boxxer maintenance

[mxer338]

i searched around, and i know theres a thread on what to do and when, what oils to use etc. but i had no luck finding it.

so if someone could direct me to a thread on boxxer maintenence or post up anything useful it would be cool (i have an 04 WC)

what can i use to lube the seals and what lubes/oil should i stock up on

thanks, and sorry for my lack of detective skillz

[MOTODH]

I use triflow on the seals
most mx oils will work fine, just make sure they don't have swellers and that they are the right weight

[gangstamaxx]

so if someone could direct me to a thread on boxxer maintenence or post up anything useful it would be cool (i have an 04 WC)



why doesnt it have the slippery silver stanchions then? :cool:

but from what i have been told once a month rebuild them change the oil etc to prevent from getting that sticky feeling...idk how so i'm gonna have to be taught somehow...maybe bob could show us. also before/after every ride lube up the seals with any bicycle greaser, no wd-40:angry: ...

[zmtber]

right here http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142179&highlight=boxxer

[mxer338]

the fact that you are useless doesnt help me. nothing in there tells me what to use.. or when

[RaID]

you can use supsension oils available from MX shops
just make sure you get the correct weight.

Replace the oil every couple of months, lube the seals
with a little bit tri-flow or some sort of thicker grease
eg Judy butter or similar
and thats about it really,

[DirtyMike]

Go to rock shox Sram website and DL the manual. Its very specific on how to and when to. What i do know offhand is that it should take about 20 minutes to change the oil. Give or take a few of coarse. Also that rockshox will Only warranty if you use original Weight oil<I belive its a 5 weight> and must be an approved oil. For the seals i have used everything from Triflow to Slick honey. But boxxers are nothing to be afraid of when opening them up. Also might suggest Buying yourself an Inch pound tourque wrench. Great 30 dollar investment that will save Lots of frustration on broken bolts.

[gangstamaxx]

think pedros lube would be ok for the seals?

[amydalayna]

you can use supsension oils available from MX shops
just make sure you get the correct weight.

Replace the oil every couple of months, lube the seals
with a little bit tri-flow or some sort of thicker grease
eg Judy butter or similar
and thats about it really,

I wanted to revive this as I have a quick question.

I'm in the process of replacing my seals and I have everything apart right now. I'm at the point where they say to lube the seal up with some Judy butter (which I don't have). Will any thicker grease do?

[kidwoo]

I wanted to revive this as I have a quick question.

I'm in the process of replacing my seals and I have everything apart right now. I'm at the point where they say to lube the seal up with some Judy butter (which I don't have). Will any thicker grease do?

Not really.

Judy butter is not really a "thick" grease. Try to find some slick honey. It's a good one to use and a little easier to find.

That said, don't use a whole lot of it. It's basically just to help make a seal. The tri-flow thing is where you'll get the smoove.

[amydalayna]

Not really.

Judy butter is not really a "thick" grease. Try to find some slick honey. It's a good one to use and a little easier to find.

That said, don't use a whole lot of it. It's basically just to help make a seal. The tri-flow thing is where you'll get the smoove.

thanks a bunch. i'll stop by LTD after work and see if they've got it.

[S.K.C.]

Keyword search:

Boxxer Acadian Vitox Fix

...hope this helps.

[peachy]

if you're having a hard time d/ling the service manual.... i hosted it below.

use SAVE-AS please. 2006_Service_Boxxer.pdf (http://members.shaw.ca/lloydminster/Etc/2006%20Boxxer.pdf)