I've got the same forks on my Stealth Bomber clone. When they arrived they were STIFF. I don't weigh that much, but jumping on the forks would barely compress them. After giving them some silicone oil after every ride to make them run smoother, they began working better. It only took me 3 months of daily riding with wheelies and lubing to make them fully work. Then i took a ride on the beach yesterday and some sand managed to get in the seals and a small jump compressed the forks and now there's several DEEP scratches on the forks, just above the seals and they're getting stuck again. They're just a slippery slope of working and not working :D I'm looking for a replacement for these, but the next budget forks are 3 times the price of these...
They dont come with the foam wiper under the seal, that helps to oil the stanchion. Might be worth fitting them if you can find ones that fit Bit late for mine
I bought these forks and the axle cap fell off and no one not even the manufacturer sells the axle or axle caps so would not reccomend anyone buy the forks, I've wasted so much time asking sellers.
I've got the same forks on my Stealth Bomber clone. When they arrived they were STIFF. I don't weigh that much, but jumping on the forks would barely compress them. After giving them some silicone oil after every ride to make them run smoother, they began working better. It only took me 3 months of daily riding with wheelies and lubing to make them fully work. Then i took a ride on the beach yesterday and some sand managed to get in the seals and a small jump compressed the forks and now there's several DEEP scratches on the forks, just above the seals and they're getting stuck again.
They're just a slippery slope of working and not working :D
I'm looking for a replacement for these, but the next budget forks are 3 times the price of these...
They dont come with the foam wiper under the seal, that helps to oil the stanchion.
Might be worth fitting them if you can find ones that fit
Bit late for mine
Great cheap forks, ive bought a couple of used pairs of zoom DH650 and they're built like a tank. Great for a beefy ebike set up.
Can you recommend any alternative? I like the extra long length
Nothing wrong with cheaper suspension if you aren't jumping. 2 hours use is pretty good. :)
Yes, Im usually knackered after that anyway.
I bought these forks and the axle cap fell off and no one not even the manufacturer sells the axle or axle caps so would not reccomend anyone buy the forks, I've wasted so much time asking sellers.
Thats funny Ive lost the same part, but its in the garage somewhere 😂
@@chargeriderepeat7024 if you ever find somewhere that replaces them please let me know :) I can't ride my bike now.. Ta
Id find a hobbyist with a lathe, they could knock one out in 10 mins
Did you put oil on them?