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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    7 months later and still not quite up and running. But partially together and rear hub bearing fixed. I need to pump the forks up, add oil, headset spacers and some hydro disc brakes. Then the list is stuff I want rather than need, but we all have those don't we!
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    So here it is. I gave up on trying to fix the white and pulled the forks apart instead...i now have no way of refilling them with oil but we'll cross that bridge later. Waiting for a can if white to touch up a few bits on the fork lowers and can then finally clear coat it.
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    Pretty much on all the letters :( I've come up with an idea but just painting the Manitou forks before a clear coat it all 👌
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    But thanks! I do love this colour
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    I think a year is a bit too long lol I've buggered it up today. Tried to flat it off a bit and went through the white to primer :( I think I've come up with an answer, but just means this won't be as clean and perfect as i wanted. Pics to follow
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    So its been a year....but progress!!
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    I didn't know this. Are the Super the top of the line or were the Elite? I'd find the history of these pretty interesting to read
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    I guess you are right! At that price they can't be too hot, and I'm not looking at selling although I have seen a few sets in the £150 area
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    True...but you know...I don't wanna ruin something worth something
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    so ive picked these up.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384306119585 i want to repaint them with new colour and decals....are these too 'cool' to do this too? is it sacrilege?
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    Soooo....hand sanding a whole frame is hard work. Jeez. I've got the headtube and 3/4 top tube done...and now I'm thinking of just making sure it's keyed well enough to do a decent enough job!
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    some Rock Shox SIDsor Manitou Mars Super or something under the 1500g mark
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    none within 50 miles. to be honest, i'm not spending a tenner a time shipping these everywhere before even considering parts and labour. especially as they also need spraying and new decals. i will cut my losses and look for a working set that i can sneakily just fit and use :D
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    i've just chatted to TFTuned - apparently knowledgeable fork servicers.....they wont touch Manitous this old :LOL: and in fact, don't even like the modern Manitou as there is very little European support for them :rolleyes: Looks like they'll be sent back and my dream of owning a set of these...
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    And so it begins...again - the Fire Mountain weight Loss project

    Thanks dude. They've got issues so may have to return them. I've trial fitted them, reduced the damping and eventually managed to wind the preload off but only getting about an inch of travel. Any ideas?
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