Hey all,

I just got this Rock Shox Sid Race 2001 off of Ebay and will be putting the spanner to it, however I thought I could consult you all first on some matters.

What I want to do is take off all the paint and paint it in black/silver, but I want to know if there are any internals/parts worth replacing while I have it appart? Like for example I read that 2002 busings are bigger so maybe it would be better to fit those? Also what about the seals? The guy I bought it from said that the fork was serviced by RS before sale and seals look brand new.

I'll be off to download get a service manual from RS or somewhere. Let me know. Also what are the lowers made from on this fork? Is it possible to get them anodized?

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PS. Could someone explain to me how you upload images on the new system? I can't figure out the attachments option and how to get image up. I got this one to work by uploadiong the image through the old forums and img src tag.

I wasn't able to find owners/service manuals on the net. Does anyone know where I can download them?

Rock Shox only has them up to 2002, and google search didn't turn up much. I was only able to find 1999-2004 dual air service guide, which I'm assuming covers my 2001 fork. Is this what I need?

Also what is the procedure for removing a star nut?

Thanks in advance

hi,
first post here and it already stinks...
sorry has nothing to do with you but the new system is really painful...

the 01 SID RACE is a great performing fork.before you start replacing bushings i'd mount it on your bike and apply the front brake.that way you see if the lowers have play.by looking at it i'd say it is in great condistion and won't need a service.

the lowers are magnesium.no durable anodisation possible.

now i'll try to post a pic - let's see:
there is that "Manage Attachements" button below the text field,just above the "Submit" button.click on it and the search the picture on your desktop etc...i did that-let's see:
here's what you can do to save about 15g:

You might consider getting new lowers. The '03s and later have varying thicknesses for claimed lighter weight and greater stiffness. You may be able to get one for little more than the cost of a professional paint job. I was considering doing this with my old '02 Black Box Sid. Call RS, they can be very helpful.

I don't really want to disassemble it as it was just rebuilt however I will have to if I am to strip the paint and than paint it. Its just impossible to paint well that back area of arch next to upper tubes if the fork is complete.

At the moment I am trying to figure out best plan of action.

1. file off disc tabs
2. remove lowers
3. strip paint off lowers and crown
4. repaint

Hopefully after that I'll get Extralite Al brake studs and Al lower bolt, it should come out very light.

Right now though I have to figure out what paint scheme it will have. The color will have to be coordinated with the frame (which is also stripped of paint and will be painted [or anodized] ala the fork), which will have to be color coordinated with the rest of the parts.

It will be some kind of combo of black and silver, with odd spots of red like the McLaren Mercedes F1 cars so that, at least, it looks very mean and fast. I guess the biggest job is figuring out what it will look like in the end.

Boj,
Don't strip the lowers! I had a similar idea for a Marathon and the arch cracked I assume because of corrosion. It is possible it was broken before, but unlikely. Unless you want to pay Rockshox $150 (what Marzocchi charges) for new lowers, I highly reccomend you hold off repainting it.

Hey,

many thanks for the warning but I think I'll go ahead with it anyway. I have a few metallurgy books around and I'll research magnesium to see of there is any unusual stress corrosion properties. In consideration of your experience though I'll give it a good chunky coat of paint instead of minimalistic one as I planned. I have repaired dented cars a few times and I'm sure I can protect lowers as well or better than the old coat. But thanks for sharing your experience though.