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Hop3y
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Lock out forks not locking out.

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Lent my bike to a friend as I was injured and he took my place doing a charity ride... (I know, I know!!!)

Got it back and the forks no longer lock out, so I'm in downhill mode constantly. I think he may have stored my bike upside down as there seems to be some black oil type substance leaked down the pistons of the suspension..

Does this mean my suspension is knackered? Easy fix?

They are Suntour SR XCR

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NATURAL ANKLING
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Re: Lock out forks not locking out.

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Hi,
Seals are leaking :!:
Arent there meant to be caps over what looks like seals :?:
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Hop3y
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Re: Lock out forks not locking out.

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No, not what I know of, that's what the bike came like new in 2011...
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Re: Lock out forks not locking out.

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Hi,
not sure of the mechanism for lock out, hydraulic or mechanical stop :?:
Have some queiries on suspension forks my self, servicing etc,
Seals are leaking on yours though for sure.
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Have seen Suntours tech videos? http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/service/tech-videos/

One is how to solve mechanical lockout issues.
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Hop3y
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Re: Lock out forks not locking out.

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iandriver wrote:Have seen Suntours tech videos? http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/service/tech-videos/

One is how to solve mechanical lockout issues.


Thanks for this - will take a look.

If the solution is to put an allen key in, I've tried that. Ha
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Hop3y
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Re: Lock out forks not locking out.

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Nothing on there that relates to my forks, apart from the allen key trick.
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