First fork rebuild questions older fox talas rlc hey guys, so my fork has developed a decent leak at the stanchion seal so i want to tear it down completely and service everything. Much of the debate and most of the articles have been written about this controversial subject which begs the question. Fox oil level charts and volumes for maintaining your. In addition to the travel increase fox has completely redesigned the interface of the talas adjuster. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles. Carefully sit on the bike and assume a normal riding position. Float 100r, float 100rl, float 80rl, float 80rlc, float100rlc, vanilla 100r, vanilla 100rl, vanilla 100rlc, vanilla 125r, vanilla. You cant go wrong with either one as they are xc and am forks and either way youre gettin a fox so buy the one that saves you some dough.
If i pull up it will rebound, or get off it will rebound. Thank you for choosing fox racing shox for your bicycle. Using the air spring settings table below, pump your fork to the appropriate setting using the fox high pressure pump, then remove the pump. Talas ii travel system, lowspeed compression, lockout, lockout force adjust, air spring. There is not much difference in either except for location of adjustments and weight and color if anything more than that.
Fox has truly delivered on the whole linear compression hype. Compare your sag measurement to the sag setup table below. I just recently bought a bike that came with fox talas rlc forks and was wondering if there is a manual i can. Few pairs of fox fors on there theyre all much of a muchness, my wifes floats were very similar to my vanillas. Fox racing shox float 80r owners manual pdf download. Shox external bypass internal bypass coilover smooth body air shock bump stop. Feb 21, 2009 the float rlc is the more recent and the talas is about a year maybe two old.
Initially, i was a bit spooked by that fact, since forks that feel frictionless right away tend to develop loose bushings over time. Competitive cyclist shows you how to overhaul your fox forks. The new 2010 32 talas arrived a few weeks prior to its intended steed, the ibis mojo, and it took all i could muster to keep from hacking the steerer for installation on another bike in the stable, but in the end i was patient and. New for 2006, it can be adjusted with a quick 90 degree sweep of the talas lever, setting the. Funcionamiento horquilla fox talas rlc 100120140 mm. Based on my experience riding with the talas, and having tested many forks in the past, i think that the 2012 fox 32 talas 150 fit rlc provides superior performance. Fox talas rlc fork not rebounding, and compressing under no load. Fox racing shox recommends that you at least read the first six pages of foxhelp. The advantage of this stepped system over wind down. Competitive cyclist shows you how to overhaul your fox. Initially, i was a bit spooked by that fact, since forks that feel friction. Fox live valve 2019 live valve manuals for download live valve faq live valve setup and calibration live valve system installation. Fox racing shox 2008 owners manual rev b page 12 please read this manual before setting up, using, maintaining, and servicing your fox racing shox product.
My bike frame developed a crack some years ago so i parted it out. Talas ii travel system, lockout, air spring pressure, rebound. Using the air spring settings table below, pump your fork to the appropriate setting using the. Guides to stripping and rebuilding fox talas forks. For 2007 fox has increased the maximum travel on the 32 talas r by 10mm to 140mm. Fox shox manual shocks and forks 2009 by vita jte issuu. The float rlc is the more recent and the talas is about a year maybe two old. View and download fox racing shox 32mm forx owners manual online.
This fork is travel adjustable between 150, and 110mm. I didnt have time to go into the woods on the trail. Fox talas fit rlc 150mm suspension fork with tapered steerer. Fork 2015 36 float 140mm180mm and talas up to 160mm. Ive ordered the ifp tool from fox and ready to do the service, ive watched the video online and it looks pretty straightforward. Fox racing shox float rl rear shock 2015 654 at fox racing fox talas 140 rl manual c4everyone fox talas 140 rl manual if searched for a ebook fox talas 140 rl manual in pdf form, then you have come on to the right site. Nov 09, 2011 based on my experience riding with the talas, and having tested many forks in the past, i think that the 2012 fox 32 talas 150 fit rlc provides superior performance. Nov 28, 2009 competitive cyclist shows you how to overhaul your fox forks and shocks. Aug 01, 2005 fox has truly delivered on the whole linear compression hype. While riding the rocky mountain slayer, i couldnt help but be impressed with the performance of the fox talas 36 rc2 suspension fork. Dec 18, 2009 fox constructs the 32 talas rlc with both a 1 18 steer tube, and in a 1. Improperly installed forks are dangerous, and can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries. Alright im going to follow your advice and go for the fox oil, as far as the uppers, the fox webpage recommends ifp chamber 3 cc main chamber 5 cc negative chamber 3 cc the fox rebuild videos and picture diagrams of 32mm talas rlc only show float fluid going into 2 chambers both talas side, not 3 as their oil recommendation chart shows. View and download fox racing shox float 80r owners manual online.
Fork 2015 32mm34mm talas fork 2015 36 float 140mm180mm and talas up to 160mm. Save fox talas 32 fork to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Service your fork yourself with our how to videos we have oil levels for almost any fork model and year. The talas is unbelievably smooth and consistent for an airsprung fork and it pretty much felt that way out of the box. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and utvs. Make offer fox 32mm forx forks 2006 talas float f series. It is in great working shape with a few cosmetic imperfections. The fork offered good control over both the small bumps as well as the bigger hits just what a fork like this is designed to do. This will facilitate removal of the aircap and also protect the talas lever from being forced past its stops.
Travel options and direction settings are printed directly on the topcap. Fox constructs the 32 talas rlc with both a 1 18 steer tube, and in a 1. I am also including the original paper manual, but they have seen water damage, though theyre still useable. Please contact your local dealer or fox racing shox for further inspection and repair. It rebounds under no weight fine, but even just sitting and pedaling it compresses fully. Cautions and warnings cautions and warnings will be highlighted in red text, as shown below. Attach a fox racing shox high pressure pump to the schrader valve. All fox fork models with oil level charts and volumes. The new 2010 32 talas arrived a few weeks prior to its intended steed, the ibis mojo, and it took all i could muster to keep from hacking the steerer for installation on another bike in the stable, but in the end i was patient and that patience has paid off in droves. This manual is a printed version of the owners manual that is originally contained. Nov 06, 2006 for 2007 fox has increased the maximum travel on the 32 talas r by 10mm to 140mm. Fox 32mm forx forks 2006 talas float f series fx vanilla owners manual. And while it is not a massive change it does bring the fork inline with the current crop of 5.
Are the internals of the talas system after it is torn out of the fork enduser servicable. Fox 32mm forx forks 2006 talas float f series fx vanilla owners manual fox 32mm forx forks 2006. The talas takes the float architecture and adds a threestep travel adjust system to toggle between 100, 120 and 140mm. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. By doing so, you have chosen the finest suspension product in the world. Earlier this year, fox and shimano shocked the industry with the introduction of the 15mm qr ta on the fox talas 140 rlc.
The fit rlc damper has compression, rebound, and lockout controls with blowoff adjust for the lockout. Find out the best prices, detailed photos and compare to s of other products. Fox racing talas 32 rlc white 150mm with and 110 height lock out. Competitive cyclist shows you how to overhaul your fox forks and shocks. Fox racing shox 32mm forx owners manual pdf download. However i know that there is a seal kit that you can order from fox, however in the video i didnt see where it was being used. This was the longest stint ive had on the talas 36 and i was completely blown away with its performance. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site.