Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I show how to tear down, clean, lubricate and rebuild Suntour XCM (SF11-XCM-V3) forks/shocks. Periodic maintenance will help prolong the life of the fork and maintain performance. Basic service to keep your suspension working and from becoming stiff or frozen. I bought this fork on craigslist for $20. The XCM fork models have varied over the years. This fork is a SF11-XCM-V3-DS-PM-26-120.
There are different versions of XCM forks. This is an SF11. If yours has a lockout, you have a different version. You might check out my video overhauling an XCR fork that has a lockout:
youtube.com/watch?v=BUgt96qfV68
Suntour XCT Fork Service:
youtube.com/watch?v=BIJPeh-D8D4
* Use grease made for forks. I use Slickoleum which is also sold under the name Slick Honey. You can also use SRAM Butter or Judy Butter. If the fork uses oil, use the proper fork oil. Use of a grease/oil not made specifically for forks can damage the plastic/polyurethane parts, or otherwise leave the fork not working properly.
Slickoleum 15oz:
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07CKKTNCS/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
Slickoleum 4oz:
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07RXDMNSH/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
Suntour fork cap tools:
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B089SNM9RK/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
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I show how to tear down, clean, lubricate and rebuild Suntour XCM (SF11-XCM-V3) forks/shocks. Periodic maintenance will help prolong the life of the fork and maintain performance. Basic service to keep your suspension working and from becoming stiff or frozen. I bought this fork on craigslist for $20. The XCM fork models have varied over the years. This fork is a SF11-XCM-V3-DS-PM-26-120.
There are different versions of XCM forks. This is an SF11. If yours has a lockout, you have a different version. You might check out my video overhauling an XCR fork that has a lockout:
youtube.com/watch?v=BUgt96qfV68
Suntour XCT Fork Service:
youtube.com/watch?v=BIJPeh-D8D4
* Use grease made for forks. I use Slickoleum which is also sold under the name Slick Honey. You can also use SRAM Butter or Judy Butter. If the fork uses oil, use the proper fork oil. Use of a grease/oil not made specifically for forks can damage the plastic/polyurethane parts, or otherwise leave the fork not working properly.
Slickoleum 15oz:
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07CKKTNCS/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
Slickoleum 4oz:
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07RXDMNSH/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
Suntour fork cap tools:
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B089SNM9RK/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
▶ SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE 🔔 bit.ly/SubRJTheBikeGuy
👍 And please give my video a thumbs up 👍
▶FORK OVERHAULS
bit.ly/ForkOverhauls
▶FACEBOOK.com/RJTheBikeGuy
facebook.com/RJTheBikeGuy
▶TOOLS
rjthebikeguy.com/tools
▶SHIRTS
bit.ly/RJBikeGuyShirts
▶WEBPAGE
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