2000MY/2004MY Cannondale Headshok fork servicing

[TheBear1978]

Afternoon,

I have sourced a set of a Super Fatty Ultra DL Headshok forks off a 2000MY f5000SL and a set of Fatty D forks already fitted to my recently acquired 2004 f900SL. Trouble is, the bike painters want both forks disassembled before I get them repainted and the Super Fattyos due a service in any case and is missing an adjuster knob.

Who in the UK is able to service pre-2006 Headshok forks as the only two companies I can see don't seem to be answering their contact details (Noah's Ark and Tony at Thumbprint Tuning).

Any help appreciated thanks

 

[TheBear1978]

Anyone???

 

[TheBear1978]

Repeated post FSR :?

 

[Duxuk]

Is DIY not an option? I recently serviced 2 Xfusion 02 shocks and the remarkable thing is just how simple they are. An air can and a damper with oil in it. I didn't bother with the seals and they don't leak. They work like new now where before the damping was lacking due to old oil.
It might be worth taking yours to bits for a quick look at the situation.

 

[TheBear1978]

Is DIY not an option? I recently serviced 2 Xfusion 02 shocks and the remarkable thing is just how simple they are. An air can and a damper with oil in it. I didn't bother with the seals and they don't leak. They work like new now where before the damping was lacking due to old oil.
It might be worth taking yours to bits for a quick look at the situation.

Nope, DIY not option as don't have the necessary (and expensive!) Cannondale specific tools plus service-kits, plus the bearings are a nightmare.

Must be someone around that is still able to work on these forks ? I can't send either of them for paint unless stripped as air/oil cartridge and seals won't take kindly to the heat of stove-enamelling.

 

[Duxuk]

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cannondale-headshok.html
I agree. It sounds very complicated. If you've Googled I imagine you've seen the link above.

 

[TheBear1978]

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cannondale-headshok.html
I agree. It sounds very complicated. If you've Googled I imagine you've seen the link above.

Yeh, pretty much seen all the guides on Google etc.

 

[The Malcolm]

Re:

I would recommend learning how to do it yourself. The headshok forks are great and will last a long time but they need to be looked after. Even if you resolve the painting issue you are going to need to service the fork in use.

I taught myself how to do it by researching up on them and I have done both lefty’s and headshok’s. I have just had two headshok’s powder coated for the kids bikes and all went well. I have posted a few guides in the past on retro bike.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=311689

The main tool you need is the castle tool to remove the damper. There are other tools you need but they are feasible to make yourself.

https://qwertycycles.co.uk/products/can ... tool-kh031

I have one of the powder coated forks to put back together if I get a chance I will do some images of the needle bearings going back in.

 

[The Malcolm]

Re:

For paid servicing these guys have a good reputation. I have bought parts from them in the past

https://www.eighty-aid.com/en

 

[TheBear1978]

Re: Re:

I would recommend learning how to do it yourself. The headshok forks are great and will last a long time but they need to be looked after. Even if you resolve the painting issue you are going to need to service the fork in use.

I taught myself how to do it by researching up on them and I have done both lefty’s and headshok’s. I have just had two headshok’s powder coated for the kids bikes and all went well. I have posted a few guides in the past on retro bike.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=311689

The main tool you need is the castle tool to remove the damper. There are other tools you need but they are feasible to make yourself.

https://qwertycycles.co.uk/products/can ... tool-kh031

I have one of the powder coated forks to put back together if I get a chance I will do some images of the needle bearings going back in.

Thanks, I don't suppose you would be willing to strip a couple of forks for me and them rebuild after paint (paid of course) to get me up and running? I would prefer to to have to send to Europe just for a strip and rebuild etc.

Cheers,

Struan