Suspension is one of the most important systems on an off-road motorcycle. When it’s properly set up and maintained, good suspension delivers comfort, confidence, and control—allowing a rider to go faster, ride longer, and do so more safely. At the same time, it’s also one of the most expensive and sensitive systems on the bike, and its constantly exposed to dirt, dust, sand, and mud. Contaminants left on sliding surfaces—or worse yet, contaminants that make it past the seals and into the suspension—can cause premature wear and lead to costly repairs. That’s why how you clean and care for your suspension matters far more than many riders realize. Motorex Suspension Clean is one of the best products a rider can use to keep their suspension clean and performing at its best.
Suspension clean is a fast-acting, acetone-free degreaser spray formulated to remove oil, grease, dirt, and debris from suspension parts. It’s designed to be safe on suspension seals and o-rings, and to evaporate without leaving a residue. From simply cleaning dirt, dust, sand, and mud off a bike’s external suspension surfaces after a ride, to cleaning each and every individual component during a rebuild, Suspension Clean does exactly what the name implies without hurting expensive parts.
Other common cleaning aerosols (I’m looking at you, Brake Cleaner) will certainly clean suspension parts, but the devil is in the details as many of these cleaners are formulated with ingredients that will dry out rubber seals, pull plasticizers from rubber, and can degrade the performance of certain coatings. Just take a look at the label on the can of brake cleaner you probably have in your shop. The can of non-chlorinated cleaner I have says “Protect plastic, rubber, and painted parts from spray or overspray.”
When servicing suspension, having some Suspension Clean on hand is a no-brainer. From cleaning shims and valves, to tubes and cartridges, Suspension Clean is easy to use and effective at removing oil, grease, and any contaminants from parts before reassembly. Having one cleaner that you can use on any part without fear of damage makes any suspension service so much easier.
Suspension Clean is also useful when it comes to routine bike cleaning. Hard water that’s left to dry on lower fork tubes or suspension shafts can leave hard water stains – think of what can build up on your faucets at home and you’ll get the idea. These spots are small deposits of minerals like calcium, magnesium, silicates, and iron (depending on what’s in the water you wash your bike(s) with). When left on sliding surfaces, these innocent-looking water spots are actually abrasive mineral deposits that accelerate the wear rate of your suspension’s seals and bushings. Thankfully there’s an easy fix for this: Wash, dry, and inspect your suspension’s sliding surfaces. If you see any water spots, hit a clean rag with a shot of Suspension Clean, and wipe the problem away.
Motorex Suspension Clean is a product every rider who cares about their bike(s) should have on hand. Even if you have no interest in ever servicing your own suspension, having the means to effectively and safely clean your suspension’s sliding surfaces is an easy way to help get the most performance and life out of your suspension’s consumable parts. If you service your own suspension, you already know the value of an effective cleaner. For the price of one set of fork seals you can get several cans of Suspension Clean, so there’s no reason not to have some on hand.
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