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4.2 Issues - Causes - Remedies
This chart mentions some issues that may be encountered when using the fork along
with the possible causes and remedies.
WARNING: The operations listed below and accompanied by this symbol
must be carried out only by authorized service centers.
Fork extends too quic-
kly, violent rebound af-
ter bumps
Rebound damping insuf-
ficient
Increase rebound damping
Steerer tends to “close”
when turning
Excessive rebound dam-
ping
Decrease rebound dam-
ping
Fork slow during exten-
tion or “packs-up” over
multiple bumps
Excessive rebound dam-
ping
Decrease rebound dam-
ping
Bump noise during re-
turn but without violent
rebound
Excessive rebound dam-
ping
Decrease rebound dam-
ping
Dust seal leaks oil Dust seal damaged ( ) Replace dust seal
Large amount of oil on
upper tubes or oil leaks
from bottom of fork
Seals damaged, uppers
may be damaged
( ) Replace all seals and
have uppers inspected
Fork “sticky”, does not
work like new
Seals dirty, fork requires
maintenance
( ) Replace all seals
Oil loss from bottom of
fork
Bottom nut/screw loose
O-ring damaged
Tighten the nut or screw
( ) Replace O-ring
Loss of sensitivity Slide bushings worn
Oil old
( ) Replace slide bushings
( ) Change oil
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