The 09 55 rc3’s do have problems, well mine did. The 2010 version which replaced them are in another league, very nice fork imho.
Wouldnt touch nothing from 08-09 especially from america

edit: apparantly the 55’s from 09 which were supposed to be corrected had a red paint dot on the lowers, mine had this dot but still had problems

If the top hats just fell out easy the bush is likely to be worn

The plastic extension tube from a vacuum cleaner is just the right size, place over steerer and tap with hammer until in place

Fairly easy, its normally the seal on the motion control cart head.
plenty guides on internet- youtube

Most likely a failed seal on the moco causing the oil to fill the lowers

As chakaping says, take in part and receipt for bike

hard to say without the spec but way more in parts

Hows it got x fusion on it when its a pro?
Heres mine

If your looking for any technical riding dont do lonesome pine!

Aye next couple of weeks? you mtfu this weekend :lol:

Do kielder black, then when you get onto the road at the end of the black follow the road until you see fireroad on the right heading up, go up here this will bring you to the red decent you miss doing the black.
head down this till the end.
We normally then drive to newcastleton and do that as its only 15 mile apart and easy enough doing them both.
HTH Sean.

dont use that gear? bit of an extreme gear to use

Think he’s referring to the black rubbery stuff? if so self amalgamating tape from screwfix is supposed to be the same, no personal experience of it from screwfix tho

@ferrit, could of caused you few probs in the future :roll:

@ ferrit, do you realise your wanted here? :lol:
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/what-to-do-if-buy-off-here-and-no-goods-turn-up-please

Think it can be done from the lowers, be sure to cycle the damper tho to remove any remaining oil in there.
edit: when i say lowers i mean from removing lowers and emptying from the stantion providing they are open bath?

Wont have problems with the ones in my link fitting, one size fits all, they are just a sleeve with discs attached then velcro wraps

These are very good, can use the one disc so they become less bulky.
Give plenty support.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=45071

maybe its the same mech from when they had triple up front and didnt want the expense of changing it when it doesnt make a difference?

I like the pink, did the same for my wife and the pinks pretty good, just think the red clashes

wouldnt risk 09 tbh, 2010 on are excellent imho

yes they are as bad as 08 or at least my rc3’s were, 2010 however diferent story

^^^ He’s right you know :lol:

As does the e type on the pitch, the bb mount is removed and the mech is bolted to the frame? or is this something totaly different?

As in e type? if so pitch does

These unless your using avid brakes
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/MTB++Parts/Brakes/Disc+Brake+Spares/Shimano+Disc+Brake+Spares/Shimano+Disc+Brake+Brackets_1766.htm
depends on rotor size and type of brake really

rear is to 180 is what they come with

Was at low speed i noticed it happen on mine

Yes they can cause serious fork judder…see other thread on it

edit: seems to be on the 203

No experience of those but im using 55 rc3 ti and love them, had 2009 rc3 and they were always broke so completely different now.
I think they will be fine now

+1 neninja

:lol: aye ok mate, surprised yours has gone so soon tbh

Carl see alan, he will make you one at work i would think :wink:

Mate opened his up the other day and had same thoughts, he rang tft and they said its normal

Have they actualy got any in stock, im sure there were none of those left when that colour was out.

Not sure about your model but i have 55 rc3 tis also 2010 and they are very good!

Thats handy to know drac! so it seems you just have to lever them out then

Didnt see the lhs in BIG LETTERS doh! :lol:
Yup as seamus says in that case

the seal is press fit no glue etc needed, could be the moco has dumped its oil into the lowers causing enough pressure to blow the seal?
If they are oem forks they might not have an oil seal below the sponge wiper

The hub giantgaunt is on about is not accesible with cone spanners afaik.
Mate had same prob with his not long ago and couldnt get into hub, its a bit like the pro 2 hub except the spacers dont appear to be held in with them metal clips.
He asked on here also and got no replies, just a reply from someone who was also struggling.
He took his to lbs in the end