This one's for all you peeps with '01 onwards Manitou, RockShox, Fox & the lighter Mazocchi models. All these forks rely on oil-bath lubrication to keep them smooth.

This small amount of lubricationg oil or Red Rum/Float Fluid tends to collect at the bottom of the lower tubes after several hours of riding. It's pretty useless here as it's meant to be up between the bushings and the upper tubes. A simple tip is to leave your bike upside-down when stored. This way, the oil/Red Rum/Float Fluid can get back up between the bushings and upper tubes to give you a smoother ride. It also increases the service life of your fork.  Please note that some RockShox U-Turn forks may leak from the U-Turn adjuster as this mechanisim is not sealed that well.