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Fork Maintenance
Cobra strongly recommends that a professional service technician conduct all
internal maintenance other than changing springs and oil. This will help to ensure
safe and consistent operation.
For routine maintenance, the chart below provides suggested service intervals
for common procedures:
Each Ride
10 hours
20 hours
As Needed
Bleed excess air
X
Change Oil
X
Change
Seal/Swiper
X
Change Bushings
X
Fork Air Bleeding
Tools required
•
3mm hex key (Allen wrench)
During normal operation, both fork legs will build up air pressure. This pressure
acts as an additional spring so it must be bled on a regular basis to maintain
consistent suspension operation. Before each ride, loosen the socket head cap
screw located at the front of each fork cap far enough so that any excess
pressure in the leg is relieved. After excess air is bled off, retighten the screw to 5
in-lb. Be careful not to lose or damage the sealing ring that is located under the
head of each bleed screw.
Fork Oil Replacement
Tools required
•
32mm Fork Cap Tool (MCMUTL32)
•
19mm wrench or socket
•
4 & 5 mm hex key (Allen wrench)
•
9/16 wrench
•
Mallet
•
2.5 wt. Bel-Ray fork oil