SR Suntour XCM 30 fork service
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
SR Suntour XCM 30 fork service
Hi,
I have the SR Suntour XCM30 fork on my bike and I just serviced it some days ago. I discovered the stanchion has some brown (rusty color) scratches. I have attached a pic which you can see.
1/ How to clear those scratches? Is it dangerous or time to change the fork? Can I still ride with it?
2/ The spring has been stuck. It does not come out if pushed from the bottom. Why is this?
Thank you!
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I have the SR Suntour XCM30 fork on my bike and I just serviced it some days ago. I discovered the stanchion has some brown (rusty color) scratches. I have attached a pic which you can see.
1/ How to clear those scratches? Is it dangerous or time to change the fork? Can I still ride with it?
2/ The spring has been stuck. It does not come out if pushed from the bottom. Why is this?
Thank you!
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#2
Member in Training
You might be able use a soft scouring pad to sand / smooth those scratches out.
Maybe spray some WD-40 to maybe loosen the the stuck spring. Plenty of Youtube videos on servicing these forks, maybe one has experienced the same issue.
Maybe spray some WD-40 to maybe loosen the the stuck spring. Plenty of Youtube videos on servicing these forks, maybe one has experienced the same issue.
#3
Junior Member
Thread Starter
For the spring, I did use wd40 but in vain.
#4
Senior Member
Sure you can ride it. It's not a structural issue, just a functional one - the fork isn't going to fall apart, it just won't work well.