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2/8/2022 3:35pm
2/8/2022 3:35pm
Edited Date/Time
2/12/2022 8:59am
Been really interested in learning to tune and repair/work on my own suspension. For those who do it at home, what sort of work space have you got and what tools would you reccomend etc? Cheers!
The Shop
Till then, I got a roll of that heavy rosin paper from Home Depot (it's cheap!) to lay down
on the bench and floor. Makes clean up much easier.
click through his setup, some nice layout ideas.
There are also tons of great YouTube videos specific to pretty much any common fork and shock, plus your bike’s service manual will be a great asset as well. Suspension really doesn’t need to be as big of a black box as it is for most home mechanics, just take your time and treat it like it’s the inside of your motor (keep it CLEAN and don’t scratch things) and you’ll be on your way.
For me, just having a dedicated bench with lots of light, that I make sure is always clean after each project I complete on it, was a game changer. I have it in my basement so I can comfortably work during the middle of winter or summer.
I just take my shocks to the local shop for nitrogen. It's 10 or 15 bucks each. I usually do no more than 2 shocks a year. I don't see the economy in having my own setup.
Pit Row
I was getting some things sorted. I'll post a better one when I'm working there today.
These are not the ones I have but same idea…
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Leak-proof-Quick-dry-Training/dp/B…
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