I have had two V2 posts (sold one with a bike) that have only needed routine maintenance. No bushing issues.
Now, on to the V1. To avoid a complete rebuild (I still have one of these in service and in great working order) purchase the replacement bushings. These don’t fix the stiction issue in and of themselves. Enter Red Green sans the duct tape. I remove the bushing that is sticking and sand it with 400 or 600 grit paper at the ends, inside and out. These areas get deformed by the post action. Once the ends are thinned out and smooth again, a little Slickoleum is all you need. I also sand the whole outside of the bushing lightly to make it easier to reinstall (pre Slickoleum -forgot that step).
Anecdotally, I have used Slickoleum after a good degreasing on a Raceface BB and have it going on three years of service….
Feb. 18, 2022, 5:31 a.m. - Stihlgoin
I have had two V2 posts (sold one with a bike) that have only needed routine maintenance. No bushing issues. Now, on to the V1. To avoid a complete rebuild (I still have one of these in service and in great working order) purchase the replacement bushings. These don’t fix the stiction issue in and of themselves. Enter Red Green sans the duct tape. I remove the bushing that is sticking and sand it with 400 or 600 grit paper at the ends, inside and out. These areas get deformed by the post action. Once the ends are thinned out and smooth again, a little Slickoleum is all you need. I also sand the whole outside of the bushing lightly to make it easier to reinstall (pre Slickoleum -forgot that step). Anecdotally, I have used Slickoleum after a good degreasing on a Raceface BB and have it going on three years of service….