Fork Lockout Mod Part 1

The RST F1RST Air 29 shock has a lockout knob on the top right of the fork stanchion it's nifty. But I didn't like how it was indexed and don't have a very good feel. It also seemed to limit the lockout adjustability . This is my hack. This modification may void your fork warranty if you have one. Don't attempt to do this unless you're okay with that. Yup

I did this mod before a night ride hence the darkness and absence of my normal bike tools.

Life only gives you one knob. Don't make lemonade that you have to spill over later.

If you ever want to undo this mod don't lose the two balls or springs.

1-knobbie thingie 1plastic circular plate with ditches on one side and wordie-pictureish things on the other 2- springs of differing winding 2- steel balls. 1- screwy thing

I stored the springs and balls in the holes for later .

It shouldn't be but a half turn till it stops. This is your upper limit. Locked out.

So no more bumpies

Now you have an infinite number of lockout settings! Next when I get some time ill be making a remote lockout for this fork. Stay tuned! As always: do this at your own risk, don't be stupid, if you aren't quite sure about something ask a buddy for help.