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Adrian · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject: cleaning fork internals

Anyone an opinion on how or what to clean the inside of a fork with? I've stripped the forks and one has some sludge at the bottom by the bottom bolt.

Thanks

Adrian
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Flying Duck · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject:

I just pull them apart and wipe down all of the components, Then using a rag aand long stick wipte out the crud in the bottom and then flush a little with fork oil.
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Milton · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject:

I use kerosene to clean almost all parts. Cleaned out my forks several months ago with kerosene; works well.

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Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject:

Adrian · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:08 am Post subject:

Ahhh - Thanks for the translation Wink

I was wondering whether it was petrol or paraffin!

Thank you all Smile

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