Dirt
Jumper
1,5
QR20
FAILURES, CAUSES AND REMEDIES
This paragraph reports some failures that may occur when using the fork. It also indicates possible causes and suggests a remedy. Always
refer to this table before doing any repair work.
FAILURES
CAUSES
REMEDIES
Oil leaking though the top of slider
1. Oil seal is worn out
2. Stanchion tube is scored
3. Excessive dirt on oil seal
1. Replace oil seal
2. Replace crown/stanchions assembly, oil
seals and dust seals
3. Clean the oil seal seat and replace oil seal
Oil leaking through the bottom of slider
O-rings at pumping rod bottom damaged
Replace the O-rings
Fork has not been used for some time and
is locked out
Oil seals and dust seals tend to stick to
stanchions
Raise dust seal and lubricate stanchion
tube, dust seal and oil seal
Excessive play of stanchions in the sliders
Pilot bushings are worn
Replace pilot bushings
Adjuster position does not affect fork
operation
Dirt inside legs
Clean carefully and change oil