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Manitou Dorado 2009-20 (36 mm)
The 2009 Dorado was a brand new design with bigger stanchions and a new open-bath TPC+ damper design with externally adjustable HSC and LSC along with rebound. Hydraulic Bottom Out was added internally and travel could be set internally between 180 and 200 mm. A completely new air-spring was developed, "Dorado Air", with positive and negative chambers self balancing when the pump is connected. Weight was greatly reduced and stiffness greatly increased.
In 2010 the Dorado was released with aluminium upper tubes offering Pro and Expert levels.
Fork Details & Identification:
Brand |
Manitou |
Stanchions |
36 mm aluminum, Gold or Black anodised |
Model |
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Crown & Uppers |
2009 Carbon 2010-19 Black aluminium, but some gold, red or blue for special release |
Release Year/s |
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Decals |
Various |
Damper |
Open bath Manitou TPC+ with adjustable HSC, LSC (TPC+) & LSR |
Wheel Size |
26 x 3.0" 690 mm max 27 x 3.0" 694 mm max Same parts, different lower crown height 29 x 3.0" 752 mm max with different spring and damper shafts to 26/27" version |
Spring |
Dorado air spring with self balancing positive and negative chambers IRT dual positive chamber optional |
Configurations & Travel |
26 & 27" 180-203 mm internally convertable 29" 180 mm using different spring & damper shafts |
Fitment Options |
Tall crown for 139-184 mm head-tubes Flat crown for 115-160 mm head-tubes |
Stem |
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Updates Since 2009 |
2009 versions had bolt-on brake adapters for 51 mm IS or 74-203 mm post mount One piece 74-203 mm brake adapter dropout and black stanchions available from 2013 27" version has larger range for lower crown position |
Upgrade Compatibility |
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Upgrades:
Make your Dorado even better with these upgrades. Purchase either with a Shockcraft service or for DIY installation. Pricing is provided at links below.
MRD Upgrade Kit |
Manitou Racing Development (MRD) Upgrade kit including TSR Bleeder Caps, IRT air spring upgrade and MRD wiper seal kit Learn More |
| TSR Bleeder Caps |
Push buttom bleeder caps to release internal gas buildup from oil breakdown under hard use. Recommended to prevent seal blow-outs. TSR = Trail Side Relief |
IRT Dual Chamber Air |
Dual chamber air spring upgrade. Gives you two independent air chambers and control over the shape of the air spring curve and mid-stroke support. One valve for small bumps, one valve for big bumps. IRT = Infinite Rate Tune
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Rockeater & Custom Tunes |
Fluids:
Stock |
Maxima 5 wt fork oil in damper - 110 mm oil height with leg compressed Motorex 5W40 Semibath Air side bath - 30 cc Motorex 5W40 Semibath air piston - 10 cc |
Shockcraft Recommended |
Motorex 2.5 wt fork oil damper side oil bath. 110 mm oil height (leg compressed) Motorex Fully Synthetic or Supergliss 30 cc air side bath oil Slickoleum - air piston & seals |
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Fork Service Kit for Manitou Dorado 36 mm 2009-2020 Forks
From: US$39.52
To: US$2,156.79
Fork service kit containing external wiper seals, internal damper seals, internal air seals, fork oil, grease and tools.
Fits Manitou Dorado forks from 2009-2020 model years. All have 36 mm stanchions. Learn More -
Fully Synthetic Fork Bushing Lubricant 250 to 1000 cc (Motorex)
As low as: US$13.63
Motorex Fully Synthetic lubricating oil for air pistons and suspension forks lower leg bushings.
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Manitou use this exact oil as Semi-Bath fork lubrication.
Specifications:
5W40 grade
88 cSt @ 40C
Pour Point <-50C
This is a slightly less awesome lubricant than Motorex Supergliss but works over a wider temperature range and is better in the cold. -
Manitou Dorado 2008-2020 36 mm O-Ring Kit (Shockcraft)
US$44.39Built to Order
Application: Manitou DORADO forks 2008-2020
Kit includes o-rings & quad rings for TPC+ damper, Dorado Air Spring, IRT Air Spring O-rings and a travel check o-ring
Does not include wiper seals, fluids, valve core seal etc. These are all available in our Dorado Fork Service Kit
PDF showing contents of kit is available here Learn More -
Manitou Dorado 36 mm 2009-20 Service Pricing
As low as: US$82.58
Service pricing for Manitou Dorado 36 mm 2009-20 forks
Includes labour, consumables, wiper seals and fluids
Excludes repairs & repair parts
See Related Products for tuning options Learn More -
Piston Glide Ring Dorado (Manitou)
US$4.90In Stock Now
Piston Band glide ring for Dorado 2009-2018
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Blue turcite
16 mm OD
2.8 mm tall
Manitou Part Code: 072334
Piston not included (Manitou Part Code: 072331-F002) -
Piston Rebound Dorado 2009-2018 (Manitou)
US$6.67In Stock Now
Rebound Piston for Dorado 2009-2018
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Blue aluminium 15 mm OD, 8.8 mm tall
12 holes
Manitou Part Code: 072331-F002
Turcite Glide Ring not included (Manitou Part Code: 072334) -
Motorex Polar Lube Oil for extreme cold condition lubrication
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Fully synthetic
0W40 grade
76 cst @ 40°C
Pour Point < -50°C -
Rockeater Tune for Manitou Dorado 36 mm 2009-20 (Shockcraft)
As low as: US$348.01
Rockeater Tune for Manitou Dorado Pro/Expert 36 mm 2009-20 forks
This is a preconfigured set of modifications and internal tuning which is targeted at 70-80 kg riders who like to ride rough stuff fast without getting beaten
They have enough range to also work great for riders from 60-90 kg
But even outside those limits they're better than anything you'll find factory
The Rockeater Tunes are based on our Matrix & Custom Tune series, incorporating Unharsh Modifications where needed. But it's simpler. There are no calculations or data needed. Just send us either your fork or damper. We will service, install and dyno test to make sure it's running perfectly.
As the Rockeater Tunes are a one-size-fits-all upgrade, they provide the same performance and improvements for any future owners, preserving your investment.
Custom Tune
If you want the full experience of the Custom Tune for the Dorado 36 mm we still do these too. Information and pricing for the Dorado 36 mm 2009-20 Custom Tune is here.
Pricing
Send in either your whole fork or damper only
Rockeater Tune pricing includes labour for tuning & service (damper only or whole fork), modifications (machining of 3 pistons) and consumables, with optional wiper seals
Excludes repairs, repair parts and optional upgrades
Optional upgrades and spare parts shown
Service Pricing only (i.e. without tuning/modifications) is here Learn More -
Seal Press Tool 36 mm Dorado (Manitou)
US$42.03In Stock
Manitou dust wiper seal press for 2009-2020 Dorado with 36 mm stanchions
Double ended to press oil seals and external wipers
Manitou Part Code: 172-29862 Learn More -
Shaft Foot Air Shaft Dorado Air (Manitou)
US$5.81In Stock Now
Shaft foot for Air Shaft in Manitou 34 mm forks up to 2020 with the Dorado Air system (incl Mattoc/Magnum 2015-20, Mastodon Pro)
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Black aluminium 17 mm OD, 35 mm tall
M8 x 1.0 upper thread with slotted side
M12 x 1.5 lower thread with 8 mm external hex & schrader thread
Manitou Part Code: 121-27478 -
Slickoleum Assembly Grease 15 oz
US$36.87In Stock
15 ounce tub of Slickoleum assembly grease Learn More -
Slickoleum Assembly Grease 4 oz
US$13.86In Stock
4 ounce tube of Slickoleum assembly grease Learn More -
Slickoleum Assembly Grease 5 g
US$2.36In Stock
5 g squeeze tube of Slickoleum assembly grease Learn More -
Slickoleum Assembly Grease Tube 5 g
US$4.54In Stock
5 g tube with lid of Slickoleum assembly grease Learn More -
Spirawave Spring Dorado (Manitou)
US$2.95In Stock Now
Spirawave spring for Dorado 2009-2018
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9.2 mm ID, 10.4 mm OD, 3.3 mm tall
Manitou Part Code: 072344 -
Supergliss Lubricating Oil 250 to 1000 cc (Motorex)
As low as: US$13.63
Motorex SuperGliss lubricating oil used for lubricating fork lower leg bushings and air chambers.
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Supergliss 100K is 100 cSt @ 40°C
Supergliss 68K is 68 cSt @ 40°C
Supergliss 32K is 32 cSt @ 40°C
Always respect the manufacturers oil volumes. Do not use Supergliss in fork dampers.
Perfect replacement for:
Manitou Semi-bath oil
Rockshox 0W30 oil
Fox 20 wt Gold oil &
fork oils used as bushing lube or bath oil
Manitou Dorado 2009-20 (36 mm)
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