Ghost Bike, User Manual

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GHOST
User Manual Status 04/2009 // Spec 2010
7.59
Spring forks with elastomer and/or steel springs are suitable only for one total
weight range (= weight of rider + any luggage). This weight range normally lies
within 20 kg.
Only the preload on the fork can be adjusted by compressing the springs
using adjusting screws. This merely alters the breakaway torque of the fork,
i.e. with a higher preload the fork is compressed only under higher working
loads.
If the fork preload is set too high, the spring travel is shortened
correspondingly.
For details of the weight range of the spring elements in your spring fork,
please refer to the user manual from the spring fork manufacturer supplied
with the bike and/or contact your dealer.
If your total weight is outside this range, have the appropriate spring elements
for your weight installed by your dealer.
7.5 Adjust the rear wheel suspension
(with full-suspension bikes – “Fullies”)
1. For details of adjusting the spring/damper element, please refer to the
component user manual from the manufacturer supplied with the bike. Please
consult your dealer.
2. Adjust your spring/damper element so that the bike drops equally at the front
and rear wheel when loaded with the rider’s weight (see also the enclosed
damper pressure recommendations).
7.6 Operating the gear shift
1. Please identify the gear shift system installed on your bike using the figures. If
you are not sure about the type, please consult your dealer.
2. If your gear shift lever is not illustrated in the figures, please consult the
component user manual from the shift lever manufacturer supplied with the bike
and/or contact your dealer.