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Hi
Has someone got a workshop/service manual for WP cone valve fork MX4800 2016?
I only got a owners manual when I bought it used and there is no info on how to service it or oil levels and such.
I have searched and found out that 385ml is standard (420ml max) for the outer chamber and 185ml is standard for the inner, is that correct?
I have dissasembled the fork but not the inner closed cartridge yet. I think I need a special tool for that.. Would really appriciate if someone got a service manual so I know what d f I am doin
Has someone got a workshop/service manual for WP cone valve fork MX4800 2016?
I only got a owners manual when I bought it used and there is no info on how to service it or oil levels and such.
I have searched and found out that 385ml is standard (420ml max) for the outer chamber and 185ml is standard for the inner, is that correct?
I have dissasembled the fork but not the inner closed cartridge yet. I think I need a special tool for that.. Would really appriciate if someone got a service manual so I know what d f I am doin
Is it just to open it up, poor the oil out and fill it up with new fresh oil? There is no nitrogen in this fork, right?
So I opened The inner cartridge and turned it up side down but there were almost no oil in there. I got out about 385cc from the outer chamber. What have I missed?
BTW, my AER CV forks should be here Friday!!!!
The Shop
That simple?
You can get a manual here. WP would not sell me one.
Was looking for some quick tips that would keep me away from a suspension shop for a simple oil change.
http://ktmtalk.com/showthread.php?500718-Cone-valve/page4&highlight=Cone+valve+service
You also realise the oils mix ( not a heap but they do)
Pit Row
17's were the first model to have the black uppers, if they the silver then they are 16's or older
The oil inside the cartridge is the oil that does the dampening and heat and dampening friction breaks down velocity so it is much more important than the oil inside the fork leg that lubes the fork seal and amount changes fork air volume.
changing the inner inner is also no different with these forks to other closed cart forks, remove the inner top cap, slide out the rod, drain/clean, put the rod back in, fill with oil and bleed, put inner top cap back on - very basic but you get the idea
I am asking this because I opened the forks to change a bad seal with no plan to change the cartridge oil.
I am not sure but I think some oil went out of the cartridge when I put them apart upside down..
The rare part was that the rod wasn't staying extended, It tried to compress, this is weird right? I had to use wire to put it back on...
My theory is that somehow oil went out of the cartridge without removing the cap and air came in...
Am I right?
1. is there a special tool to remove the red anodized fork seal holder or will a rubber strap wrench work?
2. where do you purchase the seals and bushings or are they the same as standard AER forks and where can you source them?
Any info is appreciated!
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