46
HP
Velotechnik
Hydraulic dampers are effected by wear and
tear through normal use. It depends on the
usage of the bike, the amount of dirt on it and
the maintenance and lubrication how long it
lasts.After 3000 km the damper must receive
an inspection by a trained mechanic, worn out
parts or the hydraulic cartridge can be repla-
ced then. Due to wear of the seals oil can leak
drom the damper or the internal oil can beco-
me foamy.This may lead to some noise when
the damper is working.This noise does not ef-
fect the function of the damper. Only if there
is no obvious damping after the first 5 mm of
travel, the damper should be replaced.
Please also note the maintenance instructions
of the damper manufacturer provided with
your bike.
Secure the spring by tightening the adjustment
ring until the spring doesn't have any play any-
more. If there is a safety ring, push it back into
the slot on the thread.
Move the rear swing arm back up and connect
the rear end of the suspension element with
the rear swing arm with the bolt. Lubricate the
bolt thoroughly.
Secure the screws of the suspension element
with L
OCTITE
and tighten the screw with 6-8
Nm.
After having exchanged the spring you have to
readjust the spring pre-load as described in
the chapter on "Adjusting your new bicycle"
on page 18.
Cleaning and lubricating
Do clean the suspension element, especially
the polished piston rod, if it is dirty. Remaining
dirt and sand can damage the seals of the hy-
draulic system and so shorten its life consider-
ably.When you often use dirty roads you can
protect the suspension element from dirt with
an elastic cover that you can buy at your local
dealer.
From time to time grease the thread for the
spring pre-load with a drop of acid-free oil.
Thus, you can always turn the adjustment ring
easily by hand. Once a year you have to grease
the pivots of the suspension element. For that
purpose dismount the suspension element as
described under "Changing the Spring" on pa-
ge 45.
Remove the plastic spacers and pull the metal
tube out off the bushing. Lubricate the bushing
and the tubes with grease. Finally remount the
suspension element.
Rear Suspension Element
The bushings of the rear spring element need to be lubricated
once a year.
