
Connect the suspension strut with the spheri-
cal plain bearing in the wishbone by the
M6x40 hex bolt (part order: strut - thin seal-
ing ring
I
- pivoting bearing
J
- spacer 6mm
long
K
with thick sealing ring
L
- screw head
A
).Tighten the screw with a torque of 9-10
Nm.
When mounting the rod end at the suspension
strut, take care to assemble the parts in the
correct order, from upside: screw head, steer-
ing lever, washer 6, spacer 6 mm length, rod
end, self-locking nut M6. In case you have re-
moved the rubber cap, circlip pliers will help
you to reassemble.
Adjusting the front axle geometry
(information for bicycle mechanics)
The Scorpion fs is equipped with adjustable
wishbones. By adjusting the rod ends on the
wishbones, the required axle specifications can
be met. During assembly in our factory, the
front axle was adjusted correctly. In case of re-
placement of worn-out or damaged parts the
front axle needs to be readjusted. In unloaded
condition, the following adjustment values
must be met:
- toe: 2–4 mm toe-in
- camber angle: +0,5° (+0,5°/-1,5°)
- max. difference in camber angle left/right: 0,5°
- caster angle: 76,7° (+/-1°)
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Exploded view of the suspension strut interior
Caution!
Use threadlocker (e.g. L
OCTITE
243) with all bolted connections that are
not equipped with self-locking nuts, else the
connections may become loose.
Caution!
Always check the front axle speci-
fications after accidents or unintended
events such as riding through a deep road
hole or contact with the curb at higher
speed as well as after replacing axle compo-
nents.An incorrect adjustment can lead to
increased tire wear and uncontrollable han-
dling.
For measuring, the Scorpion fs must stand on
a plane, non-inclined floor.
To measure the caster angle, the frontwheels
must point straightforward and the fender
clamp must be aligned parallel to the brake
disc.Attach a protractor to the front side of
the fender clamp.Align the protractor perpen-
dicular to the ground. Make sure the protrac-
tor only touches the fender clamp and not the
frame’s headtube.