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Post by jibber on Oct 12, 2003 18:45:09 GMT 8
Hi...if somebody here could help me...my RST 281 R fork has a slight play at the right side...can this be repaired? how/ DIY? or do I have to replace the fork? thanks  |
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Post by radical1962 on Oct 13, 2003 3:49:28 GMT 8
Just bring it to a reputable bike shop and have them check it out. There are not much available repair manuals for the RSTs that I know of unlike the other brands like Rockshox and Marzocchi that have downloadable manuals.
Try asking John of Extreme, he might know. They are located at Timog Avenue near Quezon Avenue, QC.
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Post by jibber on Oct 13, 2003 6:12:20 GMT 8
Hi Rad...thanks...i'd want to DIY the fork maintenance 'coz if I have to bring the thing to bike shops in manila ( I'm from laguna ), I might spend a lot for transport and fees...the fork I believe costs only 1.5K - 2K. My bike buddy told me the elastomer has to be replaced. What is this thing? Do bikeshops sell these parts for the fork maintenance? Again, many thanks |
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Post by gulliver on Oct 13, 2003 9:47:13 GMT 8
Hi Rad...thanks...i'd want to DIY the fork maintenance 'coz if I have to bring the thing to bike shops in manila ( I'm from laguna ), I might spend a lot for transport and fees...the fork I believe costs only 1.5K - 2K. My bike buddy told me the elastomer has to be replaced. What is this thing? Do bikeshops sell these parts for the fork maintenance? Again, many thanks gtavalanche20, i'm guessing here from what limited knowledge i have of elastomers in general...but suspect that an elastomer refers to a rubber part thats molded onto a metal component in your shock shaft. as to whether its repairable or not, will have to ask around. but why don't you call your supplier or shop where you bought the bike to be sure? or a bike shop in laguna? |
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Post by jibber on Oct 14, 2003 1:35:57 GMT 8
hi gulliver...i've no time pa kasi to visit the shops here...very busy scheds...in fact kakauwi ko lang from work...midnight na my worry is that we'll have a ride sa tagaytay trail this saturday and baka bumigay ang fork...at least sana kung may makakapagturo dito kung paano tanggalin and ibalik ang internal parts ng fork, i could do it sa gabi BTW...very nice forum you have here...hope na lumaki ito at maging busy para masaya ang usapan |
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Post by radical1962 on Oct 14, 2003 10:06:40 GMT 8
GT,
The elastomer is a rubber bushing-type within the shock body that controls the rebound of the shock (so that it does not bounce back like a pogo stick) ... damping ika nga. I think you have to ask your bike shop if they have some parts for your fork. I don't think you can rebuild the shock. That's one reason I shifted to oil bath type shock like the Marzocchi, it's easily repaired all you need are oil and o-rings.
You might actually have better luck buying a better replacement.
Good luck.
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Post by gulliver on Oct 14, 2003 12:16:44 GMT 8
hi gulliver...i've no time pa kasi to visit the shops here...very busy scheds...in fact kakauwi ko lang from work...midnight na my worry is that we'll have a ride sa tagaytay trail this saturday and baka bumigay ang fork...at least sana kung may makakapagturo dito kung paano tanggalin and ibalik ang internal parts ng fork, i could do it sa gabi BTW...very nice forum you have here...hope na lumaki ito at maging busy para masaya ang usapan gtavalanche, c'mon, if you value your safety this saturday, plus having a good time with your friends WITHOUT breaking down, i suggest you make time to have your fork given the attention it deserves. re your comment on the forum, it'll be good people like you who'll make it fun and worth coming back to!  radical, that was a good explanation on what the elastomer is for, glad you cleared that up  |
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Post by bernie on Oct 17, 2003 20:21:28 GMT 8
Saan kla sa Laguna, ako kasi nasa MTB capital ng Laguna, San Pedro at Biñan, Laguna. Well nagkaroon na ako ng ganyang fork and sad to say, sakit yan ng RST, for practical eason, wag mo na ipa repair, baka magastusan ka lang ng malaki, if you will spend 1200, buy na lang a new one, sure ka pa.
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Post by jibber on Oct 19, 2003 20:49:31 GMT 8
hi bernie...san pedro ka? share naman mga trails nyo dyan my group usually trek the trails at munti, makiling, hidden valley, sta. rosa - silang, one time sinubukan namin mag-road sta. rosa to tagaytay then baba talisay batangas then ikot tanauan, sto. tomas, and calamba. trip mo din ba mag-trail ride? As for the fork, sinubukan kong binuksan...removed the thing from the frame and removed the two screws beside the dropout. A lot of gunk sa loob. Nilinis ko lang and topped-up with engine oil. So far ok naman performance nya sa makiling kanina. But I'm planning to replace it with a much better fork...mukhang nakakatakot nung makita ko na ganun lang pala ang laman nya sa loob...my safety is just being fastened by two small screws  |
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Post by bernie on Oct 20, 2003 13:41:07 GMT 8
Hey GT, Weekend warrior lang ako, minsan Sunday nga lang coz may trabaho din even Saturdays. Normally, umiikot lang kami sa Southwoods road, mga ten rouns ang maximum that is around 25-30 KM. Kung minsan nagkakayayaan, if ever pupunta kami ng Tagaytay we used the Sta. Rosa road, coz di na advisable sa Carmona ( Gov. Drive ) masyado na madaming tarantadong driver at malalaki ang sasakyan puro blind curves pa. Isa pang OK na daan sa South Peak sa San Pedro, matatarik ang ahon but aspaltado.
May I ask, saan ba yang trail sa Muntinlupa ng mga MTB'rs, tagal ko nang natakbo dyan di pa ako nakakarating dyan.
About your RST fork, kung gumagana pa naman, wag mo na muna i replace yan, if that is the original RST, tatagal pa naman yan. One of my MTB still using that kinda fork.
Will share more trails later, c ya!
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Post by jibber on Oct 20, 2003 17:04:43 GMT 8
Bernie...pre taga-sta. rosa pala ako, mga kasama ko taga-cabuyao...ngayon 5 lang kami sa group and weekend warriors lang din kami, usual ride namin sundays din but shortest na takbo namin is 50K lang pag dito sa sta. rosa-silang trail. dyan din ako dati sa southwoods pumupunta nung dehins ko pa na-try yung mag trails ;o) If your up to trailing sama ka din sa amin Sa muntinlupa nagki-kitakita kami sa TOTAL filinvest kung may ride...then we proceed sa Blairwitch trail, then bilibid, then paakyat paliparan...which I think is in cavite area na. This saturday we have a scheduled night ride sa sta. rosa-silang, cavite trail which will start 6pm. this is a 20kms dirt trail with uphill climbs and downhill on fireroads. Sama ka na ;D |
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Post by maxbuwaya on Oct 20, 2003 21:49:57 GMT 8
hey gt avalanche,
puede ba suamama dyan?
baka puede mo ipost sa events section ng board para sa mga intresado:)
tnx:)
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Post by bernie on Oct 21, 2003 8:19:57 GMT 8
Saan ba kayo nagkikita kita, hope maka recover na ako, may trangkaso ako last week kaya di ako naka bike, nangangati na ang paa ko sa pagpadyak, anong MTB ba ang dala ninyo, hardtail ba, Full Susp o Rigid?
Matatarik ba o gradual lang. Saan ang meeting place ninyo i mean?
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Post by woofers on Oct 21, 2003 11:08:55 GMT 8
Dump the RST and go rigid. ;D
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Post by jibber on Oct 21, 2003 16:52:44 GMT 8
Bernie...pre pag sa sta. rosa - silang loop trail kami, we meet at Jolibee, Paseo de Sta. Rosa...malapit sa laguna technopark at around 630am. Sabi ng tindera sa stopover tindahan sa taas, TThSS daw ang sched ng mga nagba-bike doon. My setup is a hardtail. Isa lang sa group namin ang naka-full suspension. Woofers....rigid?!? No way man...hirap ng rigid sa downhill...lahat ng bumps will be absorbed by your arms and elbows  |
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Post by bernie on Oct 21, 2003 17:12:01 GMT 8
I have a seperate MTB na Rigid kapag Southwoods lang kami o pang long distance yun ang ginagamit ko, pero kapag kasama ang tropa, yung hardtail ko ang gamit ko, may FS ako pero nahihirapan akong padyakan sa kalye talagang pang DH lang e ang gulong ba naman e 2.7 nga ba he he he ang plato ko yung maliit lang.
GT, may kapatid ako na taga San Lorenzo South, minsan dyan na ako nagmumula tapos dun kami nagkikita ng tropa sa may Pan cake House nga ba yon tapos akyat kami. Yung mga baguhan , inaalalayan namin, tulak pagdating dun sa unang Peak, yung malapit sa Union College. Sana one time makasama ko kayo sa biking.
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Post by jibber on Oct 22, 2003 4:44:26 GMT 8
yup...sana nga. if you happen to be somewhere here on sundays text me na lang. do you have an email address?
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Post by bernie on Oct 22, 2003 8:26:23 GMT 8
oks
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Post by jibber on Oct 29, 2003 10:09:22 GMT 8
Hi Bernie,
Pasensya na if I haven't contacted you sooner...nagkasakit din ako...trangkaso...I'll email you my mobile # so you can contact me for our ride details.
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Post by bernie on Nov 5, 2003 8:31:56 GMT 8
K lang, matagal din ako offline, I will open my e-mail ngaun pa lang kauuwi ko lang e.
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Post by bernie on Mar 3, 2004 17:56:00 GMT 8
RST ginagamit na naman ng US MTBkers pala yan, malaki na daw ang improvement!
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Post by weenie on Mar 4, 2004 12:48:14 GMT 8
RST is actually Rock Shox Taiwan ;D ;D ;D
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Post by bernie on Mar 4, 2004 14:24:41 GMT 8
talaga ;D in fairness, ang daming RST user na Pinoy bikers esp in the provinces rarely na makakita kayo ng gumagamit ng Rock Shox, Manitou o Marzochi.
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