manitou the answer shox question
 

i have a 1997 specialized stumpjumper pro. when when i ride it down steep hills it makes a clunking noise. i have tried adjusting it, but i am not a mountain bike expert, i mostly ride fixed. i need any information about the shox i can get. the only thing i can think of is that the previous owner had it stored upside down hanging by the wheels, and that could have messed up the oil or something, idk

Is this the bike
http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1998&Brand=Specialized&Model=Stumpjumper%20M2%20Pro&Type=bike

Fork Manual
http://www.spoke-n-word-cycles.com/TechnicalDocuments/Manitou/Manitou%201998/Manitou%201998%20SX%20Fork%20Line%20Manual.pdf

a better exploded diagram then in the manual
http://suspensionforkparts.net/98m_manitou_mach5.php (open with adobe reader)

Elastomer's
http://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=48

Spring Conversion
http://wings-suspension.com/manitou.html

Seals
http://enduroforkseals.com/id45.html

I have the same exact fork. Mine is leaking oil on the left side (from a rider's POV). I think our forks have 80mm of travel.

It seems like our old forks are pretty light. Most newer forks are a pound or two heavier (unless you're willing to spend $$$$$). Would it be easier for us to buy another 80mm fork?