Rockshox SID Bushing Replacement

Rockshox genuine tools are expensive and hard to find. The bushings themselves are fairly cheap.

DIY bushing tools here and here.

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Rockshox SID Race 2001

Have just done a complete service of a SID XC 2001 that I got for my next kids bike project. I don't think this thing has ever had a service. The damper oil looked like this:

Rockshox SID Race 2009

What does it weigh?

Rockshox SID Damping Fluid Leak

On a ride recently, my forks starting to feel harsh and when I stopped to take a look it was obvious from the dirt on my stanchions that I wasn't getting full travel from the fork.

Rockshox SID Race 2007

Fork with 215mm steerer, starnut installed and v-brake bosses weighs 1318g.

Rockshox SID 15mm lowers

15mm maxle lite lowers

Rockshox SID 120mm RLT damper

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