I've a pair of fox floats of circa 07 vintage, they have basically been unused for many years but look almost like new. They really could do with a service, in the past I would send to mojo etc. I'm half tempted to do it myself but I've never done forks so am a little wary, but more importantly will I be able to get bits I need to do them, bearing in mind they are 16 years old?
I am not averse to sending them off but again, are they still serviceable?
Would have thought they are OK. Just did an air can service on a Monarch that's been used for 6 years, other than the oil being a bit grubby, it was easy. Was able to check for any wear, and there wasn't. Didn't touch the IFP.
Do the seals need replacing or do they look ok? Servicing should be pretty easy and you might just need a little oil and maybe new foam rings if the seals are still good.
If you do them yourself just make sure they're clean and that you've got all the tools ready and plenty of clear workspace. A bike service stand to clamp the fork in always makes life easier. When you start pulling them apart, remember what order and lay them out in order so as not to forget.
Also have something to catch the oil. A little goes a long way.
Given they are a 32mm fork foam rings etc should be easy.
It will be the oil volumes and weights that might be harder to find.
A bit of Google time will probably find them in the end. I managed to find them for some 06 Vanillas recently but I cannot recall where.
I bought fully synth motorcycle fork oil for mine as it was loads cheaper than the genuine.
My first experience of taking an air fork apart was pretty good and there is likely to be a you tube video close to the right method easily findable. I found one by one of the big bike you tube channels that was pretty close. I think it you start pulling the damping circuit apart you are more likely to run into trouble than a lower leg only job.
Lots of service kits on Amazon and eBay. May not be OEM but for a 15 year old fork probably ok.
In the same predicament here, have a 2010 Lyrik that I don't think I've ever sent in for a service. I've serviced an older coil Sektor but there's a bit more going on inside the Lyriks and it looks fiddly. Doesn't seem worth sending 10+ year forks in to be serviced though, it'd probably cost more than they're worth! Will probably attempt the lower leg service first over winter, then if that goes ok maybe do the rest.
If they are working you can normally service them.
Fox 32 seal and foam rings are readily available, both OEM and aftermarket. The originals will be flanged and most modern replacements flange less but they work fine.
Fox dont do seal kits for the older forks, you bought a wiper seal kit, air seals were bought individually off the part numbers, last time I could get the quad ring, but not the scraper seal so just re used it. Damper seal kits can be funny for some really old Fox forks, I think last time I got 2 and was able to mix and match.
Lower service, and a basic spring service are very DIY able and should make a big difference. If mechanical parts are damaged rather than just seals you may have issues. Service manuals are not on the Fox site for old stuff. Oil volumes are on the fox site for old stuff.