2003 Slider Questions

[Burnwood]

So I went for a lengthy test ride on a Gemini today equipped with a 2003 6 inch Slider...While I was initially very impressed with the ride of the fork, I later began to notice a few strange "quirks".

First of all, is it normal for the fork to feel sticky in its travel...I'm assuming the fork just needs a little TLC but, I thought I'd ask anyways...

[jive turkey]

still needs time to break in........

[IFO]

is it NEW ???

i didnt know the C'dale came with a 6"Slider... ???

my buddy bought one recently but his has the nw 7"Breakout+ which is SPV...

the SPV Sherman feels completly different then a TPC Sherman.. and requires more finetuning to get it right for each rider...esp rider Weight...

if it was a 6" non-SPV Slider then it should NOT feels sticky at all...

[Rosscofat]

Mine didnt feel sticker but it was used so ya.. it should go away.. let the oil work its way around stuff.. if its new

[Burnwood]

It's actually a used fork and has been ridden for a while now. It should be far past the break in period...It's the 6" model

[icewax]

my 04 feels sticky... i always kinda wondered about that too

[IFO]

Burnwood, if your fork is used perhaps it simply needs to be serviced...

relubing the lowers is hella easy...15mins max... u just need a small amount of oil and some simple tools...

Icewax is your Slider a SPV variant ??? cuz those forks def. dont "feel" as plush as teh TPC style Sliders...

the SPV makes the fork pronouncedly more "dead" feeling...

[Burnwood]

After closer inspection, the bike appears to be pretty worked...

The fork being no exception...It needs atleast one bushing, maybe two, along with a complete rebuild...

[IFO]

Yikes... get your fork serviced if its "tired" dont run a fork with worn bushings or you'll wear the stnactions down...

good part is Manitou is super fast with servicing the new Sherman line...

get to your LBS...;)