My problem was in reverse my forks would not unlock. I used the same method and problem solved. You don't have to remove the forks from the bike...Thanks for the video!
so funny.. bought a bike from DSG and they discounted the bike huge bc the lockout was "broken." 1 youtube video and 38 seconds later and it was fixed. thanks for the video!
My Saracen Mantra's forks have been stuck for 2 years, finally a simple HOWTO. [ every other one rebuilt the whole fork and did not explain anything about this mech ] I commend your brief video as awesome, thanks man!
Большое спасибо! Благодаря вашей короткой, но очень деловой и спокойной подсказке на видео - я легко исправил неработающую блокировку Suntour. И теперь блокировка работает. Спасибо!
Pls i wich you coule help me i baught a used bike with this fork and didnt notice but it was without thé cap and thé spindle and it leaked with oil so question how much oil should I put and if there is an equivalence oil of cars??
@@bellaassa4946 The only oil in these forks is inside the sealed lockout cartridge, if that has leaked then there is no way to put any in. Other than that, the spring and bushings use grease as a lubricant.
@George few things to check - Make sure the lever is actually turning the spindle, spindle allen key is long enough to engage lockout mechanism , plastic lever is not damaged in any way.
I have a similar issue, but with an air fork, with remote lockout and rebound control...how can I check the problem and fix it? It is a SR Suntour Raidon XC Air 27.5" Thanks!
I own a talon 3 with a xct sun tour fork, with a lockout. When I turn the bolt with the 5mm it keeps on spinning, same with the 4mm. I don’t know if it’s stripped or what. Granted it was somewhat dirty inside the fork when I popped off the cap. Still, thanks for the help👍.
@@oisindenvir4492 Thanks. I have just managed to muddle my way through it by tightening the 4mm one whilst holding the adjustment nut by the hub and it went tight. After that I could tighten the 5mm one.
Here my problem with the same fork... is that both nuts where the allen keys enter. .they don't give you a cap. they go round and round and round and never close. can they be faked? As we would say in Argentina...swept bagel.
Without knowing what exact fork you have, I would try doing what's in this video but turning the allen key anti-clockwise to see if it unlocks it. If it does not work then maybe you require a new damper cartridge and a lower leg service.
hi i know it a long time ago tutorial,i have suntour xct 28 size 27.5 fork,my blue lockout cap and spindle is missing,my forks are now locked out,i have tried using the 5mm aleen key turning clockwise to tighten,but all mine does is turning constantly,doesnt seem to tighten,i have inserted 4mm key and turned,but it doesnt allow me to unlock it just remains locked out any ideas my friend i hope you can advise me regards Alan,ps my forks are on a 2015 gt avalanche sport..
Hello, awesome video! I have a suntour raidon fork on a specialized 6fattie.. the bike literally has less than 10 miles on it and today the lockout quit working. I tried everything suggested in this video but even when locked using the 4mm Allen key, there was no difference whatsoever and the fork did not lock at all. The bike is like basically new and has literally no trail use on it yet. The lockout worked Great two days ago and the only thing I can think of was I stored the bike upside down on the handle bars and seat for about an hour... would that make a difference? Can you add oil to these forks? What should I do? Thank you.
HI, the damper/lock out systems in these forks are sealed units, so if this video wont work it is most likely an issue inside the unit. They cannot be serviced and need to be replaced. I recommend taking it to you're local bike shop to go further.
I've got the blue turn tab off and the spindle nut. But the rod that's in the spindle nut is stuck inside the locking nut. I've sprayed WD40 and wiggled the rod with pliers but no luck get the rod out any suggestions?
Great video, I have the Suntour Radion forks, similar setup - tightened both so that they are firm, but still get movement. Also increased air pressure on other side to 120psi. Can you advise further?
Dear Sir, Ive a XCT QSP (27.5) fork which performs 10mm travel in both lock and open. What do i need to do to sort it? Your video is very easy to understand. Great work. Many Thanks. mark
@@marleenltd.6281 Hi, only 10mm in open. Lock doesnt seem to work either... i took all the water out and its gone from 1 or 2mm to 10. Whats the best thing i can do bar a new fork? Thank you :)
@@mrwhiteshorts Try to open the lockout adjust further, using the 4mm allen key inside - turn anticlockwise at least a full turn and try again. if not working the cartridge maybe seized and require replacing.
The 5m holds the topcap onto the L/O cartridge. Try turning the 4mm clockwise until it stops before doing the 5mm. If the 5mm keeps spinning the cartridge below will be spinning to, this is ok as long as the 5mm does not come loose from the cartridge.
I have a city scrambler with a proprietary mozo fork. It's different than your video. I can't seem to remove the spindle. It won't lockout and I don't want to have to send it back for a replacement. Can you help? Thanks!
What does it mean if I follow your instructions and the fork is still not locking out? I used the 5mm allen key to tighten the outside "bolt" followed by the 4mm allen key turning it clockwise until it can go no further. The fork definitely got a bit stiffer but still won't fully lock! I live in a country where it's hard to come by a professional bike repair shop! I hope you can help!
HI Terry, Apologies for the late reply. Suntour employ a sealed unserviceable cartridge for their lock out/rebound system, therefore if these instructions do not solve your issue then you will need a replacement cartridge.
My lockout stopped working but mine is stuck in the locked position... Riding is extremely harsh. What could I do? Also, I do not have a blue speed lockout
I messed things up before finding this vid, now the 5mm AND the 4mm are spinning endlessly, no way to tighten/loosen them up because they seem "stuck" together. Help here or shop time?
Ha! I managed to fix it, but I had to loosen the 5mm bolt, which I suspect will cause the issue of the Speed Lock Out not closing again. Tightening it too much prevented the SLO to open... Thoughts?
Hi Jet. It really depends on the country you live in. You can look at suntours website www.srsuntour.com/service/download-area/consumer-downloads/bike/exploded-views/suspension-fork/ to find the exact fork and part numbers to then be able to either order online or thru a bike store.
I played with the rebound on the bottom and my lock off stopped working. Going to give this a try in the morning but does that sound familiar to anybody? Thanks in advance🤞🏻
Im new to my Suntour Radion fork.. the lockout worked 100% until my first SAG adjustment. I had to soften the travel from the shop new setting. Now I have 5-10mm travel when locked out... thoughts please. Cheers.
HI, It may have come slightly out of tune on the lockout. Resetting the lockout may help. If not the cartridge maybe the issue. also depending on the fork some come with "lock outs" others with "compression adjust". Compression adjust does not completely lockout.
Thanks... I did take off the lockout cap but there was no adjustment remaining ie slack to tighten ... so I refitted the cap , took it out to set the sag and it was fine! Locking solidly now... forks performance is good . Thanks anyway
@@chuje07 Hi. Yes I could fix it. I had to turn the lockout several times until turn no more; and from this point I tryied to push the fork and check if it was soft or hard. And then I did small turns in opposite direction in the lockout and pushing the fork until find the correct spot, where it changes from lock to unlock. And finally I set the tension of the remote lockout. I hope this info can help you. I upload a pic in wetransfer ( we.tl/t-divAqhhhe3 )
@@omegarojo790 thanks for your fast reply! anyway, I will keep searching for a solution, because my model is not exactly the same...it has the RSLO cap...and the lock is made by "pushing a pin" thanks anyway
i was opening my lowers to check the condition,and everything was okay so i put them back normaly,and then when i tryed my forks(if they are ok)i cant lockout them anymore,i put them open and locked and they work normaly in both conditions,and they are just a bit slower than before when going in.I got suntour aion 150 mm fork with 15 mm axle.Can you help me?
I tried in vain to find a lockout base (FEE 470-30B) for SR Suntour XCT fork. Would anyone know by any chance if a lockout base for another type of fork would match? Thanks in advance.
