RST Gila Pro Fork Service - Disassemble/Clean/Lube/Re-assemble

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I show how to overhaul RST Gila Pro forks/shocks. I also fixed the lockout lever which was not working. RST recommends this maintenance be done "Every 4 weeks or 25-30 hours of riding or whenever the performance of the fork has diminished(whichever occurs first)." Basic service to keep your suspension working and from becoming stiff or frozen. This bike is a 2009 Cannondale F7
How To Make Adjuster Cap Tool For RST Forks - Socket Version
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How To Make Adjuster Cap Wrench For RST Forks
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* Use grease made for forks. I use Slickoleum which is also sold under the name Slick Honey. You can also use SRAM Butter or Judy Butter. If the fork uses oil, use the proper fork oil. Use of a grease/oil not made specifically for forks can damage the plastic/polyurethane parts, or otherwise leave the fork not working properly.
Slickoleum 15oz:
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Slickoleum 4oz:
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@RJTheBikeGuy 5 жыл бұрын

For more bike repair videos hit the subscribe button ► bit.ly/SubRJTheBikeGuy

@timjrvine 6 жыл бұрын

I've noticed 2 things watching you. 1. You a really good at working on bikes and explaining what you are doing. 2. Someone drinks a lot of soft drink at your house.

@Ihaveausernametoo 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time. Renovated a cheap Suntour front fork that didn't even have real nuts on the bottom. No room for a polygrip, no hex, nothing. I had to WELD on real nuts on top of the round/blank ones just to get them off and replace them... If you get stuck at this without a welder, drilling a hole in the side of the round/blank/factory nuts might do it (which you then use to turn them). Careful not to damage the threads of the bolts. If your suspension is top-grade, a lint-free cloth is beneficial, most shocks take 30cc's of oil in each tube. Purpose-made oil is great, but for an old or cheap fork regular car motor oil works too. I found a bottle cleaner brush does great for cleaning the inside of tubes. All the best to you and happy tinkering.

@evelynpagan6762 6 жыл бұрын

It's a great feeling to take a apart a non working part and get it to work great again!

@cyclingwisdom8588 6 жыл бұрын

Just rebuilt my mom-in-laws mongoose switchback that had been sitting for years in the elements. It now is ridable but I got some extra bonus features for her and her Chihuahua

@boofuls 3 жыл бұрын

Cycling Wisdom a basket 🧺 for the chihuahua to sit in ,perhaps 🤔😊

@petrefrangulea2522 6 жыл бұрын

i really liked the video and i really want to see more complicated forks that aren't working fixed by you. i would like to see a more "in depth" video about the basic mechanics for a rebound or a high speed compression cartridge. I would loved for example to see in this video that rebound cartridge opened and explained from top to bottom and then reassembled. You have the basic videos for the "basics in how to fix a bike" but it will be awesome if you can show us how to fix a more technological advanced bike (like a superior suspension cartridge) Keep up the great work, i love your channel!

@BulletmanDoom 4 жыл бұрын

Granny would be proud of that knot. 👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼

@MegaFoxey1 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid , love the simplicity of the rst pro forks ,rock solid units would use them on all my middle range builds, rock on RJ

@SprayIgniteBoom 5 жыл бұрын

Foxey Glad to see someone else understands these were never designed for 'boulder level' brutality!-) Using these shocks 4 downhill comps would be akin to driving. 'Modern Day SUV' through a MISSISSIPPI mud pit....why? U R great!-)

@luisfernandoparramartinez81 2 жыл бұрын

This Channel and park tools área the Best bike mechanics videos on the whole KZfaq

@woofwoofdoggo 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! It looks like you had fun. The guys at the bicycle shop said that these forks aren't worth fixing. I say, they aren't worth fixing. 😒

@RJTheBikeGuy 5 жыл бұрын

If they are good shape, then simple maintenance is warranted.

@hectorperu28lima17 3 жыл бұрын

Siempre aprendo algo viendo sus videos ! THANK'S maestro RJ!!!

@that70sschwinn 6 жыл бұрын

Very detailed overhaul, nice job...

@norby4542 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for the video.. Used it as a guideline for my 2018 RST Gila 100mm, and it worked flawlessly.. Now I don't need to buy a new fork for a while. If anything, I've made my suspension buttery smooth!! Thank you! . (edit) Also followed and did your DIY preload adjuster cap ratchet socket.. Works like a charm. Brilliant ideas!

@tonyconnors1342 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks RJ really enjoyed that video i have learned so much from you very grateful.

@joen3992 6 жыл бұрын

I have the 2009 version of the F7. It has RST Gila T5 Pro non-lockout. Cleaned them from your one video and they are what they are. Better than working on Suntour XCM or XCT. Great bike, upgraded whole bike except forks. That's next. Great video thankx

@vsmetc7305 6 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos. Great to learn from. Thanks

@cwsgt2806 2 жыл бұрын

Most informative video on KZfaq 👌🏻 👍🏻

@Daiton1100 3 ай бұрын

So happy I fuond your video just in mid of disassembling the same fork :D for left leg, also just pliers with some fabric wrapped work nicely

@Daiton1100 3 ай бұрын

Also right leg I unscrewed just rotating that lock cap :D

@SprayIgniteBoom 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! These are the type on my 4900 that I'll do the same as on my 4600~ Thanks👌🖖⚡️

@gopromountainbike901 5 жыл бұрын

I never done before it looks fun it perfect the bike 🚲

@billbill2032 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as always!!!

@paulcowell7588 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video...as always.

@batbawls 6 жыл бұрын

These companies make all these ridiculous special fasteners and tools when they could easily just use standard stuff.

@Doodleclassy 6 жыл бұрын

John Smith it’s to stop people fixing stuff and make them buy new stuff

@obirato 5 жыл бұрын

100% true!!

@Ihaveausernametoo 5 жыл бұрын

My cheap Sunsucks (Suntour) front fork didn't even have real nuts on the bottom. No room for a polygrip. I had to WELD on real nuts on top of the round/blank ones just to get them off and replace them. Ridiculous. When I see something like that I get determined to fix it if not ONLY because they don't want me to xD. Feels great sticking it to them so to speak.

@SmileyBoy84 6 жыл бұрын

Nice. Like all your vids😊

@HamzaKhan-kr2wv 6 жыл бұрын

“Have no friends”😂😂

@obirato 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@shimes424 3 жыл бұрын

1:11 let's just say I'm working alone, social distancing 🤣

@gopromountainbike901 5 жыл бұрын

I love that bike it so awesome amazing it looks similar my bike but becarefull

@tosh12100 6 жыл бұрын

that is something I learnt thanks

@ThordenBlack 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. RJ 👍

@milaarenas887 6 жыл бұрын

great vid bro just keep it up

@Bentz99 2 жыл бұрын

Cool project

@chrismad1344 6 жыл бұрын

NICE VIDEO,VERY INTERESTING, THANKS.

@mess1180 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 I have rst saturn and it is almost the same. Need to figure out how to bring back lock out option- doesn’t work after my overhaul

@scottsprojects658 2 жыл бұрын

"If you are working alone or have no friends." This is definitely a video made for me lol

@p.martib4545 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias, me sirvió mucho 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@vanquangnguyen6619 5 жыл бұрын

Sehr gut.Danke

@akidaban 2 жыл бұрын

Só de ver fazendo já é muito legal

@That.Guy. 10 ай бұрын

After seeing how these are made I’m wondering if there was any point or benefit to cleaning them other than polishing the chrome.

@rattatumor Жыл бұрын

thank you

@popote1286 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Le Mans FRANCE, thanks for the videos you made. It's very usefull, giving the good way and sometimes new ideas. But mister, watch out your feet !

@risindroid 10 ай бұрын

hello, thank you for your video. I got a bit of play in mine. Are there sleeves/ in the lowers, too like in the suntours?

@scotth1362 3 жыл бұрын

just did the same service on the exact same bike and fork...lol. In my case the hydraulic cartridge was locked out and the adjustment knob didnt do anything...I probably could have just removed the adjustment knob and reset it, but went ahead with the full regrease. I was wondering....have you ever taken apart one of those hydraulic cartridges? it looks possible with the nut at top. I didnt want to risk not being able to put it back together, but wondering what replacing the fluid would do. RST website just shows a replacement with new as part of the service. Would love to see a video of you taking one apart. thanks again.

@denishuber7758 6 жыл бұрын

i noticed when you work on front sides of bikes.. like in this case the fork..or front brakes, every time i see that blue thing that prevents handlebars from turning..... its pretty useful... whitout its so annoying somtimes... is this self made or is there one to buy actually...? btw very nice work on that fork !!! ;)

@bibytony80 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks exelent

@medawc519 6 жыл бұрын

RST = "Rozwal Sobie Twarz" = "Get Your Face Smashed" in Polish :P

@nukedathlonman 6 жыл бұрын

I've always used a ratchet strap for compressing forks. Hmm, looking at the parts when you pulled it apart, is the cartridge serviceable (needing periodic fluid changes)? Just wondering if those are still friction/MCU damped or are actually hydraulically damped (I know RST makes both styles, although the friction damped ones are more common).

@edLambshanks 6 жыл бұрын

useful & interesting

@markojovicic9844 6 жыл бұрын

Great video RJ, Do you mind making a video on how to increase the travel on suntour M forks?

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Probably buy new forks with more travel.

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

But then your frame was probably designed for the amount of travel of those forks.

@yzpilot1962 6 жыл бұрын

how can I find the part number or order the part, of the dust seal at the top of my lowers on my RST Gila Plus T-5 forks?

@boydiy6992 5 жыл бұрын

thank u for d video its is the same procudure for the xcr suntour 2016??

@RJTheBikeGuy 5 жыл бұрын

A Suntour XCR is a different brand/model fork. So the procedure is likely different.

@MtbSkl 6 жыл бұрын

Hey RJ, love your videos mate! I have seen all your videos about these rst forks and i have that problem with the spinning bolt. The problem is that I have tried everything you mentioned at your videos exept the impact driver cause i dont have one! Nothing seems to work... Any ideas for unscrew that bolt???? I am working on an old bike (but on good condition) and it doesn't really worth a new fork. Any advice would be much appreciated!!

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

If you can get the stack out, I think the bolt in the bottom (see @ 10:34) may have a hex fitting that you can grabe from the inside the tube with a long extension.

@MtbSkl 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the response! I'll try this tomorrow!

@michaelscott7706 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to know if using high temp silicone paste would suffice.

@DPAY1000 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there ! Im having a problem with my suntour xcm 100 mm fork. It moves front and backwards ate the seals. I already changed the dust seals but its still the same! Im wondering if u have any advice. Greetings And keep up the good job

@RJTheBikeGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Dunno. Might be worn out. I think there are bushing in there that may or may not be able to be replaced.

@engelmorales 6 жыл бұрын

What can I do if those screws down the fork spin freely even if i compress the springs? The suspension is a Zoom with double crown, springs without blocking and 180 mm of travel. Please help me, your videos have been really helpful for me 👌

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

If you get a really long allen wrench (4, 5, or 6mm), you might be able to take out the stacks and reach down and the other part to keep it from turning. An impact driver combined with compression might work.

@erikyoung5139 6 жыл бұрын

The man loves his Pepsi.

@zenodebeer3237 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! how do you put extra sucide levers on your top bar so you can stop when you dit straight on your cross bike

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZiKmrGjuJ3Mg5c.html

@brocluno01 5 жыл бұрын

OK, need to find some Marzocchi air forks and do them. The service manuals lost a lot in translation :D

@PeterC-up9ue 6 жыл бұрын

Be careful not to lose any of the mounting hardware, on the floor?

@christianborboran8639 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rj can you help me I try to clean may RST fork but I had a mistake instead of unscrew the bottom I start to open it on top then I can't remove the lower stanchion

@cpm_sv7770 8 ай бұрын

Hey! Do you know what is the stanchion diameter for the dust seals on this fork? Thank you so much!

@DualDesertEagle 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, and I thought there was gonna be all kinds of crap spilling out as soon as I took the lower casting off.

@justjordan8018 4 жыл бұрын

So there is no Oil just grease, nice.

@jamdaly329 6 жыл бұрын

thats alot of pepsi

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

We buy it when it is on sale.

@Cobretti_GTI 6 жыл бұрын

Rust removal hahahha:P

@keithbieghler5418 4 жыл бұрын

I have some forks like this an the lock out thing is old where would you get a new one or is it even worth it you think help plez

@RJTheBikeGuy 4 жыл бұрын

You probably aren't going to find new parts. Maybe buy a used fork and part it out.

@mac16a 6 жыл бұрын

Was the cartridge an oil damper?

@denishuber7758 6 жыл бұрын

probalby yes...mostly of them have a valve that can be opened and closed.. to lock or unlock the fork when its closed, the valve lats no oil trough..so its firm ;)

@denishuber7758 5 жыл бұрын

why the lockout cap turns only a quarter turn after rebuilt ?? before it was an half turn.... got hands on one of those...im just curious... also think i need to readjust that cap....

@RJTheBikeGuy 5 жыл бұрын

It was messed up to begin with. I don't know if a previous owner messed it up or what.

@anjummohammed2498 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot remove the Phillips screw from the lockout Lever. It just keeps spinning! Any ideas how to resolve this problem?

@masterdraw10 5 жыл бұрын

Hey RJ i Wonder What is the use of the left cap of the barrels, i dont mean the lock cap, but the other one, (which has a + And a -) i Wonder What is the use of that if anyone could Tell me

@RJTheBikeGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Preload.

@masterdraw10 5 жыл бұрын

RJ The Bike Guy thanks, the minus is for a softer suspension And the plus is for a more stiffer suspension? Or the other way

@garickj2145 6 жыл бұрын

I have a treck marlin 5 and my preload knob has no effect on the preload when i turn it. Can anyone help?

@norby4542 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same bike. Hopefully you've figured it out, but if not, here you go. . The preload is a very small adjustment, not too much is really done. It still does affect the suspension, but only by a little

@kdelgadob 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to reduce the travel of this fork?

@RJTheBikeGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Nope.

@NallePu83 6 жыл бұрын

0:20 it`s the screw. If you lose the screw it helps

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

No. The screw shouldn't be loose. And that wasn't it.

@itsme1232620 4 жыл бұрын

This Fork is like mine, it has an enclosed oil reservoir for lockout and maybe dampening purposes, does the oil Reservoir need to be serviced?

@RJTheBikeGuy 4 жыл бұрын

This fork (RST Gila Pro) and the other fork you posted on (RST Gila T5) do not use oil. You need to find instructions for the EXACT fork you have. Not one LIKE the one you have.

@itsme1232620 4 жыл бұрын

RJ The Bike Guy ok your right, mine is a Gila TNL, it seems they don’t make the Gila pro anymore.

@RJTheBikeGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. You need to find instructions for your specific fork.

@andygrigsby6663 Ай бұрын

It got weird when the rope got pulled out but ironed out pretty quick

@diegogarcia3296 5 жыл бұрын

hey i need a question! , i cant remove one of the lower screws!! turn on itself . . do you have any solution ?

@RJTheBikeGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Did you compress the fork?

@RJTheBikeGuy 5 жыл бұрын

And you can go down inside with a tool like in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6-irMdyzdyznqc.htmlm36s

@diegogarcia3296 5 жыл бұрын

yess i compress at the maximium posible, and the screws turn on very easy on itself. y have not more ideas , please help me =)

@ryteczer1546 4 жыл бұрын

is lithium grease ok to use instead

@RJTheBikeGuy 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9acYNKHvrywpnU.html

@ercumentdirice8328 6 жыл бұрын

Great job! I almost watched all of your suspension repair videos and this bike has the same parts that I have on my 2010 TREK 4300. I am waiting for the SRAM silikoneum to asamble it. For those who are interested, the preload adjuster, the special tool from RST and the RST Dust Seal Kit can be found on the link below. They are little pricey with the shipping but couldn't find a US seller. RST Dust Seal Kit: www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=160454;menu=1000,2,121;page=127 Preload Adjuster: www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=160529;menu=1000,2,121;page=127 Special tool: www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=160548;menu=1000,185,191;page=127

@fairplayer916 4 жыл бұрын

Sucks that they take a specialty tool to disassemble. I have some gila plus t7's on an old specialized hardrock sport. They just have a preload adjustment on both the forks. They still move but are super stiff.

@kuro_chan763 3 жыл бұрын

My rst gila has a broken lockout knob..is there any way to replace it?can someone give me a link? Thanks

@RJTheBikeGuy 3 жыл бұрын

RST parts are not easy to find.

@user-yn1ur6it4g 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍😍

@paullmight42 4 жыл бұрын

how'd u know i had no friends?? my Trek has RST 191...i assume its the same to overhaul?

@RJTheBikeGuy 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zq16kqx3vLGZqas.html

@paullmight42 4 жыл бұрын

@@RJTheBikeGuy ty sir

@nightspirits5608 6 жыл бұрын

Is mineral oil a good lube

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Not for this.

@nightspirits5608 6 жыл бұрын

RJ The Bike Guy i mean for normal lubricatuon

@futureshock7425 6 жыл бұрын

my bike doesn't have shocks :(*

@MT-ox9gy 6 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me how to possibly fix my bike? I bought a full suspension mtb and got it last summer. I assembled everything and took it for a test ride. I was really upset because both the front suspension and rear suspension were squeaking. I went to the store and bought some lubricant and sprayed it on the rear and the front suspension. The rear suspension was fine forever after this but the front suspension was not. I later took it apart greased it and put it back together. It was fine for a while but it later came back I repeated this 3 or 4 times since I bought it last year, but the squeak just keeps coming back and its soooooo annoying. My front fork is a sr suntour m3030. Thanks.

@liamhangen806 6 жыл бұрын

I would see if you can replace the seals on it. That could be the cause of the sound.

@MT-ox9gy 6 жыл бұрын

Liam Hangen j think that's what I should do because when I did the maintenance this time it seemed like the seals we messed up. Also thank you.

@MT-ox9gy 6 жыл бұрын

anonymous I was considering upgrading my bike and that was one of my main upgrades I wanted to do

@ristantoriz1739 3 жыл бұрын

@sadernst6874 6 жыл бұрын

How much this bike cost?

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

I got it for $140.

@yuzhne-rc 6 жыл бұрын

Where do you find your clients?

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

What clients? I only work on bikes I buy and friends bikes. I don't have an open shop.

@yuzhne-rc 6 жыл бұрын

I see. So it is your hobby. But you doing it like a professional.

@user-fq9jc9gn8f Жыл бұрын

이 샥을 구매할수없다. 방법이 없을까요?

@futureshock7425 6 жыл бұрын

Why is each side different?

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Some forks are like that.

@futureshock7425 6 жыл бұрын

RJ The Bike Guy love your videos I'm fixing up a early 90s. Schwinn crosscut I found at Goodwill my first bike thanks

@VegasCyclingFreak 6 жыл бұрын

Gila is pronounced "he-la", like Gila Monster ;-)

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Well now I am going to pronounce it Guy Lay. :D

@VegasCyclingFreak 6 жыл бұрын

Wise ass lol. I've lived in the SW most of my life, I encounter that word a lot. Anyway, nice to see how those forks work.

@johnnypacman4481 6 жыл бұрын

My suspension does no lock😑

@RJTheBikeGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Did you do everything I did in the video?

@johnnypacman4481 6 жыл бұрын

RJ The Bike Guy i just found your channel,and is great,on the lock area is difrent,im gonna see if i could do it,i have a tyax mongoose 2009,by the way i like your channel