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 Post subject: Possibly starting suspension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:01 pm 
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Right, I've been doing a bit of investigating and homework, and im seriously thinking of starting up doing a suspension overhaul / general maintenance service.
Still have to work out costings, but I can deffo say it won't be shop prices.

Oh, and don't think I'm just some bloke who's going to "have a go", I'm a fully qualified master technician, and work on tjings that are slightly more elaborate than a pair of forks, LOL.

Anyway, just metering interest st the mo ;)

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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting sudpension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:44 pm 
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Sounds good to me fella...!


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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting sudpension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:49 pm 
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I'll be round in a minute with my swinger 3 way and manitou forks! Sounds like a great idea :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:


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 Post subject: Possibly starting sudpension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:54 pm 
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After my recent steep learning curve, I'd guess your services might be of value.. Especially if you're local as people wouldn't need to post stuff away, etc...


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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting sudpension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:11 pm 
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That's my thinking, the cost of postage, and the obvious shop addon costs all add to your bill, I'd be working from home in my spare time, etc, and really will only need to cover materials and labour.
Initially ill start with just the general services, like Fox's 30 hour service, but eventually, if things pick up, I would move onto the more in depth side of things. This is also true with brands, I'd start with Fox and Rock Shox, and move onto the others as I become more familiar. ;)

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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting sudpension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:14 pm 
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A set of manitou drakes here waiting to be serviced!
Let me know when your ready!

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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting sudpension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:20 pm 
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Fox DHX 5.0 and Marzzochi 888 RC3's awaiting for your service ;)


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 Post subject: Possibly starting sudpension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:24 pm 
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But you only get their ^^^^ business when you edit the topic title to suspension ;)


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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting suspension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:18 pm 
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LOL.... I noticed that earlier, then after replying forgot to see if I could edit it.

FAIL.... :)

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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting sudpension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:03 pm 
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wigliams wrote:
I'll be round in a minute with my swinger 3 way and manitou forks! Sounds like a great idea :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Is it leaking air ?, as I have the same shock and it needs pumping up after every ride :(


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 Post subject: Possibly starting suspension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:20 pm 
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The 3 way loses air from the platform(lower)side every ride.


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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting suspension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:58 pm 
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Sounds a great idea especially as your just over a mile away as the crow files!
I was gonna have a go at mine myself till I priced up the tools.
So there's a fox RP24 set of forks and RP23 rear shock when your ready.
I take it you are a " master technician" in cycle maintenance and not photocopier repair? :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting suspension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:05 pm 
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Quoted £150 from evans for service of forks and rear shock so if your cheaper than this then I've got fox forks and rear shock with your name on them


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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting suspension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:18 pm 
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I'm a vehicle master technician, so to speak... actually bit more specialised than that.
I've downloaded quite a few service manuals for the fox stuff, and it looks pretty straight forward. Just need to buy some float fluid, shock oils and specified greases and ill be away. ;)

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 Post subject: Re: Possibly starting suspension servicing, intetested???
PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:35 pm 
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Snap, but that was a long time ago and these forks scare me a little, give me a 4pot to rebuild anyday!

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