Magura TS6, Owner'S Manual

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I
NSTALLATION
THE PASSION PEOPLE
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I NSTALLATION
I
NSTALLING THE SUSPENSION FORK
) Make sure that the frame, headset, stem, and adjusting nut match the
steerer on your suspension fork – see
T
ECHNICAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
, page 17.
Shortening the steerer
Suspension fork unusable due to over-shortened steerer.
h Measure carefully and check the calculated length before cutting.
h Originally allow for 1 additional spacer – you can always shorten again,
but you can’t extend!
Correct calculation of length L of your steerer
[
B1
]
:
A1 upper height
A2 lower height
H Height of steerer (frame)
S Total height of spacers
V height (tube clamp) stem
L = (A1 + A2 + H + S + V) – 2 mm
)
Use a sharp, finely toothed metal saw, or pipe cutter, to shorten the
steerer to the required length – deburr.
Fitting the headset
Damage to the suspension fork.
h
When installing the bearing seat and adjusting nut do not rest the
suspension fork on the dropouts.
Increased bearing wear.
h Make sure that the lower bearing seat lies totally flat and flush against
the headset.
) Grease the bearing seat (
1
)
[
B2
]
and steerer contact area.
) Using a suitable installation aid tap the bearing seat into its position on
the steerer – rotate the steerer through 5–10° after each tap.
)
Using a suitable installation aid, tap the adjusting nut carefully and
straight into the steerer
[
B3
]
.
Installing the suspension fork
) Install the suspension fork with headset components, spacers and
stem on the frame.
)
Adjust the headset so that it is free of play.
) Align the stem straight.
) Tighten the clamping screws on the stem to the tightening torque
stated by the manufacturer.
Fit the brake
) Make sure that the front wheel brake dimensions and type match your
suspension fork – see
T
ECHNICAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
, page 17.
L
Secure the front wheel brake with a low tightening torque at first.
Fine adjustment and final installation with clean routing and possibly
shortening of the brake tubing is performed with the front wheel fitted.
Danger of accident due to damaged components.
h Never exceed the maximum tightening torques of the fastening screws:
Disc brake (postmount)
max. 10 N·m (89 lbf·in) .
Cantilever socket max. 6 N·m (53 lbf·in) .
) Secure the brake tubing for the front disc brake with the tubing
guide
[
C1
]
.
) Tighten the screw on the tubing guide with a tightening torque of
max. 2 N·m (18 lbf·in) .