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I have 26" wheel Rockshox SID Race fork that is leaking oil from the bottom air value and not holding air. I downloaded the service manual but they call for a special tool to disassemble, etc. Anyone rebuilt one of these? Thanks

I am the original owner of this 1994 Gary Fisher Paragon. Completely stock sans the tires. Thanks to this list the Mag10 shock is now again in working order. The bike has had many adventures across the western and mid-western US.

Re: After a bit a research I came across 8.4mm silicon o-ring cord that can be cut to any length. I also came across 8.0 mm rubber o-ring cord. These cords run around $1-$2 a foot. I pealed out the old plugs that were not holding air. In one tube the adjuster rod was somewhat bent so I...

This is a great idea. From the Rock Shox mag parts list it looks like these plugs where used on the Mag 10, 20, 21 and 30 series.

Thanks - I will start making a few a new plug sets today. What is the size of the o-ring on the top cap?

Good to meet the brains behind this fix! After looking at my plugs it may be the type of silicon I used as it is not holding together. I like the idea of the nitrile cord and will give this a try and report back.

Re: I used this technique: Find a metal/plastic sheet 8mm thick. drill an 8.5mm hole through (ensure the bore ends up smooth) and smear the thinest layer of vaseline in it as possible Fill with Automotive RTV silicone (ensuring no bubbles during the fill) leave for AT LEAST a week, (that...

New to the list but not Mtn biking. I have a 1994 Gary Fisher Paragon with a Rock Shox Mag10 fork with a 1 1/4" stem, The air valve plugs were leaking so I did the make your own plug fix that will only hold air for a few hours to a day. I can continue down this path or I was thinking about...