1998 Rockshox SID Retro Bicycle Forks - Overhaul Repair Servicing How To

1998 Rockshox SID Retro Bicycle Forks - Overhaul Repair Servicing How To - Retfurb Vintage Refurb

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29 күн бұрын

In this video we take a pair of tired looking 1998 Rock Shox SID Gen.1 mountain bike forks, Strip, Repair, Sand, Re-Finish, Service & Put it all back together again.
We show the process involved for servicing maintenance and how to transform them back to top condition.
They have become very tired & dirty over the years, So now it is time to breath new life back in to them.
We will be replacing the original damaged decals and re-painting the lower legs.
This particular set will be used on my GT STS bicycle, Which is also being shown on the channel.
Keep posted for how we carry out all of the refurbs on the bike components.
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OIL SPECIFICATIONS:
15wt Fork oil
5cc / 5ml top of leg when top cap removed.
10cc / 10ml in lower legs when bottom bolts removed.
Service manual is available at the below link:
specialtyretroproducts.com/wp...
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The Rockshox SID series was introduced from 1998 and was produced to provide reliable lightweight forks for mountain bike riding.
They were at the high end of the fork market, But had various versions of hierachy within.
Rockshox is one of the best known manufacturers for cycling and has a reputation for making quality products. In the 1990's they were considered king of the hill by most.
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About Retfurb.
On the channel we will be looking at all things Retro, Vintage & collectable. Along the way we will be carrying out various tasks including; refurbishments, servicing, repairs, restoration , strip downs and much more. We aim to bring out new videos at least once a week, But will aim to release new videos more regularly.
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Warning
All of our videos are intended for entertainment purposes only.
Any tasks we show on our videos, should be carried out by qualified persons only. All of the repairs, refurbs, modifications, etc can be hazardous to health. We ensure all safety precautions are carried out first, Before attempting any repairs.
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Пікірлер: 17

@davyzinn 17 күн бұрын

Awesome restoration

@retfurb 17 күн бұрын

Thank you, it’s really appreciated.

@CSIPSD 27 күн бұрын

Looks great! Some of the best forks out there.

@retfurb 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. They did come out well. They are a great fork.

@samblenkharn8099 27 күн бұрын

Bang tidy that. When we were teenagers bashing around on entry-level hardtails specced with RST forks, Rockshox Jetts, V brakes, low to mid level groupsets, etc, I had one mate who must have had rich/generous parents. He had a shit-hot Trek XC bike with hydraulic discs and red rockshox SIDs. Heady stuff for 16 yr olds in 2001! SIDs have always had that top-level appeal.

@retfurb 27 күн бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, I know what you mean. My first proper mountain bike was a raleigh m-trax, which was spec’d with stx-rc. Had manitou x-vert forks and other mid range gear. I loved it and built it at the time when I had money to spend on it. But I always remember a guy with an GT STS, which everyone lusted over. Not SID related, but someone with a bike that was unattainable by most at the time. Now I have 2 STS 🤣

@samblenkharn8099 27 күн бұрын

@@retfurb dude living the dream! 😅 I started on my brother's lead-heavy Raleigh activator 18 before progressing to the giddy heights of a GT Arrowhead 😅. Loved that bike.

@retfurb 27 күн бұрын

@@samblenkharn8099 ha, yeah. It’s funny how we try to get all the things from our youth. Legendary activator, I remember seeing the in the catalogues like Argos. Always thought they looked amazing and wanted one. Obviously we knew little back then. I almost bought one recently, to do a video on. If I get one cheap enough, I will do it…..

@samblenkharn8099 27 күн бұрын

@@retfurb yeah I've seen one or two on FB marketplace for about £30. I didn't know the 1st thing about cycle maintenance back then so if I had, I could have made it ride a lot better. As it was, I just remember how fearsomely heavy it was to lift over stiles, and that the so-called 'Synchro shock' never moved so much as 1mm! 😅🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

@retfurb 27 күн бұрын

@@samblenkharn8099 🤣🤣 Definitely all marketing on that bike.

@ollien3359 27 күн бұрын

Another great video! Would you ever think of doing a retro fork homage to the newer model? For example, restoring an older SID but painting it up in the modern colours and adding modern decals?

@retfurb 27 күн бұрын

Thank you, It really does mean a lot. Funnily enough, I was thinking of doing it the other way around. Buying a modern bike and building it to look retro. Maybe the other way around is something to think about....... 🙂

@peteroliphant2552 27 күн бұрын

Great job, are you planning on selling decals?

@retfurb 27 күн бұрын

Thank you. It is really appreciated. Yes, I can supply decals. I am gradually compiling a database, of all the ones I have done already.

@peteroliphant2552 27 күн бұрын

@retfurb fantastic, ill be in touch when I start my SID restoration project. When you paint, do you do it outside or some form of booth, I restored my DHOs in black in the garage and paint dust went everywhere.

@retfurb 27 күн бұрын

@@peteroliphant2552 No problem at all. My email is contact@retfurb.co.uk . Yeah, I paint outside in good weather. I always clean everything a couple times before painting and don’t usually get too much dirt / dust. The occasional fly that I have to pick out mid way, lol. But generally pretty good. I am planning to do a paint video, showing the complete process. I will aim to do them on another set of Judy XL, that I have to do.

@peteroliphant2552 27 күн бұрын

@@retfurb superb, I look forward to that. Many thanks.