Deals for ATM Members on Suspension Work

[Dell30rb]

Hey Guys,

Since the vendor's forum is just opening, I thought i'd kick it off with some specials for ATM members only. These prices are way less than is usually charged for these services and they won't last long, so take advantage of them. If you decide not to, but think you may want some work done in the future, be sure to check this forum frequently as I will always try to have some sort of special or discount for ATM members.

(All prices include fluid and Nitrogen)

Fork Rebuild: $45 (per pair)
Shock Rebuild: $55

Fork Revalve: $100 (per pair)
Shock Revalve: $110

Fork Hard-Anodize: $80 (per pair)

Prices do not include shipping.

I stock parts for all late model KYB and Showa suspension, so turn around time is about 2 days. Paypal is preferred for internet transactions.

When you purchase a revalve, the valving stacks, spring rate (springs are extra if they are needed) oil height/weight are selected for your weight and terrain/riding style. The clickers will come pre-set to a baseline setting so you can just bolt the suspension on and ride, but I will also include a sheet with baseline clicker and sag settings for different terrain (hardpack, sand, tacky) as well as a comprehensive, step by step tuning guide. Satisfaction is 100% guaranteed and if you cannot get the suspension dialed in correctly, send it back and get it re-worked for free, I will pay your return shipping.

Send me a PM through the site or give me a call at 919-815-4891
RLB is located in Raleigh, NC

[Woody_393]

Hey Dell, what can you tell me about the Hard Anodizing?

The only thing I can tell is that it looks really cool

I'm guessing it's not on the sliders (crome part), but just the upper part. What's the purpose of it? I honestly don't know.

[Dell30rb]

why, i'm glad you asked

The upper fork tubes come from the factory with a hard anodized finish.. that is why they are a gold (ish) color. Anodizing is a chemical process that produces an oxide finish on the fork tubes. This finish is extremely durable and hard (nearing the hardness of a diamond finish). The problem is that after about a year of good use, the coating on the inside of your fork tube will begin to wear out from the upper bushing sliding up and down inside the tube. Once this wears out, friction increases and the fork will feel more harsh and less responsive.

The solution is to have em re-anodized. I take your forks apart and take the tubes to a local company that specializes in anodizing. They chemically strip the old anodizing, and then re-anodize the tubes. So the coating is like new and your forks will perform better. You can also take your pick of color. I had mine done black, but several colors are available.

Its not necessary to have this done when you have your forks serviced, but it does help.

[Woody_393]

Cool thank you.

So you wouldn't necessarily suggest doing this on new stuff then. Only after some time? Unless of course, you want trick colors mmm bling...

[Dell30rb]

Yup that's pretty much the deal. Most people do it for the bling factor anyway.

[Woody_393]

Yeah, I can see a honda with Red fork tubes.. that would look good... at least until it faded

Black might be the best option for sure.

Gotta get a bike...

[Dirtbikindad393]

Dell can you post a pic of your bike with the black fork tubes please.

[kenyz]

[2kHondaCR500R]

Hmm, sounds like a good deal to me. Subscribing for future feed back.

[Woody_393]

Here are some closer pictures of the forks. If for no other reason, they look very cool.

[crdude]

so Im a bit confused, how does anodized stuff help if its on the outside of the forks???

[kenyz]

You wouldn't be if you would learn to read

"the coating on the inside of your fork tube will begin to wear out from the upper bushing sliding up and down inside the tube. Once this wears out, friction increases and the fork will feel more harsh and less responsive."

[psycho393]

So how long are the prices good for?

[Dell30rb]

Originally Posted by crdude

so Im a bit confused, how does anodized stuff help if its on the outside of the forks???

The entire fork tube is one peice of hollow aluminum.. its a tube. When its anodized it essentially gets dunked in a big pot of acid, Anything touching the acid gets the coating. So the inside as well as the outside gets coated.

[Dell30rb]

And the prices are good for... as long as I feel like making them good for! At least a month. Maybe longer, unless I get real busy.