I'm not sure I understand the question.

Some forks that don't have actual bath oil rely on grease for the bushings, which means taking the fork apart and applying grease, vs. bath lube forks where you can generally change the bath oil without having to take the fork apart. For the former, it typically depends on how often you want to be opening it up and the exact arrangement, in terms of what grease (a thicker or thinner) is going to be the right call IME. It doesn't go on the stanchions, it goes on the bushings and seals.

 

I don’t know about grease but I clean mine with silicone spray and a rag.

 

We've had this discussion before. Other than the lubrication that occurs inside the fork itself (via bath oil or grease as mentioned above), I think the consensus was that the upper stanchions don't need lube, just wiping/cleaning. Lube on the exposed parts just attracts dust that clogs the wipers faster.

If that's what you're asking. Otherwise, nevermind!

 

If you need stanchion cleaner fancier than a clean rag, try the silicon spray cleaner.

Don't lube your stanchions.

 

We've had this discussion before. Other than the lubrication that occurs inside the fork itself (via bath oil or grease as mentioned above), I think the consensus was that the upper stanchions don't need lube, just wiping/cleaning. Lube on the exposed parts just attracts dust that clogs the wipers faster.

If that's what you're asking. Otherwise, nevermind!

If you need stanchion cleaner fancier than a clean rag, try the silicon spray cleaner.

Don't lube your stanchions.

Thanks guys.

I'm not playing with anything with oil baths right now.

I was reading instructions (forget where right now) that indicated grease on the stanchions during reassembly and to keep the fork from being sticky, but didn't specify what grease; just stuff for rubber seals.

If silicone spray and a rag do well, I'll just use that. I'm not a huge fan of using a lot of lube on anything for the reasons you state.

 

SRAM Butter, Slick Honey, Slickoleum

 

Slickoleum is cheap on Amazon, at least it used to be.

 

You don't want any sort of butter or grease on the stanchions. Light silicone lube if anything.

 

I wipe off the stanchions, apply a little Slick Honey close to the seals, compress the shock a few times, and wipe all the Slick Honey off of the stanchions and outside of the seals. That just leaves some lube on the inside of the seals and won't attract dust. I used to use silicon spray but stopped because it actually seemed to increase stiction over time.

 

Slickoleum on the rebuild. Thin film. T9 on the seals for maintenance. Cycle and wipe. Assuming you're on coil and ride dry trails.

 

I bought a tiny tube of stanchion lube made by Finish Line. Came with a tiny little rag to wipe it on. Literally a drop or two is all it takes. This was 10 years ago and it’s still going. I don’t know if they even make it anymore though.

 

They still make it and nothing compares!!!

Amazon.com : Finish Line Stanchion Lube / Pure Fluoro Oil 15gr Squeeze Bottle : Bike Oils : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Finish Line Stanchion Lube / Pure Fluoro Oil 15gr Squeeze Bottle : Bike Oils : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

 

I remember once upon a time Rockshox had Judy Butter

 

Still made. Really works well for me

Amazon.com : Finish Line Stanchion Lube / Pure Fluoro Oil 15gr Squeeze Bottle : Bike Oils : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Finish Line Stanchion Lube / Pure Fluoro Oil 15gr Squeeze Bottle : Bike Oils : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

 

Tried the Flouro lube 20 or so years ago. It did reduce stiction but only for a short period of time. Maybe 5 minutes of riding. It also caused Fox dust wipers of the period to squeak after repeated use in dry climate.

That was classic. Me and a couple riding bros squeaking up the trails blaming each other for the noise when it was all of us.

 

I use Juice Lubes Fork Juice, spray it on and wait 10 minutes then compress the fork/shock/dropper and it always pulls some crap out from under the seals, then i wipe it all off, Fenwicks does a similar product

 

If you really feel the need to use something on your stanchions get r.s.p. Hyper Wiper Suspension Fork Care Oil -

https://www.bike24.com/p2460374.htm...87c9156cbec866c2a0e82&userToken=anonymized_f3f9f7af-c086-48ff-a321-158a27a896b2

 

I use a silicone spray, once it's gone I'll be finding a liquid over I can drop on, but I use it more as above to clean the seals, it's great at lifting the dirt away.

 

Listen to Chuck. If you feel like you need to put snake oil on your stanchions, it's time to do a lowers service anyway.

 

Not sure how it's snake oil if it does the job it was purchased for.

 

WPL Forkboost, a small amount goes a long way.

 

I use WPL Forkboost, put a smear on the fork and shock, cycle the suspension and wipe off the excess along with the dirt it brings up from the seals.

This is what I use. I just put some on my finger and run it along the lip of the dust wiper. Then cycle fork/shock a few times...clean off all the trapped dirt that comes out.

 

Grease on the inside, nothing on the outside but cleanliness.

 

I use WPL Forkboost, put a smear on the fork and shock, cycle the suspension and wipe off the excess along with the dirt it brings up from the seals.

 

get a tub of slickoleum. I'll smear some on the inside face of the seals if I pull the lowers, also great for cable lube when installing new cables. I use it a lot, about ready to get my 3rd tub. Older Marzocchi's and open bath forks with dust & oil seals absolutely love the stuff. Also makes a difference with modern forks, just keeps things nice and smooth.

 

Too dusty here at times. I just clean them after rides. Tried the Finish Line but is gone after a ride and seems to dry things up a bit.

 

A friend gave me a bottle of this 3-4 years ago. OneBall Stanchion Lube 2oz/59mL ✪ Revolution Cycle

I put a single drop on the bottom dropper and fork stanchions (and wipe it round with a finger) from time to time when I remember, then cycle the forks and wipe off any excess. I am not convinced that it does much other than pull a little fine dirt up out of the fork (or dropper) seals. It doesn't make a noticeable difference to the way the forks feel. I service my forks frequently and thoroughly so would be a bit surprised if adding anything externally changed anything noticeably.

 

If you feel the need to lube the fork then you're way past lower leg maintenance time.

Properly lubed modern seals bleed oil upwards and leave a fine film on the stanchions already.

Do it properly and your fork works better for longer. Snake oil on the outside just collects dust and dirt.

 

I spray mine with triflow. Compress the shock and fork a few times then clean with a rag. Never had an issue.