Where to get old rockshox parts

[Jeep]

I'm rebuilding a '00 rockshox Sid XC for a friend.
Unfortunately the wave spring washers that make the Homer valve function properly are broken.
I called my LBS for replacement parts and they said Rockshox does not sell any parts for forks older than 5 years. A quick google search came up empty so I thought I'd ask you guys.

Anybody knows of a place where they sell equivalent parts? Could I get a similar washer in a regulars nuts and bolts shop?

I'm in a bit of trouble because the fork worked OK before I serviced it. I guess the broken washers still held everything in place.
Thanks
J-P

[pbayne]

Go to angryasian.com and/or google hippie tech suspension. Both these sites have some serious suspension know how. They'll know what to do.

[Trailcreep]

are you talking about the snap ring washers....if so Pep Boys use to have those in their small parts drawers. While you're there pick up a cheap pair of snap ring plyers.

[rmac]

Hey JP. I have a very old mag 21 - any chance the washers are the same? I know its a long shot, but it's yours if you can use it. Are we riding tomorrow? Now I'm thinking Avalon. I'll bring it. FYI - there's a pep boys up here near LR on Joppa Road.

I've got an 02 Marz Bomber that could use a rebuild - you wanna ruin that?

[Jeep]

Hi rmac,
I just emailed you. Avalon would be fine, anything as long as it is biking!
I'll be happy to ruin any fork you have!

I might try the pep boys store, that sounds like a good idea.

The part I am looking for is not a snap ring washer but a wavy spring washer. They are made of a single piece, complete circle that is warped so it doesn't lie flat. If you press on them, they become flat.

[Trailcreep]

oh yeah the wavy washer....BTI has a service kit for a 2000 sid that may have that part. You'll have to find a shop with a BTI catalog to order it for you.

http://www.bti-usa.com

[g_barr]

If all else fails, McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/) typically has parts and pieces one can't find locally. Type "spring washer" into the product search and several types (including the one you describe) will come up.

[CountZero]

I don't believe that the SID changed significantly from 2000 to 2007, so you can likely use modern parts on that vintage fork.

[BikerMiker]

Rock Shox is releasing the new Rock Shox Sid fork out at 24hrs of Moab run by our friends at Granny Gear.

mike

[Jeep]

I found the part at McMaster-carr, they have it in stock and I'll get 25 of them so if anyone needs a wavy spring washer let me know!

Thanks everyone for your input (except Rmac that insinuated that I am a bad mechanic) :p
J-P