This is on the hard tail. Forks are old and battered basic Solo Air Recons I migrated off another bike. They’ve kind of had their day, but just wondering what causes this.
Basically there is an initial ‘clunk’ on the forks as they compress down, as in a slight bit of pressure on the bars and they have a definite drop before they get into the cushion of the suspension. Lift the wheel off the ground and likewise they drop down. About an inch.
I’ve checked for lateral play using the methods Rockshox state in the service manual for checking bushing wear, and I can’t find any. Just that initial up/down clunkiness.
I gave them a damper/air/lowers service the other week (they were like this before service). They compress down relatively plush for Recons after the service but still this clunk feel though. It’s possibly what gives me a wobble on braking (not the headset, that’s been checked and service and is nice and smooth, no play in it).
Not that bothered really as the forks are getting a fancy upgrade. Plus I have the bouncy bike which has very plush forks if I want some comfort 🙂
Just wondering if a vertical play is still bushings gone? Basically these are consigned to the bin when I replace them?