The QUICK question thread.....

[pink poodle]

Daniel is a contrarian hipster. He’ll race it on the TDF now.

I hope he runs solid tyres.

 

[pink poodle]

So...I'm up for some fresh seals on my Marzocchi 55cr forks. Last time the shop threw some enduro seals on as Marzocchi originals are no longer available. But I hear a lot of hate for the enduro seals...does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative option please?


...and ill also be servicing some Marzocchi 66 forks as well.

 

[creaky]

So...I'm up for some fresh seals on my Marzocchi 55cr forks. Last time the shop threw some enduro seals on as Marzocchi originals are no longer available. But I hear a lot of hate for the enduro seals...does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative option please?


...and ill also be servicing some Marzocchi 66 forks as well.

Not sure but Cyclinic are Marz dealers (now that they are a Fox brand) so it’d be worth giving them a call I reckon

 

[pink poodle]

Not sure but Cyclinic are Marz dealers (now that they are a Fox brand) so it’d be worth giving them a call I reckon

Interesting suggestion...they are usually nice guys.

 

[Mr Crudley]

So...I'm up for some fresh seals on my Marzocchi 55cr forks. Last time the shop threw some enduro seals on as Marzocchi originals are no longer available. But I hear a lot of hate for the enduro seals...does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative option please?


...and ill also be servicing some Marzocchi 66 forks as well.

Geez Poods. The joy of finding fresh rubber seals for older forks.

This might not be your problem now but I have noticed 28mm seals on AliExpress that might fit the older Marzocchi MX and Z Fly series. There will be other sizes out there too.
I never trusted those blue enduro seals as dust inevitably gets stuck under them and turns to an oily paste that abrades everything.

Could you pop on some Fox or RS seals? Most of the seals I seen look 'pretty' similar. An open oil bath and foam ringed seal would have to work pretty well regardless who makes it.

 

[Mr Crudley]

@pink poodle These SKFs look to be moto seals but I'd bet aren't too far away. Do they look similar?

I know it is bit out there but you are good for a bit of experimentation.

https://www.serco.com.au/product-group/60174-skf-fork-seals-kit-marzocchi-35mm-green/product

 

[pink poodle]

@pink poodle These SKFs look to be moto seals but I'd bet aren't too far away. Do they look similar?

I know it is bit out there but you are good for a bit of experimentation.

https://www.serco.com.au/product-group/60174-skf-fork-seals-kit-marzocchi-35mm-green/product

Cheers @Mr Crudley ! They look to be the right gear. But green??? The bike is red man!

 

[Boom King]

Im going to ask this again, are fork seals universal by size, will a 35mm Boxxer seal fit a Formula 35 for example?

 

[Mr Crudley]

Cheers @Mr Crudley ! They look to be the right gear. But green??? The bike is red man!

Ok, scratch that idea. I couldn't forgive myself.

Red and blue doesn't work either, just saying....

Ffffffashion........

 

[Mr Crudley]

Im going to ask this again, are fork seals universal by size, will a 35mm Boxxer seal fit a Formula 35 for example?

I have wondered the same. I guess as long as the seal height fits into the fork cleanly without creating any wierd overhang.....

Not sure, but seems like it shouldn't be that impossible.

 

[link1896]

Innteck, the SKF master distributor, their catalog doesn’t list Formula. A lot of seals are cross compatible between the other brands.

Pop them an email and ask.

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[The Duckmeister]

Im going to ask this again, are fork seals universal by size, will a 35mm Boxxer seal fit a Formula 35 for example?

High possibility of no; OD is critical, and can sometimes vary within one fork manufacturer on a given stanchion size.

 

[HamboCairns]

Quick question: Do you wash or clean your crash helmet pads at all?

I've been resting my crash helmet in front of a fan and that seems to dry them out ok but should I wash them from time to time?

 

[Minlak]

Quick question: Do you wash or clean your crash helmet pads at all?

I've been resting my crash helmet in front of a fan and that seems to dry them out ok but should I wash them from time to time?

Never wash them! - That odd sweaty fishy smell that assaults your nose every time the wind just hits in the right direction is what lets you know your alive.

 

[Flow-Rider]

Quick question: Do you wash or clean your crash helmet pads at all?

I've been resting my crash helmet in front of a fan and that seems to dry them out ok but should I wash them from time to time?

I just give the helmet a quick hose out when ever I wash the bike, maybe more frequently needed in a high humidity area.

 

[creaky]

Quick question: Do you wash or clean your crash helmet pads at all?

I've been resting my crash helmet in front of a fan and that seems to dry them out ok but should I wash them from time to time?

Hose it out then press/squeeze the pads with a towel, to speed up the drying time.

 

[moorey]

You sweaty fucks up north should wash mid ride. Remove them and put in your wife’s delicates bag on a cool gently wash. Salt will deteriorate them pretty quickly.

 

[moorey]

Never wash them! - That odd sweaty fishy smell that assaults your nose every time the wind just hits in the right direction is what lets you know your alive.

*you're

 

[Cardy George]

You sweaty fucks up north should wash mid ride. Remove them and put in your wife’s delicates bag on a cool gently wash. Salt will deteriorate them pretty quickly.

Wife's?


Mine goes in the shower with me

 

[Dales Cannon]

*you're

You are nose?