You put your ego aside and made the decision that it was more important for everyone to learn no matter what route you took to get there....warts and all. Awesome. Happy Trails!
you can stuff a folded over old credit card in the caliper to prevent it from pushing out the piston if you bump it while the wheel is off. they also make a spacer specific to the caliper for that reason!!
Thanks for including the mistakes, 'we don't know what we don't know'. Your video was ten times more useful than some posers slick edited version, good man
I'm planning to upgrade my fork soon. In the past I've bought used forks which came with the star nut and crown race. This time I plan to just buy new. I intend to order a split crown race at the same time, to save messing about too much. That way my old rubbish fork will be available as a spare, so I still have my bike even if I have to send my forks off for service or repair.
5:38 you could ziptie the stem to something. I got a tray so I slide the grips in so it stays put, and I put the fork on the repair stand arm when I service bearings. this way I don't havbe to tkae off the brake caliper, but you are swapping fork here so this doesn't apply but just sharing what I do.
Thanks for pointing out the error of not attaching the crown race. I noticed the crown race was not removed from the old fork. I guess the crown race comes with the headset and not with the fork, as the crown race must match the headset in order to ensure a matching fit?
@@ToogyHowser I bought the giant talon 1 2019 With it. But Checking It a While ago Im doubting Is it really The same With the fork raidon you install . lol
@@ToogyHowser have you had any issues with a clunking noise when the fork is extended/unweighted on the Raidon? And if so did you manage to solve the problem? kind regards
I got the same factory fork on mine and wanting to upgrade mine to the same ont the RAIDON XC-LO-R. But I’m not exactly sure how the upgrade program works
It's super easy, I just emailed Nick at Suntour. I had to send him the serial number and proof of purchase of the bike, he then emailed me a coupon code and I just ordered through their website. His email is NMoore@srsuntourna.com
@@ToogyHowser and wich rockshox fork would you compare the sr suntour xcr32 with? I'm buying a new bike and there are 3 bikes with these forks: recon silver tk, raidon xc and xcr32
Maybe a Rock Shox Reba would've been better...and lighter. 1800g But maybe a little bit more expensive. Anyway, a air fork is a lot better than the one with the spring. What size is it? 26"? And go up to 120mm You're getting more suspension travel and a slightly slacker head angle By the way, nice bike. What did you say? Felt 820? You improvised pretty good on getting the star nut in and the crown in place. I think I try some of that by myself. 😅👍🏼
you can find the recommended pressure chart in this general fork owner's manual on Suntour's website www.srsuntour.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Downloads/Consumer/Bike/Owners%20manuals/General_Fork_Manual/General_Fork_Manual.pdf
@@ToogyHowser thanks. I have epixon forks and the rebound adjuster just keeps spinning when you go to the plus side but towards the minus side it does stop, do you know why it's doing that?
I actually ended up getting a cutting guide and a good blade for my hacksaw, works so much better, check out my newer video when I install a Suntour Auron
I won't ever again buy a Suntour product I had luck with the Raidon XC LO R Air fork on my Diamondback Atroz but I had problems out of the box with the shock and they never took care of it absolutely crappy customer service although the fork was great for $200.00 their customer service on the other hand not so much also with no clicks on rebound it tends to move around meaning I had to keep adjusting the rebound not a fan of them but I hope you have better luck with them than I did
interesting enough they said I bought my bike secondhand when I proved that was not the case and they knew that prior to that as they upgraded the fork meaning I had to send them proof of purchase idiots that don't wanna cover the product unless you spend big money on it
Great video. Props for including your mistakes and not editing them out.
You put your ego aside and made the decision that it was more important for everyone to learn no matter what route you took to get there....warts and all. Awesome. Happy Trails!
Thanks! figured people would learn from my mistakes! lol
Great video!
I love how transparent you you could of hidden all of the mistakes through the magic of editing so props to you man.
yeah man, just trying to keep it real!
Definitely enjoyed watching and learning from your video!! I did mine a few days ago and did NOT keep my cool like you did. Great work!
Thanks! glad the video was helpful!
you can stuff a folded over old credit card in the caliper to prevent it from pushing out the piston if you bump it while the wheel is off. they also make a spacer specific to the caliper for that reason!!
Loved the video because this I’m sure is how it really is before the editing takes place and kudos for putting the ego to one side always admirable.
Loved this video!! Agree with all comments thanking you for leaving the mess ups. Was laughing by the end because it reminded me of my projects..>
yeah when I watch it back, I'm pretty defeated by the end, but I learned a lot!
Thanks for including the mistakes, 'we don't know what we don't know'. Your video was ten times more useful than some posers slick edited version, good man
I'm planning to upgrade my fork soon. In the past I've bought used forks which came with the star nut and crown race. This time I plan to just buy new. I intend to order a split crown race at the same time, to save messing about too much. That way my old rubbish fork will be available as a spare, so I still have my bike even if I have to send my forks off for service or repair.
Great Job! Whenever something came up you figured it out. I learned and will be changing a fork on my bike soon.
Good luck! hopefully my mistakes can help you avoid them!
5:38 you could ziptie the stem to something. I got a tray so I slide the grips in so it stays put, and I put the fork on the repair stand arm when I service bearings. this way I don't havbe to tkae off the brake caliper, but you are swapping fork here so this doesn't apply but just sharing what I do.
Thanks for the comments! If I ever do another fork replacement I'll be much better prepared :)
Thanks! We all learn more from seeing the pitfalls!
This might be my favorite video ever 😂
haha cause I didn't know what I was doing? I've learned a lot since then, but still make lots of mistakes! But I'm learning lots!
I got these folks on my bike. They are a very good folk.
I liked this video. I learned a lot. Good job.
Glad it helped!
Live and learn. Awesome job!
Thanks! I did learn a lot
Thanks for pointing out the error of not attaching the crown race. I noticed the crown race was not removed from the old fork. I guess the crown race comes with the headset and not with the fork, as the crown race must match the headset in order to ensure a matching fit?
Yep! I leaned a lot from this install haha
8:35 I used a saw and cut guide instead, took few seconds, also adding lube helps a lot.
I also suggest to use compression plugs are so much easier to use, and they are reusable.
I got my bike brand new with the same fork but my lockout wasn’t indexed like that, should I be worried?
I have that Fork on my Giant Talon 1 2019. Great Video!
Thanks! It’s a great fork for the money!
@@ToogyHowser I bought the giant talon 1 2019 With it. But Checking It a While ago Im doubting Is it really The same With the fork raidon you install . lol
@@ToogyHowser have you had any issues with a clunking noise when the fork is extended/unweighted on the Raidon? And if so did you manage to solve the problem? kind regards
I got the same factory fork on mine and wanting to upgrade mine to the same ont the RAIDON XC-LO-R. But I’m not exactly sure how the upgrade program works
It's super easy, I just emailed Nick at Suntour. I had to send him the serial number and proof of purchase of the bike, he then emailed me a coupon code and I just ordered through their website. His email is NMoore@srsuntourna.com
Good video. Props as well for taking the time to research when unsure. Sub'd as well.
Thanks! I'll be the first to admit I don't know what I'm doing! lol
@@ToogyHowser with wich rockshox fork would you compare this raidon xc?
@@Andrea-qg5yk Maybe a Recon Silver TK?
@@ToogyHowser and wich rockshox fork would you compare the sr suntour xcr32 with? I'm buying a new bike and there are 3 bikes with these forks: recon silver tk, raidon xc and xcr32
Actually using the screw driver to install the star nut is a good idea as well.. nice try.. clever.. =)
You didn't know how to do it before but you do now.
Great video
You're also in Canada. What province? I'm 53 chasing my 30 year old son down black diamond trails
Ontario, where are you from?
@@ToogyHowser Calgary
Maybe a Rock Shox Reba would've been better...and lighter. 1800g
But maybe a little bit more expensive.
Anyway, a air fork is a lot better than the one with the spring.
What size is it?
26"?
And go up to 120mm
You're getting more suspension travel and a slightly slacker head angle
By the way, nice bike.
What did you say?
Felt 820?
You improvised pretty good on getting the star nut in and the crown in place.
I think I try some of that by myself. 😅👍🏼
Felt 780.
Where did you get the weight guide for suntour forks.
you can find the recommended pressure chart in this general fork owner's manual on Suntour's website www.srsuntour.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Downloads/Consumer/Bike/Owners%20manuals/General_Fork_Manual/General_Fork_Manual.pdf
@@ToogyHowser thanks. I have epixon forks and the rebound adjuster just keeps spinning when you go to the plus side but towards the minus side it does stop, do you know why it's doing that?
@@ibby81ae does it have a set screw on it? Maybe it's not fully tightened?
@@ToogyHowser It has like a alien key rod that goes onto the back of the knob dial.
If you ever need to cut another fork or tube like that...Buy a cutting wheel for an angle grinder...youll cut through it in a few seconds
I actually ended up getting a cutting guide and a good blade for my hacksaw, works so much better, check out my newer video when I install a Suntour Auron
wait are you from Canada if so how much was the shipping
I had to dig back in my emails, but I was charged $34 US for shipping, hope that helps!
Sir can you give this suspension
sirve mucho, aprendi bastante .
600g plus the cutted tube(weight red)
Ya got there in the end buddy
Did he just put the fork on without a crown race?
So smart, eh?
Why do my raidons have a preload instead of an air valve?
Wynn Vids cause they are coil not air
@@10acebikesjodybennettii19 noob* mistake on buying my first MTB got a voodoo hoodoo rip
it happens
Don't put yourself down m8 easy mistakes to make especially first time doing it 👍
HE FILED THE CUT OVER THE BEARING!? OMFG kill me now.
I won't ever again buy a Suntour product I had luck with the Raidon XC LO R Air fork on my Diamondback Atroz but I had problems out of the box with the shock and they never took care of it absolutely crappy customer service although the fork was great for $200.00 their customer service on the other hand not so much also with no clicks on rebound it tends to move around meaning I had to keep adjusting the rebound not a fan of them but I hope you have better luck with them than I did
interesting enough they said I bought my bike secondhand when I proved that was not the case and they knew that prior to that as they upgraded the fork meaning I had to send them proof of purchase idiots that don't wanna cover the product unless you spend big money on it
lol
nice black pug
Add from 5 cc to 10 cc of gear oil to the chamber …. thank me later .
All Seeing Eye of Horus symbolism Kaballah witchcraft ⭐on t shirt ??? 😬
What I am about to say is mostly a joke
: You and all your fancy tools. I could do all of this with a screwdriver and a hammer
haha I hear ya! although cutting the steerer tube with a hammer & screwdriver would be interesting ;)
I love his work bench set up. We just use 2 hose clamps close together to guide the hacksaw blade. Great video, really enjoyed