Model D maintenance

[Wilbury]

I have a Model D purchased in the fall of 2007. It has been used quite a bit, except for three 9-12 month periods when I was out of the country. I spent some time on a Model E this morning, and was amazed at how "tight" everything was. I suspect that either my chain, shock cord or both are fairly well worn. If I opt to change those out, should I replace anything else while I am in there? Also, I did adjust the shock cord a little while back, and it appeared to make a little difference, but it still feels "sloppy." Thanks in advance.

[Carl Watts]

Don't bother to try and re-tension the shock cord just replace it. Tends to be a bit of an age thing here more than anything else.

The chain should still be good if its had a bit of that oil they supply with the rower.

Add a couple of drops of oil to the chain guide roller bearings and ideally a small spot of grease to the flywheel one way bearing.

Wipe the slide and rollers and it should feel like new. Maintenance on these is really minimal considering the meters they can clock up.

[Wilbury]

Thanks Carl. I've always kept the chain lubed in accordance with C2 guidance. I'll order the shock cord (and PM5) tomorrow.

[Stripes]

How did you make out? I have the same issue, the new Model D at my gym is so much "tighter". I have a 2006 Model D. My seat has much more play, I am thinking about replacing the rollers (along with the PM3 and the bungee).

Bill

[Edward4492]

I work on these things every week, mostly at crossfit boxes. Don't know how or why it happens, but the seat brackets (the ones that attach the rollers to the seat) get very slightly "splayed"; it's almost imperceptible. I replace these fairly often and it eliminates the left to right seat wobble (rocking). New rollers and brackets and your machine will feel crisp. None of these parts are expensive. Chains seems to last a very long time, bungees are also cheap and relatively easy to replace. Home machines and health club machines take the least abuse. The crossfit boxes tear 'em up due to all the chalk they use for the olympic lifting and they usually store them up on end against the wall. All that movement loosens things up.

New bungee, brackets, and rollers; you'll probably only have to do it once. Wipe down the slide and rollers with Windex or Simple Green (it's what I use). Oil the chain (very lightly) with the 3 in 1 oil C2 provides and that's about it. If it's an old machine, remove the damper cover and clean the fly wheel. I use a hook tool and literally pick the wods of dust out of each vane. Then spray 'em down and wipe off each vane. I check the drag at #1 (80-90), #10 (210-230), and #4 (115-125). And of course tighten all the fasteners.

And.....C2 tech support and customer service is simply unparalled!