Mantis…
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Haven't had a chance to put much time into this as I would like. Especially since I need to put humpty-dumpty back together. Took a quick look at what needs to be assembled, seems the washer sizes are all over the place, and some are in poor condition and needs to be replaced. And I think I'm short a nut.
The Noleen shock is puking it's innards out and leaking oil everywhere. Not sure if I can service this myself at this moment. I do have a line at a possible replacement.
The BB seems to be held together in the frame with some circlips and silicone??? :?
The Noleen shock is puking it's innards out and leaking oil everywhere. Not sure if I can service this myself at this moment. I do have a line at a possible replacement.
The BB seems to be held together in the frame with some circlips and silicone??? :?
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As long as you have it all apart you might was well replace the bushings.
Silicon is interesting. I've never seen that employed in a press-fit BB. An attempt to better seal the bearings perhaps?
The spindle sleeve is interesting as well. One of my Mantis' had one but most have not.
EDIT: And if you're going to get a replacement shock I'd suggest a Risse. Suspension action won't be quite as nice as the Noleen but it will make the rear end much more laterally rigid and predictable.
Silicon is interesting. I've never seen that employed in a press-fit BB. An attempt to better seal the bearings perhaps?
The spindle sleeve is interesting as well. One of my Mantis' had one but most have not.
EDIT: And if you're going to get a replacement shock I'd suggest a Risse. Suspension action won't be quite as nice as the Noleen but it will make the rear end much more laterally rigid and predictable.
