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If mounting the bicycle in a carrier designed to hold a fork by its dropouts, use caution
not to tilt the bicycle to either side. Tilting the bike with the dropouts in the carrier can
cause structural damage to the fork. Ensure that the fork is fastened securely with the
quick-release and that the rear wheel is properly held. If the bicycle ever tilts or falls
from a bicycle carrier, do not ride it until it is examined by X-Fusion or an Authorized
X-Fusion Service Center. A fork leg or dropout failure can cause loss of control and
serious or fatal injuries.
X-Fusion forks do not include reflectors for on-road use. Proper reflectors meeting the
Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) requirements should be installed if the
fork will be used on public roads.
Do not attempt to modify the components of an X-Fusion fork. Altering the components
can seriously sacrifice the reliability and strength of the fork, which can lead to serious
injury or death.
Adhere to the maintenance interval specified in the Maintenance section of this owner’s
manual. Not only will you lengthen the life of your fork, it will enable you call the
podium your home away from home.
Your VELVET R fork contains are that are filled to high pressures. Make sure all air
chambers are empty before attempting to take apart the fork. Better yet, have all
service and maintenance performed by an X-Fusion Service Center.
X-Fusion recommends the following to ensure your safety and make you a popular figurehead
on the trails:
Keep your bicycle and suspension in supreme working condition.
Wear protective clothing, eye protection and helmet every time you ride.
Know and ride within your limits.
Follow IMBA’s Rules of the Trail. For more information, go to
Ride on open trails only
1.
Leave no trace.
2.
Control your bicycle.
3.
Always yield trail.
4.
Never scare animals.
5.
Plan ahead.
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