Manitou Dorado 2002-03 (30 mm)

The 2002 Dorado was a new fork for 2002 which replaced the conventional (right side up) Xvert Carbon fork. It retained the 30 mm stanchions, coil springs and TPC+ damper with carbon fibre tubes but was turned upside down for greater stiffness and strength.
Manitou Dorado 2009-19

Fork Details & Identification:

Brand	Manitou	Stanchions	30 mm aluminum, Gold anodised
Model	Dorado DH Dual Crown Inverted (USD) downhill fork	Crown & Uppers	Carbon Fibre Upper tubes, black aluminium crowns
Release Year/s	2002 and 2003	Decals	Various
Damper	Manitou TPC+ closed cartridge with adjustable LSC & LSR. Volume compensator by foam insert or spring backed IFP	Wheel Size	26 x 3.0" 690 mm max
Spring	Two stage coil spring	Configurations & Travel	26" 180 mm
Fitment Options		Stem	Separate stem on standard version Direct Mount Stem on MRD version.
Updates Since 2002	IFP modification to replace foam compensator in damper	Upgrade Compatibility	MRD upper crown with direct mount

Fluids:

Stock	Motorex 2.5 wt fork oil in damper - bleed to full via rebound needle Motorex Prep M grease for fork bushings and seals Motorex Prep M grease for coil springs
Shockcraft Recommended	Motorex 2.5 wt fork oil damper - bleed to full via rebound needle Slickoleum - bushings, seals and coil springs

20 x 110 mm Through Axle Sherman/Nixon/Gold-Label 2003-2008 (Manitou)

US$42.24

We have 1x "2nd hand used" axel remaining, please contact us for further information.

20 mm Hex-lock through axle for Sherman/Nixon/Gold-Label/Stance 2003+, Minute 2006 & Dorado 2003-2008
Hex measures 22.8 mm A/F non-disc side and 18.4 mm A/F disc side
Black Colour
Manitou Part Code: 85-5070
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Out of stock
Fork Oil 2.5 wt (Motorex)

US$9.36

Motorex 2.5 wt fork oil - 15 cSt @ 40°C

Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1, 4 & 5 litre refilled bottles
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Fork Oil 4 wt (Motorex)

US$9.36

Motorex 4 wt fork oil
16 cSt @ 40°C

Fox Racing Shox use Motorex 4wt oil in its MY21 DHX2 and FLOAT X2 shocks

Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
Also available at a lower price in 1, 4 & 5 litre refilled bottles
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Fork Oil Selection Charts

US$0.00

Try our simple fork oil selection charts to find out which oil you need for your brand of fork, terrain, climate and riding. Learn More
IFP Upgrade for Manitou Dorado 2002-2003 (Shockcraft)

US$97.22
Built to Order

Spring backed IFP (internal floating piston) set for 2002-2003 Manitou Dorado
Designed and Manufactured by Shockcraft
These Dorado used a foam compensator which fall apart from age.
New IFP setup uses a coil spring and standard sized seals for future servicability

Available as a kit or installed by Shockcraft Learn More
Manitou 30 mm Fork Seal Kit (OE)

US$33.12
In Stock

Kit includes 2 high quality Evil Genius seals and 2 foam rings.
Fits 30 mm stanchioned Manitou forks from 2000 to present.
Flanged type for 39mm pocket.

Manitou Part Code: 85-5281
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Slickoleum Assembly Grease 15 oz

US$37.98
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15 ounce tub of Slickoleum assembly grease Learn More
Slickoleum Assembly Grease 4 oz

US$14.28
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4 ounce tube of Slickoleum assembly grease Learn More
Slickoleum Assembly Grease 5 g

US$2.43
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5 g squeeze tube of Slickoleum assembly grease Learn More
Slickoleum Assembly Grease Tube 5 g

US$4.68
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5 g tube with lid of Slickoleum assembly grease Learn More

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