Maintaining your Hawk fork proper lubrication and front fork suspension performance of the fork is crucial for a smooth riding experience. Over time, the suspension oil inside the fork may become cloudy and contaminated, thereby reducing performance. Regularly replacing the fork oil not only extends the fork's usable life but also ensures the suspension system remains in optimal condition.
Fork Oil Volume Specifications
The following are the standard oil volumes for RFloXa forks:
750L – 203mm Travel Fork:
Left leg (spring side): 100 ml
Right leg (damping side): 300 ml
800 – 228mm Travel Fork:
Left leg (spring side): 150 ml
Right leg (damping side): 350 ml
Which Fork Oil Should You Use?
We default to 5W fork oil, which is suitable for most riders and riding conditions.
If you find the rebound speed too fast for your liking, you may choose 7.5W, 10W, or even thicker fork oil for better control.
Why change the damping oil?
After prolonged riding or frequent off-road use, the damping oil will gradually become contaminated, resulting in:
Weakened rebound or compression damping
Abnormal noise or poor feel
Inconsistent fork tube response
When Should You Replace Fork Oil?
Normal Riding: Every 6–12 months
Aggressive Off-Road or Racing: Every 3–6 months
How to Replace Fork Oil?
Please refer to our step-by-step guide on YouTube. The procedure is the same for both sides.
How to Replace Fork Oil?
Please refer to our step-by-step guide on YouTube. The procedure is the same for both sides. Whenever you change the fork oil, it’s highly recommended to replace the fork seal kit at the same time.
Notes:
Early RFloXa forks used grease on the spring side. Over time, the grease will harden and reduce performance. We switched to damping oil on both sides for easier maintenance at the staring of this year.
If you own an early version fork and wish to replace the grease to oil, please follow these steps:
Remove the spring and clean off all grease.
Add the correct amount of damping oil based on your fork’s travel.
RFLOXA Suspension – Seriously Impressed!
First off
RFLOXA Suspension – Seriously Impressed!
First off, I’m not being paid or sponsored for this review. I just wanted to share my experience because when I was researching suspension upgrades for my 2025 E-Ride Pro SR, I struggled to find good information on different setups, especially when running larger wheels.
I was looking for something that could handle both 19”/16” and 21”/18” wheel setups, as the stock suspension just wasn’t giving me the travel and performance I needed, particularly with the 21” front wheel.
I also didn’t want to spend half the price of the bike on suspension!
Enter RFLOXA!
What an incredible improvement over stock! The build quality is excellent, the adjustability is fantastic, and the performance on technical single-track trails has genuinely exceeded my expectations.
I’ve tested these shocks with both wheel configurations, and they’ve completely transformed how the bike handles. The suspension feels planted, controlled, and confidence-inspiring, especially over rough terrain.
RFLOXA deserves some serious recognition for producing a quality suspension setup at a reasonable price. It’s refreshing to find a company delivering this level of performance without the ridiculous price tag.
I’m genuinely impressed and couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Hopefully, this review helps other riders who are researching their options.
Night in Day compared to the stock KKE. It behaves more like a motorcycle fork, then a mountain bike. Excellent controls with rebound dampening, etc. This fork can handle whatever you throw at it
