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How often do you guys burp your forks? I just did and I was amazed at how
much air came out.

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How often do you guys burp your forks? I just did and I was amazed at how
much air came out.

Never heard of that happening... what exactly happens?

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Phil, Squid-in-Training

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How often do you guys burp your forks? I just did and I was amazed at
how much air came out.

Never heard of that happening... what exactly happens?

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Phil, Squid-in-Training

There are screws on the top caps that are designed to let out trapped air.
Inverted forks supposedly suck air in over time.

Scott said:

How often do you guys burp your forks? I just did and I was amazed at
how
much air came out.

I used to do mine right before every ride. It only takes a few seconds, so
do it often, you'll learn when it's time.

--
Slacker

Thanks. I just tore the forks completely apart... wow they are easy to work
on. Replaced the stock springs with the heavy kit. Gonna hit some jumps
and drops tonight he he.

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How often do you guys burp your forks? I just did and I was amazed
at how much air came out.

Never heard of that happening... what exactly happens?

Occasionally you get a little oil on your shoulder.

I don't own a Shiver but its the same principle as motorcycle forks. They
don't suck air in, the change in temperatures will change the density of the
air in the fork. It could be a result of outside air temp or using the fork
and friction creating heat. This compressed air will make the fork feel more
harsh mostly in little chop.

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"Scott" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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How often do you guys burp your forks? I just did and I was amazed at
how much air came out.

Never heard of that happening... what exactly happens?

--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

There are screws on the top caps that are designed to let out trapped air.
Inverted forks supposedly suck air in over time.

"Andy Mullins" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I don't own a Shiver but its the same principle as motorcycle forks. They
don't suck air in, the change in temperatures will change the density of

the

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air in the fork.

I don't know about Shivers but some motorcycle fork seals do suck air in.
The buildup is quite measurable with no change in air temp. My old forks
had shrader valves to check pressure or release as much of it as you wanted.

Greg

Andy Mullins said:

I don't own a Shiver but its the same principle as motorcycle forks.
They don't suck air in, the change in temperatures will change the
density of the air in the fork. It could be a result of outside air
temp or using the fork and friction creating heat. This compressed
air will make the fork feel more harsh mostly in little chop.

I also disagree Andy. Too much air comes out of a Shiver (when burped) to
account for thermal expansion. Shivers do suck, fortunately it's just air!
;^)

Mike - I miss my Shiver :^(