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Released fork air the wrong way :(

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biomanz

Discussion Starter · Dec 31, 2009

I recently got my new bike with my first air fork, and looking to release some air I promptly pressed on the schrader valve instead of through the pump. Some goo flew in my face to teach me a lesson. It doesn't seem to be losing air after a couple rides, though.

How do I refill the goo? The fork is a Fox F120 RL, but I can't find a manual on the website.

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bad mechanic

· #2 · Dec 31, 2009

You're fine, don't worry about it. It's normal to have some oil spray when you do that.

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mtnbiker4life

· #3 · Dec 31, 2009

A little of that goo comes out during pump removal. Just keep a mental note that in a few months you may need to put some goo back in......so you keep those o-rings lubed. But putting to much in will affect the forks performance because it takes up volume (space) which is used to tune the air spring.

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biomanz

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 31, 2009

Good to know it'll be alright! But how do I put some back in after a couple months, and what kind of "goo" is it?

Thanks again.

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mtnbiker4life

· #5 · Dec 31, 2009

biomanz said:
Good to know it'll be alright! But how do I put some back in after a couple months, and what kind of "goo" is it?

Thanks again.

After you let all the air out pull the valve core then dump it in with a syringe. Fox sells those 5cc pillow packs.

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