COMPRESSION DAMPER DISASSEMBLY:
MARS Elite
1. The compression damping assembly is almost identical to the lower shaft assembly. Remove
compression damping assembly from top of right leg.
2. Unscrew the compression damping adjuster all the way until it stops. The knob and the nee-
dle do not need to be removed. The shaft also does not need to be removed from the cap.
The threads are bonded to prevent leaking.
3. Do not remove piston assembly from shaft. Remove the valve nut and disassemble damping
stack, make note of the exact order of the shims and spacers.
MARS Super.
1. The Anti-Bob compression-damping shaft is assembled in a fixture at the factory to assure prop-
er alignment of the pistons and should not be disassembled.
COMPRESSION DAMPER INSPECTION
1. Check the cap o-ring, all models, and piston o-ring Anti-Bob only for damage.
2. Check shims for permanent bends or damage.
3. Check all other parts for obvious damage, replace if necessary.
4. Replace all seals that have been removed.
COMPRESSION DAMPER REASSEMBLY
MARS Elite
1. Assemble shim stack and spacers onto the piston seat in exact order that they were removed.
Refer to Figure 15. Apply a small amount of blue Loc-tite to piston seat threads. Install and
hand tighten valve nut. Be sure large blow off washer will slide over piston spacer and com-
press the small spring. Torque valve nut to 12 in-lb. (1.3 N-m) max, over tightening will dam-
age the piston.
2. Install compression damping assembly into the right leg. The oil level should cover the com-
pression valve when the assembly is installed. See figure 7.
MARS Super
1. Lightly grease the o-rings and threads on the Anti-Bob. With the Anti-Bob open, install the Anti-
Bob into the right side leg ( Be careful as you do this to avoid damaging the lower rubber o-
ring. The fit should be tight, so SLOWLY twist the Anti-Bob as you slowly lower it in the leg. Do
not use the Anti-Bob on-off knob to turn the assembly when tightening.
2. Once the Anti-Bob assembly is firmly in place, flip it to the closed position and while holding
the front brake, compress the fork. It should only move a very small amount and the Anti-Bob
should feel firm. Remember that there is a safety blow off which allows the fork to move
under extreme bump forces (when closed), so if you push it very hard, you will see more than
a few millimeters of movement. If at the end of installation, the Anti-Bob does not function
properly, remove the Anti-Bob and check O-ring for tearing.
3. If you think youve done everything right and the Anti-Bob is still not functioning properly,
remove the compression assembly and recheck the oil height.
