Air Bike XC28, User Manual

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4 AIR BIKE XC28 FORK USER GUIDE
1.
Firstly, check the function of your fork.
Here you are looking at the torques of the
mounting’s screws and nuts on bottom of
lowers (torque suggested: bolt: 10Nm, nut:
8Nm)
2.
Look for dents, cracks, discoloration, signs
of wear, signs of corrosion (not matter how
minimal, this can be maintained with oil
applied via a cloth) but also check for oil
leaks.
3.
The disassembly and cleaning of the entire
fork (inside and out). This includes cleaning
and lubricating seals and slider sleeves.
Please check the torques and adjust them to
your preference.
4.
Please make sure that before disassembly
you check the slider sleeve play of the fork.
You can do this by applying the front wheel
brake, smoothly push the bicycle back and
forth at the handlebar stem shaft and then
you can replace the slider sleeves if the play
is excessive (this shouldn’t be any than 1 mm
at the fork brace).
MAINTENANCE PLAN
• Your need to periodically maintain, inspect and
clean you fork. If you are riding in extreme weather
(winter, wet. muddy conditions or over rough
terrain then it is advised you should be maintaining
your fork more frequently.
• After every ride make sure you clean the fork
stanchions (tubes) dust seals and maintain with
an oily cloth. When you are doing this check the
stanchions for dents, scratches or corrosion or
leaking oil.
• Torque values of bolts and fasteners must be also
be checked. To maintain optimum performance, it
is recommended that your fork be disassembled,
inspected, cleaned, dried and re-lubricated. After
you’ve been on a ride simply wipe down the
stanchions and the seal.
• Clean and inspect your bushings, check fastener
torques every 100 hrs (if the seasons are changing
and rain/snow/cold is expected get this done to
protect all parts from the harsh environment)
MAINTENANCE
The reality is the more you look after your Air-Bike
Fork the longer it will last at optimum performance.