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Fox Rp23 rear shock leaking red oil , service or replace?

  • 10-08-2017 04:03PM
    #1
    barrymanilow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 548 ✭✭✭


    Hi ,

    The fox Rp23 on my bike has started to gush red oil from behind the blue lever that controls the pro pedal .

    I read that this is because this shock is old and the seals eventually die at that point .

    It looks like it will cost around €130 to get it fixed according to one of the shops I rang up in Dublin .

    I have a few questions if anyone can help ,

    1 . Are the cheap rear shocks like suntour and DNM on ebay alright ? they come in new at half the price almost of repairing the fox rp23 .

    2.Where is the best place in Ireland to send a suspension shock to get fixed or should I send it to mojo in the Uk ?

    3.When measuring a shock I see you need eye to eye and then stroke lenght . Is it ok if the replacement shock is a few mil shorter or longer in stroke lenght?

    4. Is it easy to find hardware of different sizes to fit different shocks with different frames ?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    Mr. Grieves
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 781 ✭✭✭Mr. Grieves


    barrymanilow wrote: »
    Hi ,

    The fox Rp23 on my bike has started to gush red oil from behind the blue lever that controls the pro pedal .

    I read that this is because this shock is old and the seals eventually die at that point .

    It looks like it will cost around €130 to get it fixed according to one of the shops I rang up in Dublin .

    I have a few questions if anyone can help ,

    1 . Are the cheap rear shocks like suntour and DNM on ebay alright ? they come in new at half the price almost of repairing the fox rp23 .

    2.Where is the best place in Ireland to send a suspension shock to get fixed or should I send it to mojo in the Uk ?

    3.When measuring a shock I see you need eye to eye and then stroke lenght . Is it ok if the replacement shock is a few mil shorter or longer in stroke lenght?

    4. Is it easy to find hardware of different sizes to fit different shocks with different frames ?

    Cheers

    I was quoted a similar price to fix an old shock. I found a nearly new RP23 on eBay for £100 which did the trick. It was awkward to remove old one from frame mind you, had to remove cranks.


  • #3
    steamsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭steamsey


    barrymanilow wrote: »
    Hi ,

    The fox Rp23 on my bike has started to gush red oil from behind the blue lever that controls the pro pedal .

    I read that this is because this shock is old and the seals eventually die at that point .

    It looks like it will cost around €130 to get it fixed according to one of the shops I rang up in Dublin .

    I have a few questions if anyone can help ,

    1 . Are the cheap rear shocks like suntour and DNM on ebay alright ? they come in new at half the price almost of repairing the fox rp23 .

    2.Where is the best place in Ireland to send a suspension shock to get fixed or should I send it to mojo in the Uk ?

    3.When measuring a shock I see you need eye to eye and then stroke lenght . Is it ok if the replacement shock is a few mil shorter or longer in stroke lenght?

    4. Is it easy to find hardware of different sizes to fit different shocks with different frames ?

    Cheers

    Depending on the amount of use it gets, forks / shock should be serviced at least annually to avoid leaks like this. You're right in thinking that the seals go after a while on these things and seals are one thing that are replaced during a service. You might find a bargain on ebay but it depends on what you want for your bike - do you want it running well or just running.
    I would keep it simple if you're replacing it and replace it like for like size wise - don't bother trying to cram a different size shock in there. A service is going to cost about €100 - €120 depending on where you go so €130 to fix this (they will probably just service it) is OK. You could service it yourself with a service kit from FOX and some you tube videos - it's not rocket science.
    I can recommend Expert Cycles in Rathfarnham Village or the Bike Rack in Cabinteely for servicing. 
    If you are buying a second hand one - you have no guarantee / idea when it was last serviced (even with a a receipt from the bike shop) so at least by getting this one fixed - you know it's in good shape for another year.


  • #4
    barrymanilow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 548 ✭✭✭barrymanilow


    I have done the air sleeve service myself where you unscrew the shock and replace the seals and put float fluid into it but I think the service it needs isn't one that fox supply parts for or give instructions on


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