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PART NUMBER

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER SOFT RIDE KIT

85-9187

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER FIRM RIDE KIT

85-9188

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER X-FIRM RIDE KIT

85-9226

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER BLACK OUTER ASSEMBLIE

85-9192

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER YELLOW OUTER ASSEMBLIE

85-9195

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER RED OUTER ASSEMBLIE

85-9203

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER BLUE OUTER ASSEMBLIE

85-9204

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER WHITE OUTER ASSEMBLIE

85-9205

MARS BLACK STICKER KIT

85-4128

MARS RED/WHITE STICKER KIT

85-4129

MARS ELITE STICKER KIT

85-4130

MARS SUPER RED STICKER  KIT

85-4132

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER STEER TUBE/LEG ASSEMBLY

85-9213

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER BUSHING SEAL KIT

85-4111

MARS REBOUND DAMPING ASSEMBLY

85-3016

MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER REBOUND DAMPING ASSEMBLY

85-9268

MARS COMPRESSION DAMPING ASSEMBLY

85-3018

MARS ELITE COMPRESSION DAMPING ASSEMBLY

85-3014

MARS SUPER COMPRESSION DAMPING ASSEMBLY

85-4062

MARS, MARS ELITE & MARS SUPER AIR CAP/PISTON ASSEMBLY

85-3033

MRD TUNING MANUAL

85-3696

MICROLUBE TUBE/GREASE GUN

85-3810

FORK PUMP

85-4069

ANTI-BOB KIT

85-4062

ANTI-BOB SEAL KIT

85-3686

28209 AVENUE STANFORD • VALENCIA, CA 91355

(661) 257-4411 • www.answerproducts.com

2001 MARS SERVICE MANUAL

P/N 85-3694

SPARE PARTS: 

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Spare parts can be ordered through your local dealer.  If you have any problems that you cannot

resolve with your dealer, you may call Answer Products Technical / Warranty Service Department 

at (661) 257-4411, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday.  

Summary of Contents for 2001 MARS

Page 1: ...ing Do not ride your bicycle if the fork shows any signs of bending cracking leaking or if it is missing any of the originally supplied components Any fall from your bicycle can result in serious inju...

Page 2: ...ot be liable for any incidental or consequential damages If for any reason warranty work is necessary return the fork to the place of purchase In the USA dealers should call Answer Products at 661 257...

Page 3: ...to clear the 0 275 7MM thick secondary catch dropout The quick release must be tightened after it has adequate thread engagement 4 or more threads with the release adjusted to bicycle per manufacturer...

Page 4: ...switched with stiffer or softer versions to accommodate for different rider styles and terrain There s also a coil negative spring but it is available in one rate only and is designed to be pre loaded...

Page 5: ...le set the air pressure to a mid to low range and increase the rebound damping to eliminate top out The fork feels less active and is not getting the travel it used to when it was new Chances are that...

Page 6: ...commend If you feel any stiction developing with your fork give about 10 squirts with Prep M lube Push the fork up and down a few times to ensure that the lube penetrates properly and the go ride Your...

Page 7: ...removing screws 2 Pull the outer leg assembly down to remove from the inner legs and crown 3 Remove fork boots Note It is not recommended to remove the dust seal every time the fork is disassembled Th...

Page 8: ...parts thoroughly 2 Grease compression rod lightly Be sure rebound elastomer is installed onto compression rod 3 Slide on end cap second stage elastomer and install bottom clip 4 Install into left leg...

Page 9: ...thread in end cap Torque 30 in lb 3 5N m max 4 Install outer leg assembly see Figure 9 Add 5 WT Maxima or equivalent oil Do not over fill Check oil level see Figure 8 MARS ELITE AND MARS SUPER REBOUND...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...ELITE MARS SUPER BUSHING SEAL KIT 85 4111 MARS REBOUND DAMPING ASSEMBLY 85 3016 MARS ELITE MARS SUPER REBOUND DAMPING ASSEMBLY 85 9268 MARS COMPRESSION DAMPING ASSEMBLY 85 3018 MARS ELITE COMPRESSION...

Page 12: ...16 BOTTOM OUT WASHER 063181 RETAINING RING 040679 NOT REMOVABLE INCLUDING NEGATIVE SPRING LEFT LEG ASSEMBLY 062931 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N M ADJUSTER KNOB 062503 O RING 3 4 x 7 8 040681...

Page 13: ...K BOOT 063249 O RING 3 4 X 7 8 040681 LOWER SHAFT 062970 DETENT BALL 040689 LOWER NEEDLE 062570 PISTON SEAT 062130 826 X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 SPRING 041152 AIR SPRING CAP ASSEMBLY 061038 TORQUE 3 5 5...

Page 14: ...8 040681 DETENT BALL 040689 LOWER SHAFT 062970 O RING 5 32 x 9 32 041130 LOWER NEEDLE 062570 RIGHT LEG 062927 PISTON SEAT 062130 826 X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 SPRING 041152 PISTON 062562 AIR SPRING KNOB...

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