[77charger]

I have them on my bike too.I used the air psi chart for a start then rode where i normally ride and went form there i think i found 110 psi to work well for me fork uses all its travel without hard bottom outs.

Rebound i keep in the middle.If i have it set for slower rebound i get the swoosh sound too doesnt bother me just tells me its working.

 

[owtdorz]

I leave mine out and it's attached to my pump.
No need to adjust on the trail.

 

[Aresab]

The Recon Silver is similar to the older Tora 318's (80-130) in soloair and travel adjust. In fact, others have changed the TK Damper for the more adustable motion control with low speed compression settings. I run a few tora 318's on loaner and street bikes, they are decent for the price. The swoosh is normal and varies based on rebound setting (compression as well with motion control if installed).
Myself and others have lost the rebound knob whil riding, I recomend taking it off in the trails. The good thing is a 2.5 (I believe) hex will adjust it as well.

 

[steelnwool]

Apparently this fork can be changed from 80mm to 100 to 120. I'd like to go from 80 to 100, has anyone in this thread done that?

 

[Pedro S]

Apparently this fork can be changed from 80mm to 100 to 120. I'd like to go from 80 to 100, has anyone in this thread done that?

I bought mine after market and it came stock at 100mm travel. You sure yours isn't? If not the adjustment looks easy enough to do. See page 15 of this page.

 

[steelnwool]

yeah, mine was 80 from the factory on a Specialized Carve. Thanks for the link. Worst case I take it to the shop with my tail between my legs! - Yeah yeah.

 

[fuel98rider]

The Recon Silver is similar to the older Tora 318's (80-130) in soloair and travel adjust. In fact, others have changed the TK Damper for the more adustable motion control with low speed compression settings. I run a few tora 318's on loaner and street bikes, they are decent for the price. The swoosh is normal and varies based on rebound setting (compression as well with motion control if installed).
Myself and others have lost the rebound knob whil riding, I recomend taking it off in the trails. The good thing is a 2.5 (I believe) hex will adjust it as well.

Resurrecting an older thread. I have seen people comment that they have changed the TK damper in their Recon Silver out for a motion control damper. I have seen some comments additionally about the Argyle MC damper being the one to use as it also has the steel stanchions. Has anyone else used this damper, and if so, is it just a drop in with no other parts required? I know oil is added/changed, but I am wondering if the rebound damper below the MC damper needs to be changed as well.

 

[shreddin22]

I have the motion control damper in my recon from the argyle with adjustable compression knob. Best 50 I spent on my bike really helped the fork use it's travel efficiently. The stock damper looks like it came from a crackerjack box

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[shreddin22]

No rebound doesn't. Don't even need to pull the lowers off. Just a 24 or 27mm I believe will pull the damper out after you take the cot lip off the lockout and take the knob off

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[fuel98rider]

No rebound doesn't. Don't even need to pull the lowers off. Just a 24 or 27mm I believe will pull the damper out after you take the cot lip off the lockout and take the knob off

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Is this the one you used (first one). Universal Cycles -- Rock Shox Motion Control Dampers

Did you change the oil, or remember how much was used? This looks like an easy way to give me more control than I have. I am used to the Sid and Float that have so many adjustments.

 

[shreddin22]

I'll check my book and let you know on oil 147 I believe

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[shreddin22]

That's the one for on the handlebar I have the regular knob adjust

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[fuel98rider]

That's the one for on the handlebar I have the regular knob adjust

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Got it. Thanks for the help. I'm ordering it now.

 

[fuel98rider]

I'll check my book and let you know on oil 147 I believe

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Another question. Went to SRAMs website to pull the tech manuals for both the Argyle and the Recon, specifically looking at oil volumes. I see where the Recon manual shows the volume of oil in the damper as 147ml. When I pulled the Argyle manual, it says to use 120 or 130 ml of oil in the damper. Which one would you consider as being correct? The manuals warn that too much oil reduces travel, and not enough reduces the damper performance. Want to make sure I do this correct the first time, and not have to go back into it later.

 

[Dupree]

I have the X7, equipped with Recon Silver TKs. There is no preload adjustment as this is an air shock.

-If you look at the top of the fork from the riding position, there is a blue dial on the right which is the lockout. Use this to almost eliminate any bounce. This is great for efficient road riding.

-On the top of the left side is a small black cap. If you unscrew this cap, it will reveal a Schrader valve. Fill your shock to the appropriate PSI as per the label found just below it.

-On the bottom of the right side is the rebound adjustment, indicated by an arrow, a rabbit, and a turtle. This adjusts how quickly you want the fork to spring back after compression.

That is really it for adjustment. Simple and straightforward. Mine gives a unique "whooshing" sound when it rebounds, indicative of air shocks. I am assuming it is normal. Does yours do that?

Regarding the rebound adj. I see a decal of the arrow ,rabbit and turtle. But there is no lever or anything to adjust it. What's up with that?

 

[fuel98rider]

Regarding the rebound adj. I see a decal of the arrow ,rabbit and turtle. But there is no lever or anything to adjust it. What's up with that?

There should be a black plastic knob sticking out. If it isn't there, it may have fallen off, it is just a friction fit. The rebound can still be adjusted by sticking an hex key up through the bolt. I think its a 2.5mm, but don't quote me. It only has 180 degrees of movement.

 

[Dupree]

There should be a black plastic knob sticking out. If it isn't there, it may have fallen off, it is just a friction fit. The rebound can still be adjusted by sticking an hex key up through the bolt. I think its a 2.5mm, but don't quote me. It only has 180 degrees of movement.

I just bought the bike used. So I guess the seller neglected to inform me..

Are you talking about the silver nut that is underneath the fork?

 

[fuel98rider]

Yes, it is the silver bolt at the bottom of the right side leg (while sitting on it). If you turn it over, you can see the hole in the center. The left side is the solo-air chamber and has a solid bolt.

 

[Dupree]

Yes, it is the silver bolt at the bottom of the right side leg (while sitting on it). If you turn it over, you can see the hole in the center. The left side is the solo-air chamber and has a solid bolt.

Thanks bro. Much appreciated.

 

[fooldall1]

Is the Recon Silver TK a pretty decent fork?

I would upgrading be from a XC28 TK on my Guardian. Just getting into the sport but at 210# I am looking for something more and this seemed like the next logical upgrade.

YES! It's totally worth it if you haven't done it yet. I have a Guardian 2.0, and just installed the Recon Silver on mine. It changed the ride so drastically that it feels like a brand new bike, and *should* be the fork this bike comes with stock, in my opinion.