Mojo are the distributors of Fox aren't they?
So just like Bombers are distributed by Windwave.  If you wanted your Bombers servicing I'm pretty sure whoever did it would source the parts from windwave.

I don't really see what the problem is?

I do agree that it can sometimes seem a little steep, especially when you see how long this takes TF, but at the end of the day, it's something you need a lot of technical knowlege and specialist tools for (not so much for fork servicing, but shock).  I'd hazard a guess that none of you could tell me where to start stripping your DHX or similar.  (Actually - if you could that'd be a great help!)

Unfortunately suspension, like any other moving part needs servicing frequently, often more so than we'd like.  Save some cash and do your forks yourself.  As you'll see in the video above, it's really not that hard!  All you need is basic tools and about 30ml of oil and you're away!

Back on topic a little to the original post;  It does suck a bit that TF can't get certain spares for Fox shocks, but in a way, it's not that much different from going to a shop that doesn't sell Orange bikes.  You wouldn't get pi**ed off with that, simply go elsewhere.  In this case, that has to be Mojo because, as has already been stated, there is not a big enough market in suspension service to warrent hundreds of shops (although there should be!  You should see the number of forks etc we get in at work haggered because they haven't seen even new oil in years!).

Shock and fork companies do have a section in their manuals with service intervals, and it's really down to the consumers to scan through it.  I have to day, I never actually bother reading them, but will often have a quick flick through to see if there's anything interesting.  For instance in my Boxxer manual, it states very clearly that these forks require servicing every 25 hours (although TF reckon every 10 will increase the life of your fork no end).  People are given these manuals for a reason. 

I will also admit that I tend to follow the rules of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it', even when it comes to suspension to some extent.  Forks, I can do myself, and get done every few months when I get bored, but something like a shock that you have to send away often gets forgotten about - I can't just go and service it when I find a spare hour or so somewhere.  The only difference is, that when I (eventually - I promise!) send my shock away, and I'm told I've raped it, I won't have a hissy fit about the cost of its' repair.

If you're stupid enough to buy a pair of the stupidly delicate, massively overpriced forks in the first place you get everything you deserve.

Mojo have an exclusive contract to import them to the UK and they are proud to position the brand at the top end of the market and control the supply of spares as they wish - all is fair and it's damn good marketing I'd say.

Having said that, the rear shocks are fairly good and are pretty much the only "main stream" brand I'd fit to my bike (lets face it - at this point it's a choice of 2 - aftermarket you'd never choose em).

Lol, we're all stupid!, until one of the other manufacturers come up with something better i'll have to stick with Fox and Mojo.....Someone please make a better fork...Please?

Id like to add that although there is other angles to look at this. Like a bike shop, the majority of servicing is the making money, not selling the product in the first place. My local bike shop sells Cube bikes, and the profit margin is so low that when you take into account Tax, shipping and deals done on the bike, they make b*gger all on the sale. What the do make money on is replacing chains, brake pads, services and hopefully the rest of the customers loyalty. Fact is, bike mechanics are grosly underpaid compared to other mechanics and its because of where the market is and its specialty.

As has also been said, we cant seem to get out head around servicing regularly in the UK.A mate who I went to France with this year blew up his DHX5. When asked when it was last serviced, he had never had it serviced in 5 years of having it! Hes a big guy and rides some pretty harsh stuff so its not surprising!

Further more, just because Fox have a contract with Mojo in the UK dosent mean they do the same in the rest of the world. In Morzine theres a tiny little shop with 1 guy in the basement charging 80 euros for a full strip down and service and if need be replacing parts. He does Fox, Marzocchi, Rockshox and pretty much anything else you want to throw at him. He is not a genuine Fox dealer but can buy Fox parts, meaning they have a more open system in France to the UK. However, whilst it may seem like a Monopoly to most people Fox made a tactical decision for the UK. It does mean Mojo can charge set prices and means increased profit for Fox. When you think about suspension parts, the majority of things are at cost that covers their overheads and then a percentage added on, but mostly these are cheap because servicing costs are naturally high. The fact parts are only available through Mojo is also because as has pointed out, the majority of people dont work on suspension themselves.

Theres many points involved but I doubt any laws or treaties have been broken by Fox/Mojo.

Yea, I know - I'm just amazed about how quick he manages to do it whilst making a tutorial!  That manages to take me forking ages!  However, if people did this maintenence themselves, then their forks would generally last much longer between propper service intervals (i.e. seals and bushings needing replaced)