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Edit: I wanted to add that the forks from Polarbear do have the wrong feet. I'm 99% certain that the oem feet will swap over but stanchion diameter should be confirmed before taking the plunge.
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There's a guy on facebook who used SIDS adapters for RockShox and metal valve/caps. This is by far the easiest way. Me being me I opted for the much harder method of drilling, tapping and installing truck wheel schrader valves (long story).
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If for some reason something goes wrong you can always drill the holes out and tap them for 1/8"NPT schrader valves.
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I ordered 1/8 shrader valves and a 1/8 NPT tap today. I couldn’t find the thread size on the valves so I hope the tap matches them. The side of the RockShox that goes into the shock cap is tiny and I’m sure would break off easily. I’ll keep it posted.
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10-21-2023, 10:19 PM | #38 |
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You'll need an 11/32" drill bit and a drill press is nice but not necessary. The hand pump for my mountain bike air forks works great for adding air.
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Well, I popped the cap off my front shock. How do I separate the cap from the inner shock body? I’ve watched some videos online but there seems to be a lot of parts and seals. I could just start taking things apart but figured I’d ask for help first. I need to separate the cap to drill and tap it for the shrader valves.
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11-01-2023, 10:25 PM | #41 |
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I feel stupid. That was super easy to get the caps off. I installed both shrader valves and pumped up with air to 20 psi. One side leaked down in 5 seconds. The other side held good for a while. After a few times airing up and down that second side is now leaking air. Maybe more Teflon tape will fix it. Too late to investigate now.
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11-02-2023, 11:19 PM | #42 |
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Odd that any air leaked out. I've only done this to two bikes now but never had any air leaks from the forks. 20 psi should be very stiff, maybe try 10psi per leg.
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Question is there any possibility of blowing out seals in the shocks with the extra air pressure?
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11-19-2023, 09:28 PM | #44 | |
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The forks are pretty firm at 15 psi aren't they? I've got mine down around 5 psi for road use.
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12-27-2023, 09:40 PM | #45 |
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So I’ve done a few rides with the air valves in the shocks. I do feel there is a difference and improvement over stock. I run about 7 to 10 pounds. That seems to be pretty good. They hold air for a two hour ride and are still pressurized the next time I go for a ride. With the warm weather and no snow here in NH I rode three times in December so far. It was 46 degrees on Dec 26th and had a nice 15 mile ride in the woods. I prefer riding when it’s colder versus sweating like a pig in the summertime with all my safety gear and helmet.
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