I think the OEM's are reducing the amount of oil they put in the lowers so they can advertise lower weight and are relying on the grease in the uppers to stay put for the needed lubrication.
Shocks are running hotter because people are taking 140mm trail bikes to the park and doing top/bottom runs. They need the grease to stay in the seal area and not weep out when it gets warm.
I'm sticking with Slickoleum and 50 hour service intervals for both shock/fork. Its served me well for the (total guess here) ~10,000 or so miles I put on my last bike and I'm unwilling to change what I know works.
Jan. 19, 2020, 4:23 a.m. - dan_l
I think the OEM's are reducing the amount of oil they put in the lowers so they can advertise lower weight and are relying on the grease in the uppers to stay put for the needed lubrication. Shocks are running hotter because people are taking 140mm trail bikes to the park and doing top/bottom runs. They need the grease to stay in the seal area and not weep out when it gets warm. I'm sticking with Slickoleum and 50 hour service intervals for both shock/fork. Its served me well for the (total guess here) ~10,000 or so miles I put on my last bike and I'm unwilling to change what I know works.