Should I take it easy for a few miles and let them settle as per new forks, or just ride as normal? (RS Coil Revelations back from TF this morning and on my bike quicker than a F1 pit change!)

Should I take it easy for a few miles and let them settle as per new forks

whoever suggested you should do THAT ??

FMI. What prompted the service? My bushings are needing done soon. Also I’ve wore though the stanchion coating, but still smooth and free as long as they have lots of oil.

took mine to Whinlatter
What are you expecting to happen in the settling time exactly?

What prompted the service? I’ve had them over a year. They were leaking oil. I needed a firmer spring.

I’m expecting them to settle a little, like they did when they were new. Seals have to settle in, oil has to get where it needs to be and the firmer spring (I imagine) will take a few miles to bed in too. Like new forks. (Or not as the case seems. SFB – don’t know where I read it tbh!)

forgot to answer you original question: I rode mine hard from new 8O.
TF should have lubed the sponges beneath the wipers. and put sufficient oil in lowers. they would have cycled them a couple of time so oil should be where it needs to be. Maybe not do a huge drop straight off but I’d have thought they’d be good to go.

I’m sure they’ll handle my hardcore 10″ drops. *grin*

Right, off to ride then. Tatty-bra.