Old 09-04-24 | 10:53 PM
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ok.... that fork is not a new fork.... it is from the 90s, i'd guess... The Tapered Fork lowers and the Not-Open Fork crown are two strong identifying features... you need to locate the Serial Number, then go to SRAM.com and look up the serial number codes chart... i HOPE it's still on their site... serial numbers will either be on the Steerer Tube, inside the headset.. or on the back or under side of the Fork Crown... check the outer places first, obviously
IIRC, the numbers go kinda like... first two are the WEEK of the year, then the next 4 are the year? don't quote me on that.

if that fails, then contact these folks...
https://specialtyretroproducts.com/
they deal in parts for these older forks and probably have more info than anyone on them, even more than SRAM (owners of Rock Shox now)

and, at some point, someone here might recognize them, white tape or not... have you tried REMOVING THE TAPE to see what rock shox model they might be?

and the seals/guides/etc. tend to fit several models of forks, directly related to age and Stanchion Size... so that's a good thing in favor of us rebuilders, eh? Measure the inner fork tubes' diameter...

personally, i'd start by REMOVING THE TAPE now... tell the wife to look away, but confiscate the credit cards and car keys first.. and wear a helmet for safety.
oh, and full coverage goggles too.. just spotted that BEAR SPRAY....

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