LOWER LEG BUSHING INSPECTION. SRAM Reba 2011

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LOWER LEG BUSHING INSPECTION

INTRODUCTION

Suspension fork bushings are considered "wear and tear" parts. The rate and amount of wear will depend on the frequency of fork service, frequency of riding, riding terrain, rider body weight, and type of fork. If your bushings are worn, you will need to replace your lower leg assembly. The following chapter covers how to check for bushing wear.

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CHECK FOR BUSHING WEAR

Method 1: Check for bushing wear while the fork is installed on the bike

Compress the fork 5 times to circulate lower leg lubrication.

Wrap your fingers around the lower leg just below the the dust seal. Hold the front brake lever tight while rocking the bike back and forth

(you may need someone to do this for you while you hold the lower leg). If you hear or feel any

"knocking" at the lower leg, the bushings are worn.

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Method 2: Check for bushing wear while the fork is removed from the bike

Compress the fork 5 times to circulate lower leg lubrication.

Brace the fork on a table or the floor to hold it steady. Hold the fork crown tight in one hand and the brake arch in the other hand. Try to move the brake arch back and forth. If you hear or feel any "knocking", the bushings are worn.

If you have determined that the bushings are worn, you will need to replace the lower leg assembly. Reference the 2011 RockShox Spare

Parts Catalog for information on the correct lower leg and correspoding part number for your fork.

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