TBH Im clueless about the fork, and was obviously swayed by its clean cosmetics. I dont even know the exact age, maybe 2003 or 2007 or 9

info is scant, though not once its id'd obviously.
Because of that im unfamiliar with the controls, and it has lockout, but it appears to be remote operated only, because i cant rotate it to lock or unlock. I couldnt honestly say being unfamiliar with it how exactly it operates

Im just not clued up on any modern fork.
I'l do a pic of the control knob, maybe you can explain how it works

If it helps, the oil coming out isnt clear, so whether its as you say lube from the slider lube and a bit of grime, or whether its a seal and its all internal oil I was hoping a simple service would sort out.
Its just I dont want to start, then discover im stumped or missing tools or cant continue in some way it will be left in bits, and i doubt a service company would touch it in bits.
I'll stick a chain back on the bike and give it a run, then post up the pics and you(DrC) can tell me your verdict.
Thanks for all the replies thus far

If it's made of wood im laughing, but metal stuff and i'm lost

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