So as to not to continue hijacking another user’s thread (Settings or valving issue), I decided to start a separate thread dealing with the 2016 Sachs CC Forks. More specifically, the dirty fork oil syndrome in the outer fork cartridge that some of us are experiencing. I have seen responses from bikesparky and twowheels, indicating that they have had the same dirty oil experience as I have had. I am wondering, who else has had these issues? And, have there been any reported dirty fork oil issues on the 2017 Closed Cartridge forks?
As I stated in my earlier post (in the afore mentioned thread), I do not have the luxury of getting it repaired/replaced under warranty. So, for those that have had them repaired under warranty – what was the solution? Did the factory replace the lower and/or upper fork legs? Did they replace all of the other outer cartridge valving components as well? Or, did they just ship you the new 2017 CC Forks that are 5mm longer?
I will need to replace/repair the forks at some time during the season, and I am trying to figure out the best approach. If the inner coatings of the lower leg are the root cause and the only issue, then I may just be able to purchase the lower legs and the outer cartridge valving components and replace everything that is bad. If the issue is with both fork tubes (upper and lower), then it may just be best to throw in the towel and buy the complete 2107 CC fork set from BetaUSA. But, I do not want to do that if the 2017’s have the same issue as the 2016’s.
So, input from those that have experienced, and resolved the issue, would be appreciated.
joe