These are the DH forks that I own.
This is the 2005 Manitou DoradoCarbon fiber bodied inverted 7" travel fork
Pretty cutting edge for its time.Inverted stanchions just like dirtbikes
2005 was the last year they produced the Dorado, but in 2009 they reintroduced them
The Fox 40RC2
8" travel
As you may know I love Fox suspension!
This fork works great and has an excellent damping system, but the location of the dampening adjusters is on the bottom of the fork. Since it hangs down about an inch the adjusters are subject to impacts, so Fox developed a cover to "protect" it.
Once you impact the cap it is really hard to be removed because the bottom nut that secures the lower on to the dampening rod is threaded on the outside as well as the inside, so the protective cap can thread onto the bottom of the fork and protect the fancy RC2 adjusters. So, when trying to remove the protective cap by unscrewing it counter clock wise the bottom nut un-threads with the cap. (suggestion: reverse the thread on the outside of the nut, so when the cap is un-screwed it keeps the bolt tight, if not tightening it more)After the realization that my fork was slightly damaged I ordered a new cap.
The most effective way to remove this protective cap stuck on to the bottom nut is to use a dremel to cut it off carefully!!! I used a process of making cuts then using a small flat blade screw driver and hammer to pry the cap off.
20 minutes later Fork fixxed
....2 months later it happens again plus a strained right rotator cuff...FML
So I order the parts this time 2 caps and a new bottom nut(just in case)
The first time this happened I was explaining my problem to Jacy, Monster Energy/Specialized World Cup TeamMechanic. He said "Hmmm I don't have this problem because Sam and Brendan run Rock Shox(Black Box World Cup Boxxer), you should get a 2010 Boxxer Team."
Enter The 2010 Boxxer Team
8" travel
After debating getting this fork for the past 2 weeks I pulled the trigger once QBP had 1 left in stock. Not only am I happy to have this fork because I'm a whiz at servicing Rock Shox forks now, but the fork came with a soft, a medium, and a firm spring to tune the suspension. Fox sells them extra.
The Boxxer a tried and true DH fork.Recommended by East Coast DH Legend Todd Bosch
Look at the difference between these 2 adjuster knobs!
Whiteface 5K DH race is going to be my first time riding the Boxxer!
I hope the Fox Racing Shox tech support van is there to fix my shitted up 40 for free!
They can deal with servicing my fork and getting the cap off this time,
while I'm riding my new Rock Shox 2010 Boxxer Team!
Cross Practice Wednesday Night!
Oh Yeah!!!
1 comment:
Hello, I have a 2005 dorado inverted fork. It have been sitting in my garage for a few years I rode it for one light season and then the frame on the bike it was on snapped. I just put the dorado on a new frame and dont remember how to tune it in. I need to set the sag and dampening. and honestly i dont even remember what setting it has, much less what each know does. If you have any advice for me or even a place where i could find some info about it i would really appreciate it! Thankyou for your time. please email me at live4dhbiking@yahoo.com
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