I had a bit of flexible duct hose laying around of similar diameter and convolutions to the spring that I cut to length and angled at the bottom. I slit down its length and held in place with a couple of zip ties. Has lasted 3 years so far Richard M800RGN+8
________________________________ From: David Ashworth <[email protected]> To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, 21 June 2012, 14:51 Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Greasing Made Easier I'd made some up last night using "Lizard Skins" Lizard Skins are made to protect Mountain Bike Telescoping Fork Stanchions. They are neoprene (relaively thin) pieces that are wrapped around the - in our case spring - and then velcro together to fasten. Not sure how well they will work, but if nothing else they will keep excessive grease off the braking surfaces! David David Ashworth Director Klarus Consulting Limited Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 7810 155714 This email transmission is confidential and intended solely for the person or organisation to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or disseminate the information, or take any action in reliance of it. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Klarus Consulting Limited. If you have received this message in error, please do not open any attachment, but notify the sender, then delete this message from your system. Please rely on your own virus checking systems as the sender takes no responsibility for any damage rising out of any bug or virus infection. On 21 Jun 2012, at 13:25, david taylor wrote: Thanks Brian, > > >Just looking for the easiest approach. Various options on gaiters including >one with poppers for inspection purposes. Williams's @ Chippy Sodbury may have >a source. Still pondering marine grease too! >Cheers, David >On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 4:50 PM, Brian Cowell <[email protected]> >wrote: >David >> >>It's a good idea to put gaiters over the rebound springs. >> >>Brian of SpotMog >> >> >>On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 4:45 PM, David Ashworth >><[email protected]> wrote: >>Interesting. I do use it - only because I ran out of LM and have plenty of >>marine wheel bearing grease to hand. >David, AA57MOG >View posts on The Mail Archive >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
