I've got an older set of Revelations (05/06) and they're suffering from a noticeable amount of play. I want to get this sorted but would like a few ideas as to what this could be and how much its likely to cost. They're also overdue a service and don't really want to spend more than cost of a replacement set! Any ideas?
http://locotuning.co.uk/rockshox.html
http://www.tftunedshox.com/service/rockshox.aspx
Knock yourself out.
Thanks I've see various prices for a service but want to know what the possible causes of play could be and how much extra they'd be to fix?
What type of play?
Fore and aft movement with brakes on is probably bushings.
Up and down might be oil level/spring/seals, etc?
That year it will be bushings i'll bet.
Ring either loco or TFT . Speak to one of the technicians and describe the problem. They'll be able to tell what's up and how much it'll set you back. Then you can decide wether it's worth it or not
Play at the bottom usually means worn bushings- which isn't too bad in itself but can also mean other damage. Play at the top could mean a worn or damaged steerer, which means a new CSU (steerer and stanchions) which is expensive.
If it was me, I'd take the forks slightly apart and have a quick look. Nothing difficult- with those Revs, you can undo the 2 bolts that stick out the bottom (don't fully remove them), then give them a sharp tap (ideally you want to leave the allen key in the bolt, then tap the key) til they move, then remove them entirely, and pull the fork lowers til they come off. Then you can have a look at the fork legs for obvious signs of wear. Since they're going in for a service anyway you don't really need to know about reassembly but it's pretty much the reverse.
This is also 9/10ths of a basic fork lowers service, which is worth knowing how to do especially if you want forks to last years.
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