Do all kashima stantions have the genuine kashima coating logo at the top of the legs? Asking as just got the mojo upgrade and their the ligher gold not the dirty bronze in colour and don't have the logo on. Thought I would do the usual and ask the STW massive before going back to mojo and feeling stupid!
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Kashima coated stantions
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Posted 6 months ago #
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Think pre-2012 Kashimas don't have the logo.
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I think the Kashima coating can vary slightly in colour, so don't necessarily use that as a guide.
I can't believe a business such as Mojo would be trading in anything but authentic parts.
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Mine arrived yesterday from Mojo. They seem dark and do have the logo at the top. 1 1/8 steerer in black, if that makes a difference.
HTHPosted 6 months ago # -
My 2011 Kashima don't have logos on. They are much darker than standard Fox though.
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I was thinking maybe 2011 parts as the latest stuff is much darker and has the logo, shame really as got the shock upgrade aswell which is dark brown and has logo on and as we know the most important thing is that all component colours match! Also for £275 I would have liked the latest product ie 2012 stantions.
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What do they do for the upgrade? Replace the steerer,crown,stanchion assembly? (soory for slight hijack)
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2011 Forks don't have any Logo on the stanchions.
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What do they do for the upgrade? Replace the steerer,crown,stanchion assembly? (soory for slight hijack)
For the price I'd expect spooning afterwards too.
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Is it really worth the £275? I would have thought a custom tune would do more good.
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Yeah, but what if you have worn stanchions? I've heard a rumour this is possible with Fox Forx...
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I had mine done 3-4 weeks ago and had to have a white CSU on my light grey forks. The reason being they had run out off the grey 2012 legs and couldn't give me a date when they would be in.(The white CSU has the logo on the legs) I reckon they must struggling to get hold of the latest legs and you've got some 2011 versions, doesn't really matter as the only difference is the logo.
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my 2012 Fox Van 36 RC2s do have the Logo on at the top!
I read somewhere that pre 2012 Kashimas don't
NB the shade of gold on the Kashimas does differ due to manufacturing processes
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Yeah earlier Kashima coating seems to be more gold than bronze. I was staring at my 2011 Kashima 36s recently wondering if they had faded or if they had always been a little pale or if it was my mind playing tricks on me... I even dropped the lowers to see if the colour was darker below the seals just in case. When next to a pair of non-coated forks (forx) however, the difference is obvious.
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doesn't really matter as the only difference is the logo
you're not from around these parts, are you?
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I expect it is to stop people looking like they have 2012 forks - "although you upgrade your not gonna have top of the line looking forks" ? Maybe I'm wrong - as above they may very well be spare 2011's?
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Untitled by brockelsby2011, on FlickrMy 2012 Van 36 RC2, i know they are 2012 as it says on the label on the box, as you can see the kashima coat isn't that dark!
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The coating colour will vary slightly from batch to batch of the stantions (and other coated units)due to the amount of dye used in each 'run' and a few other variables, or so I was told
Posted 6 months ago # -
The coating colour will vary slightly from batch to batch of the stantions (and other coated units)due to the amount of dye used in each 'run' and a few other variables, or so I was told
Separate production runs will end with a slightly different shade, Fox say this is normal and is a result of the process!
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as you can see the kashima coat isn't that dark!
Compared to non kashima coated it is!
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It depends on what class Mojo perceive you to be. The richer you are, more gold they put in the coating.
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I got custom tune at same time and the skf seals will probably make a big difference. Would have liked the choice really as the logo's on top of stantion are important for braging!
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In terms of performance v cost, it would be best to fit a FIT cart. (tuned if necessary) and the SKF seals.
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[quote]I got custom tune at same time and the skf seals will probably make a big difference. Would have liked the choice really as the logo's on top of stantion are important for braging!
I believe that Fox now spec all 2012 Forks with the improved SKF seals, Simon form LOCO will probably confirm this!
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yep that's true, they're better stiction wise, running them on a set of my standard coated forks too.
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No doubt someone will be along in a min to warn us of severe stanchion wear on Fox forks - Yes they will wear if don't service the seals regular... It is such an inexpensive, quick job to carry out even if it is every 30 hrs on the Van 36's.
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you're not from around these parts, are you?
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Do the Kashima coated legs actually last any longer? Suspect mine will need doing at some point, but is it worth it purely for that?!
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20% harder according to Fox and lower friction, how that applys is down to enterpretation, they're definatly more 'slippy'
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si - do you sell the skf seals? will they be worth it on my fit ones you did me? they are due a service anywas, no special tools required to fit etc? mail me if you want, i think ill have some!
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SKF seals are part of the service now as standard and got the FIT upgrade last year which is definitely worth it. Should have just bought new forks for all the money I have chucked at them and the lowers are hung in the garage at the moment waiting for me to finish off respraying them tonight!
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I noticed on the latest Fox blurb they're bleating on about "genuine kashima coating" Has anyone had a fake?
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It's about time Fox fitted some decent seals and put a robust coating on their stanchions.
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I've just had my forks kashima'd, but won't pick them up till Sunday so can't comment on colour/performance yet. I want to look after them a bit better now though (my previous maintenance regime lead to the need for new csu's
), will using fork juice help?
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20% longer? Still pretty crap then!
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