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A couple of points TurnerGuy
1) Did you notice a big difference in peformance when you got the shock pushed (assuming its an RP2/3)
2) I've been looking at those shock bushes with reading about them on the MTBR Turner site(Needles) do you think they are a worthwhile upgrade?
The pivot shafts being over sized at the end was happening at least as far back as my 05 spot. I'd have thought they would have sorted that by now.
I did it whilst waiting 8 months for my collarbone to heal, so I can't directly compare - but it does seem better - more refined.
Fox/Turner upgraded the reducers on the rp23 for '10, but I don't think they are as smooth as the needle bearings.
A pack has two sets, one for lower and one for upper. You don't really need to fit the lowers as the shock doesn't rotate round that one much.
I am in Surrey and have the fitting tools if you do decide to try them.
can you explain the pivot shaft been to big at the end to me!!
my main pivot behind the shock on the seat tube is so tight that if i disconnect the shock and the swing arm from it i can just about move it by hand?? if i loosen it off so its nice and free there is a fair but of sideways movement in it.
my clunking is coming ffrom where the hex piece on the hex loc pivot link mates with the actual pivot with the spirals around it . its as though the hole is too big for the hex piece??
The hex inserts on the black bits being loose in the shaft is one source of creaking. I got a new set from Turner and it's been silent for a year. I grease it once a month max, unless the weather is terrible . . .
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cheers for the offer.
looks like the next purchase .
is the tool different to a normal bush tool?
Yup, as already said above, the creaking is due to the movement of the hex 'pin' that fits in the corresponding hex in the pivot pin.
The new parts that Turner will supply are made to tighter tolerances.
I had exactly the same issue with my '09 5 Spot.
the tools are shown on a link at the bottom of the page I posted:
http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id275.html
my suspension is quite stiff to move as well, but riding it doesn't seem to matter.
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How is this for a reply from the man himself .....................
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"We have extra 5 Spot rears around we can send out. Contact Luke at Turnerbikes and he can grab a rear for you to try, ship it out next week. Probably a tube that was welded off line, but the key points like pivots , dropouts etc were accurate since it looks straight. If you have it back together, ride the darn thing. It won't harm the crank and the rear is due for replacement, never give up a weekend ride for a scratch that will be handled.
DT"
Ive also emailed them reference the lower dw linkage too !!!!
amazing
Now that is customer service of the highest order.
They really know how to look after their customers/Riders.
Amazing!
Gobsmacked! Absolutely amazing!
That right there is why Turner get my money.
That right there is why Turner get my money.
+1
Be nice if they left the factory right in the first place at the price they charge 😉
I know what you are saying.
ive just tried a friends new slx chainset on it and yes the gap is larger but only a little and still not as much as the other side.
Greg from turner has emailed me asking for details about the frame and where i bought it from etc, just hope they still honour what they said on the mtbr forum even though im the second owner!!
Be nice if they left the factory right in the first place at the price they charge
And every expensive bike made by every manufacturer has been perfect, right?
There is and always will be some error in every manufacturing process. Turner are no different in that regard, but they are very different than other manufacturer's who I've had problem bikes from who foist the problem on you the customer. Basically their attitude was "You bought it - sod off" whereas Turner always give great service no matter if you are the first owner or the seventh. Now that is customer service.
Turner warranty goes with the Frame AFAIR.
in the email he asked for my address to and also what colour the swing arm is at the moment.