chain lube anyways will do the same trick if you really need your seals to last an extra week and a half
Eventually you will be better than 99 percent of shops work if you keep watching and learning, you can take your time and do a perfect job , not a friday arvo job.
That’s really good lube I would’ve never known about it had not a friend turned me onto it a few years back and I had to do it couple weeks ago because my forks were sticky so now I probably need to apply a little bit more often WPL !
I always thought turning the bike upside down was a no no .Now I understand that doing it makes the oil run onto the fork great. Is there anything else you could use instead of the fork boost lube
I just purchased the lube off of your website. Really appreciate how quick you delivered it . I’ve used it once and it seems to be pretty good. I really liked the handwritten “thank you” as well along with the cool free sticker! Wish it was the skull sticker though, lol. Guess I’ll have to order more stuff. Thanks!
Your recent video on a complete fork service is the best I've yet found. But it still wasn't clear to me how oil from the bottom of the lowers would "cycle" up to the stanchions or sponge washers. This upside down suggestion is the closest thing I've found. Is the implication that normal operation does not assure adequate oil distribution, so turn your bike upside down every so often to make sure, or just more of a storage issue? Thanks for all the great content.
Just bought this stuff for my sr suntour XCE fork and it works like a treat. (Although I didn't properly wipe the lube off so all the dirt has returned)
I was told that the best thing to lube your stanchions with was fork oil. Anything else will seep through the seal and contaminate the oil in your fork.
Great info....many thanks!!!! I turn my MTB upside down each week and also clean the fork/shock/dropper after each ride. Can I use "Liquid Wrench" silicon spray on all those as a lube (vice the WPL)? Keep up the great work on your channel!! Most helpful!
Finish line is good, I used it in Bulgaria, but I can't find here it in UK. The cheapest option is from Spain £7 + £7 postage which is...not very acceptable for me
Thanks for your tips to keep MTB Suspension clean & maintaining or preserving it. How to stall & put the right air pressure to my new shock 29er FOx 34 SC Kashima.
great tip for the forks on the upside down.. But I might point out that give it some time back to right-side-up before a ride and check your brakes for operation because going upside down for a while might cause air in the brakes to migrate and lessen brake performance until is has a chance to migrate back up.
Great video. Something I never really thought about doing as all my old downhill bikes had oil bath forks. So wiping it off was always good enough for me and they never squeaked. Just getting back into riding again, everything now a days is mostly air shocks. I bought a slightly used demo bike and the forks came dusty and were squeaking right out of the box. Came across this vid and went to my local bike shop and they had this stuff. Hope it takes care of it. Also the dropper is a little sluggish, maybe this will smooth it up
SWEET MAN! Thanks for the order! I just ran out of Fork Boost the other day but I've got a fresh shipment coming in within the next few days. Your order will ship out as soon as the new order comes through the door!! 👍👍👍
Man, thanks. I have been MTBing for years, and never considered the bio lube and subsequent wipe down to collect all that dirt. Great idea and I will do it tomorrow. Also, the upside down fork thing - brilliant. Great stuff, and my first visit to your site. Liked and Sub'd.
Been using Fork Boost for a while - I honestly wouldn't bother. Yes it pulls out dirt, but because it's so thick and leave a residue which doesn't lubricate for smoothness and the stanchions don't stay clean very well. A fully serviced shock developed a squeak, went back to my original fork lube and the shock was smooth and quiet again and everything now stays clean far better.
That's easy when you ride MARZOCCHI.... keep it clean and ride. I've got a original z1 bomber.. from 1997. Original seals and only the oil has been replaced. I ride a older 888rc and 66rc with no issues, just ride n clean.
thank you so much for the tip. i will try that out. i am pretty new to biking so when i washed my bike it strated to creak like wild a few days later xD
Very informative channel! Nobody really doing content focused on the maintenance/technical side of mountain biking. Keep up the great work I am going to order WPL from your site very cool product!
Thanks a ton Ryan! I noticed that while some people do make technical how-to's, they're generally really vague with little to no detail. I'm trying to put as much attention to detail as possible into them!
Parking the bike upside down seems a great idea for the forks but not so much the brakes. Isn't there a tiny bit of air at the top of the brake reservoirs that could make it's way down (or up) into the pistons & hoses?
im late to the video and i know that but i do have a question. if my front fork seals are dried up and are starting to crack and the stentions are moving front and back then what should i do? do i replace the seals or what?
Hey bro, I have a question. Is it normal to have my suspension fork a little bit of wiggling? My MTB is only 3 weeks old, and I felt that my suspension fork is wiggling a little bit while I'm holding the brakes. My question is it normal for those bikes that has suspension fork to have that kind of activity? Thank you!
Thanks for watching!! If you're interested in WPL Fork Boost, go grab a bottle from our website @ thelostco.com/products/wpl-forkboost-lube-4oz
PLUS use code SHIPFREE to get free shipping on any order under $100! 😎😎😎
If Fork Boost is not an option what other lubricant/lub type would you recommend? Thanks; great tips.
Pablo Daniel Rivas I have a tub of grease stuff that does the same thing and is also probably the same thing, just search up fork butter
@@lukeschlieper8880 Thanks!
Thanks for video, was deciding between WPL and WD40 Silicone. Although I saw that regular silicone spray should work, I am not 100% sure of other ingredients in the silicone sprays, even though WD40 silicone says it will work with rubber and plastic. I rather use stuff formulated specifically for it, without damaging internals parts.
My fork is a coil fork, but I want longevity from the bike. Thanks for details about application and flipping the bike over. I see other people recommend it too. So just reassured for me.
what can i use instead of forkboost?
I think the biggest takeaway from this is to REMEMBER to really wipe off the oil from the fork and shock. Otherwise your just asking for dirt and grit to come right back.
I’ll never ask dirt over again!
This is great stuff. You need to upload more content as you make everything so easy and clear to understand! Thanks!
Thanks man! Haha yeah I'm behind on video. Check out my last update! I did a VLOG explaining why I haven't been able to get the camera out. Hopefully soon though!
As a mechanic myself, that's spot on, nailed it on all the important topics and even the vital tips at the end, nice!
I like how you wiped off your suspension even though your bike was dirty, clean suspension is more impartant than tho whole bike being clean, that should speak out to some people that are scared to touch their bikes!
The Fork Boost is meant to clean out the seals under the top lip. Like I said in the video, clean the stanchions of the product to make sure no dirt sticks to it. I promise you that I've had nothing but positive feedback from customers with this stuff. I would not encourage use of a product that's going to harm anything.
@@TheLostCo I'm right there with you on that! Yes it Pulls the dirt right out of the seals, DOES NOT put dirt down in the fork.
Love when people pretend they know what they're talking about!
Keep it up
It's all good! Everybody has their preferred ways of everything, and I just like to share the ways I like to do things. I'm sure theres videos of people doing "how to make toast" and there will be some people criticizing their way of making toast haha. Different strokes for different folks!
@@TheLostCo 😂!!!
Funny! Well I agree with the way you do things! Keep spreading the love, hopefully these guys catch on sooner than later!
@@PedroFernandes-bg6ms yes..
I am a professional Mechanic, suspension and wheels are my main specialty. Bring it on down to Showroom Services, right here in CA.
Safe riding ✌️
Thank for your being clear and concise. I asked a self proclaimed pro DH mechanic what type to use and he told me go to my LBS instead of sharing what type of product.
I use WPL religiously. Love it so much! Makes my forks and dropper smooth as butter.
Hi,
That's exactly what I have been doing for years. And never had problem with my suspensions. I would also recommend oiling the commands or remote lock mechanism as they tend to collect dirt and become stiff
Nice! I'm about to rebuild my fork for the first time and these are great tips to keep it feeling fresh until it needs rebuilt again. Thanks!
Heck yeah! I feel like a lot of people forget how important up-keep is between rebuilds which is why I wanted to make this video!
Why not just buy one instead?
I always spray a tiny bit of teflon based lub on the stanchions to clean them, work pretty well and after it helps seals to wipe the stanchions from dust or mud during the ride.
Putting the bike at reverse will let air bubbles in the brake circuit go to the calipers. Which means that you will have to bleed more often (calipers are also more difficult to bleed than levers !). It is better to just put/hang the bike at the vertical and it will work fine
Im from PH, what specific teflon based lube do u use?
Nothing particular. A regular spray bottle from Decathlon.
I just spray it on a rag that I use to clean stanchions of fork and dropper post when I clean my bike. Then I compress fork/dropper post and remove the remaining dust moved by the seal during compression.
Note that I do not lubricate the stanchion with it. It is only what remains that helps seals to wipe stanchions. I say that because stanchions are not supposed to be lubricated.
Excess of lubricant can do worse than better. By gluing dust and mud on parts.
In fact today I kind of give up this because I am more lazy than before :) And I did not really saw a difference when servicing my fork or dropper.
Do you have a picture of it? It will be a big help for me thank you!
Spot on! 💪
This is hands down the best MTB tech channel on the internet! Real life information for real-life mountain bikers. Will definitely make sure to stop by next time I am in Bellingham.
Thanks!!!
Watched this vid then ordered straight away and now tried on 4 different bikes and works fantastically just as you described .
Great help - that and the one on the steerer tube cut down. Won't turning your bike upside down allow air to enter your hydraulic brakes, requiring a bleed?
im doing this for long period of time...im just using fork oil instead...works like a charm
Park tools tech Tuesday and now The Lost co. Mechanic Monday...... I like it
Pink bike Friday fails too
I’ve been wiping my butt every time, now my fork too! Thanks
I bought this lube oil and it’s amazing. My dropper is so smooth now! Great video thank you. 👍🏼
I picked up a sample bottle of this at the Southern Enduro tour. I'm looking forward to checking it out.
Well done my friend,i am new to mtb,gone straight to the point and bought enduro bike,that tricks save us money as we all known that MTB is expensive sport! THANK YOU!
I used old oil from frying my french fries!
Yummy men you just blu it
Better than nothing
Ive used a local fork oil and it attracts so much dirt. Me and my mates used a cheap cooking oil and it works well, attracts less dirt
Well shit...
I used precum
I do this with chain lube on my coil fork since 2018. It removes dirt from inside and makes it feel like new. No issues then 🤘
me too
Thanks, Mike, for introducing me to this WPL ForkBoost Lube. Truly great stuff (from multiple aspects - bio-based/env-friendly & quality/performance), and I'm completely sold. Though initially skeptical, now I use it religiously, almost as often as lubing my chain regularly for every ride. This stuff is really great, most noticeably on dropper post (then on fork, then on shock), in terms of feeling butterly-smooth. While at it, I also picked up WPL suspension oil (20wt) - also great stuff. Thanks!
As a former aircraft engineer I would say this is the basics, keep any Stanchion clean always and lube them with something appropriate, the liquid used inside the Forks should do it as well
Got myself a old handrail , with a basic st shutout coil front forks, the bike i cleaned up changed bottom bracket and freewheeling act but the forks were stiff, so I used your method with light oil and it worked a treat, until I order new forks , thanks for the tip, I Will look out for more of your tips, and projects .
Old news, did that on my dirt bike back in the 80’s. But good stuff, it really works. Now do the same on my Scott Spark WC😀
Just bought a new Yeti ARC C2 couple days ago after only riding gravel/BMX for a while. The ARC I have came stock with a Fox 34 and a Fox dropper post. I know maintaining your bike is super important so I was searching for some videos on how to keep them nice and smooth when I came across this one.
I sincerely appreciate how simply you explained everything and the lack of "elitist" vibes I got from you. Thank you for what you do; you've got another subscriber from me.
Perfect demo for us newbies. That was great !!!!
Great video. Straight and to the point.
Simple man is what I am....i see WPL and I click. Love their lubricants and will continue to use them. You can also use forkboost to cut down grease if you don't want the grease too thick. I do this with my pro4 hub.
So true! I do it for approx 10 years now. Even with regular chain oil. Important to dry and to do not keep it wet. Then à fork maintenance each 3 year will be sufficient ;)
You forgot to mention to protect the disc and brake caliper against possible lubrication :) Actually good advice, it helps a lot, but it is worth using dedicated oil, not brunox spray or, even worse, wd40
Thank you so much for telling us about the shocks I just got me an electric hey bike and I'm going to take care of it well I am following you now thank you for the support and teaching us I love my bike and I will take care of it thank you again for teaching us Merry Christmas 🍵
Glad we could help out a little! Enjoy the bike!
Silicone spray works as well. Muc Off silicon spray is what I use.
I used Charmin to wipe mine down. 4 ply. Great video. Thanks!
Thanks Mike, I never heard of storing my bike upside down and I really appreciate the tip
I also use fork oil or silicone spray when doing this.
Works on coil forks or not?
chesterch05 pls reply
@@DoomerLoser It works on any suspension fork, it doesn't matter if it's an air fork or a coil fork.
Isnt silicon spray a degreaser are you sure its safe ??
@@theocalderon8264 It's not a degreaser and it is designed for forks and shocks, but is not limited to.
Muc-Off's description for Silicon Shine spray:
"Silicon Shine not only leaves your bike looking factory fresh, but it also acts as an amazing friction reducer for suspension parts and reduces dirt adhesion. Spray it onto your fork stanchions and rear shocks to reduce resistance for a silky smooth, World Cup performance."
You can take a look at Muc-Off's site for their Silicon Shine spray.
muc-off.com/collections/bicycle-step-2-protect/products/silicon-shine
Awesome. Love your stuff guys. Orders are easy, quick, customer service is awesome. Thanks guys!
Just curious about keeping your bike upside down. I've been told that's not recommended for bikes with disc brakes because that will cause air bubbles (even the smallest in your hydraulic brake lines), to travel towards the brakes causing a spongy feeling brake. Any thoughts about this?
i have tried this and yes the brake feels a little spongy when you first flip it the right way up but just pulling the leaver a couple times makes it good as new
So leaving your bike upside down won't have any adverse effects? I also have hydraulic brakes.
@@ertai222 It shouldn't. I left upside-down a bike with hydraulic brakes, and I noticed that the brakes worked normally again after I pumped the levers a few times.
Bar & Chain oil, not to be confused with chain lubes. I've been using it for years, same process.
Petroleum based oils will cause the rubber to swell and break them down faster leading to them needing to be replaced more often. That being said any weight suspension oil whats cheaper then chain lube anyways will do the same trick if you really need your seals to last an extra week and a half
I've honestly never done this... hope my bike shop has?! Great video and smart tips, thanks!
Eventually you will be better than 99 percent of shops work if you keep watching and learning, you can take your time and do a perfect job , not a friday arvo job.
That’s really good lube I would’ve never known about it had not a friend turned me onto it a few years back and I had to do it couple weeks ago because my forks were sticky so now I probably need to apply a little bit more often WPL !
I have a suntour on my bike it never felt good 😂😂
Add more lube bro
Zoom here
@@albertbenny7430 same man zoom here, but mines probably 10-30mm suspension ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ
YES, finally someone that really cares about the suspension to. I always lube my shock and fork after a ride
I always thought turning the bike upside down was a no no .Now I understand that doing it makes the oil run onto the fork great. Is there anything else you could use instead of the fork boost lube
Great video, one question. Does storing your bike upside down effect your hydraulic brakes in any way? Thanks!
Fantastic videos mate - love your work. Very thorough, love the production value.
Thanks for this! Definitely getting some Fork Boost and adding that to my maintenance routine :)
if you leave the oil on your stanchions and go on a ride will the oil pull dirt back into your fork?
Yes
Your videos are so helpful for newbies like me😀👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I just purchased the lube off of your website. Really appreciate how quick you delivered it . I’ve used it once and it seems to be pretty good. I really liked the handwritten “thank you” as well along with the cool free sticker! Wish it was the skull sticker though, lol. Guess I’ll have to order more stuff. Thanks!
I like your attitude, keep the good work, mate!
Your recent video on a complete fork service is the best I've yet found. But it still wasn't clear to me how oil from the bottom of the lowers would "cycle" up to the stanchions or sponge washers. This upside down suggestion is the closest thing I've found. Is the implication that normal operation does not assure adequate oil distribution, so turn your bike upside down every so often to make sure, or just more of a storage issue? Thanks for all the great content.
Just bought this stuff for my sr suntour XCE fork and it works like a treat. (Although I didn't properly wipe the lube off so all the dirt has returned)
Buttery smooth lol....
Grease.... grease again -->stroke and then wipe... easy there buddy!!!
Great vids!!!!
This tips are gold 💎🤙
Surely makes sense and thanks for clarifying why not to substitute it for a chain lube. Thank you!!!!😊👌
perfect video. exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!
Never stop learning...this is my second view...just awesome video!
I was told that the best thing to lube your stanchions with was fork oil. Anything else will seep through the seal and contaminate the oil in your fork.
This is all I use! Amazing stuff!
BEST TECH VIDEO EVER
Very good. Thanks from Bogotá, Colombia
Great info....many thanks!!!!
I turn my MTB upside down each week and also clean the fork/shock/dropper after each ride.
Can I use "Liquid Wrench" silicon spray on all those as a lube (vice the WPL)?
Keep up the great work on your channel!! Most helpful!
Just found this channel. Exactly what I needed. Subbed for ya.
Thank you very much for the reminder
80w90 gear oil for all this plus your chain. Add to fork internals. Big bottle $7 at Walmart or auto stores
I just use silicon spray on the stantions and also after a fork rebuild I put fork oil between the oil seals and dust seals.
Nice dude! Keepin' it clean!!
I use finish line stanchion lube for 7 years now and its very effective its very light fluid.
Finish line is good, I used it in Bulgaria, but I can't find here it in UK. The cheapest option is from Spain £7 + £7 postage which is...not very acceptable for me
Can I lubricate my suspension with speed cream for skateboard bearings?
thanks for making this video
I wish I had a bike shop like this
Winter fork protect.... for a daily commuter in a highly salted road environment? Thoughts?
Great content dude. Much more genuine than other similar bike shop channels.
Thanks for your tips to keep MTB Suspension clean & maintaining or preserving it. How to stall & put the right air pressure to my new shock 29er FOx 34 SC Kashima.
great tip for the forks on the upside down.. But I might point out that give it some time back to right-side-up before a ride and check your brakes for operation because going upside down for a while might cause air in the brakes to migrate and lessen brake performance until is has a chance to migrate back up.
If that happens, time for a brake bleed!
Very cool! Awesome tips. Make lot of sense. Will definitely do
Thank you my fork is just smooth as clouds.Im new here but I subscribed because I liked it!
Great video. Something I never really thought about doing as all my old downhill bikes had oil bath forks. So wiping it off was always good enough for me and they never squeaked. Just getting back into riding again, everything now a days is mostly air shocks. I bought a slightly used demo bike and the forks came dusty and were squeaking right out of the box. Came across this vid and went to my local bike shop and they had this stuff. Hope it takes care of it. Also the dropper is a little sluggish, maybe this will smooth it up
What Did you wipe it down with?
Thanks for another great video and the tip on the WPL. Just ordered it for my forks and I appreciate the environment benefits too!
SWEET MAN! Thanks for the order! I just ran out of Fork Boost the other day but I've got a fresh shipment coming in within the next few days. Your order will ship out as soon as the new order comes through the door!! 👍👍👍
Another great video? Its the very first Mechanic Monday, he said that at the very beginning.
Nice! I am from Brazil, your chanel is very fun , thanks for content.
Thanks a ton for the kind words!!
Man, thanks. I have been MTBing for years, and never considered the bio lube and subsequent wipe down to collect all that dirt. Great idea and I will do it tomorrow. Also, the upside down fork thing - brilliant. Great stuff, and my first visit to your site. Liked and Sub'd.
I use motorcycle fork oil for doing this, can't tell if it does any good or not but no sus issues after almost two years without a service.
Love the video and your philosophy brother, keep'em comin!
Thanks!! And will do!!
Fenomenal video!! Very informative, thank you so much.
thank you so much! super simple but informative.
Nice tips man.. just wanted to know which bicycle are you using..
Been using Fork Boost for a while - I honestly wouldn't bother. Yes it pulls out dirt, but because it's so thick and leave a residue which doesn't lubricate for smoothness and the stanchions don't stay clean very well. A fully serviced shock developed a squeak, went back to my original fork lube and the shock was smooth and quiet again and everything now stays clean far better.
Thanx bro ... for sharing valuable information...
This was very helpful!
Awesome tips bro! Just got an airfork a few days ago. This will definitely help! Thanks! 👍
bellingham is paradise
Thanks alot, could I put some oil from the upper holes into the suspension fork tubes, and is it correct doing?
Thnx for the helpful tips bro, from Philippines
That's easy when you ride MARZOCCHI.... keep it clean and ride. I've got a original z1 bomber.. from 1997. Original seals and only the oil has been replaced. I ride a older 888rc and 66rc with no issues, just ride n clean.
Marzocchi best forks ever !!! 👌👌🤟
thank you so much for the tip. i will try that out. i am pretty new to biking so when i washed my bike it strated to creak like wild a few days later xD
Yes. They are also required to stand on their heads during certain times of the day.
Very informative channel! Nobody really doing content focused on the maintenance/technical side of mountain biking. Keep up the great work I am going to order WPL from your site very cool product!
Thanks a ton Ryan! I noticed that while some people do make technical how-to's, they're generally really vague with little to no detail. I'm trying to put as much attention to detail as possible into them!
Parking the bike upside down seems a great idea for the forks but not so much the brakes. Isn't there a tiny bit of air at the top of the brake reservoirs that could make it's way down (or up) into the pistons & hoses?
If there's air in your lines you have problems that need fixed!
Thank you so much dude
Fantastic information thanks so much
im late to the video and i know that but i do have a question. if my front fork seals are dried up and are starting to crack and the stentions are moving front and back then what should i do? do i replace the seals or what?
Hey bro, I have a question. Is it normal to have my suspension fork a little bit of wiggling? My MTB is only 3 weeks old, and I felt that my suspension fork is wiggling a little bit while I'm holding the brakes. My question is it normal for those bikes that has suspension fork to have that kind of activity? Thank you!