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Damper Adjustments

Rebound Damping:

Rebound damping controls the speed 

at which the fork will return to normal 

height after a compression cycle. To 

adjust, turn adjuster on the bottom 

of the right side leg labeled 

Rebound

Turn clockwise to increase damping 

(Slower fork return speed), turn 

counterclockwise to decrease damping 

(Faster fork return speed). 

Rebound

Содержание Helm MKII

Страница 1: ...SUSPENSION FORK INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...s we look through when we conceive design test and manufacture Cane Creek components We look to the rider to ourselves on the bike and ask How will this improve the ride It s our belief that a cycling...

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Страница 4: ...Cable Guide Screw Cover Installation Bolt On Axle Installation D Loc Axle Installation Damper Adjustments Air Spring Set Up Air Volume Adjustment Air Internal Travel Adjustment Coil Spring Set Up Coil...

Страница 5: ...ause the fork to malfunction resulting in loss of vehicle control and SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Do not modify your bike frame or fork Use only genuine Cane Creek Helm parts Safety Warnings Follow servic...

Страница 6: ...innovation our forks and rear shocks represent the pinnacle of high performance bicycle suspension systems This owner s manual is your reference guide to understanding and tuning your fork It also pr...

Страница 7: ...mmended Sag 15 25 Coil Spring Rates Minimum Extra Soft 35lb Spring Red Soft 45lb spring Black Medium 55lb spring Green Maximum Firm 65lb Spring Blue Spring Specifications Damping Adjustments Count of...

Страница 8: ...ith the headset onto the fork according to the headset manufacturers instructions Steerer Tube Cutting Measure the steerer tube twice and cut to length according to the stem manu facturers instruction...

Страница 9: ...ll a star nut into the steerer tube at a depth of 15mm Stem Installation and Headset Preload Install fork into frame and stem on steerer tube Tighten headset and stem according to the manufacturer s i...

Страница 10: ...disc brake hose or cable housing on the inside of the lower fork leg through the disc brake housing guide fasten the cable housing into the brake line holder using a 2 5mm allen wrench WARNING Ensure...

Страница 11: ...t On axle into the dropouts and tighten to 10Nm with a 5mm hex wrench Bolt On Axle Installation 1 2 3 WARNING A properly tensioned axle preloads the hub bearings so that the hub of the front wheel has...

Страница 12: ...eat the D LOC axle into the dropouts and Lock the D LOC axle lock latch 4 Use the tension adjuster to adjust the axle s clamp strength and close axle lever to complete wheel installation D Loc Axle In...

Страница 13: ...Compression Turn clockwise to increase damping more force needed to compress turn counterclockwise to decrease damping less force needed to compress High Speed Compression Is critical to absorbing en...

Страница 14: ...ich the fork will return to normal height after a compression cycle To adjust turn adjuster on the bottom of the right side leg labeled Rebound Turn clockwise to increase damping Slower fork return sp...

Страница 15: ...read on shock specific pump 2 Start by adding around 30 40 of your body weight in lbs in psi to the positive chamber of the fork For example a 150lb rider should start with 45 60psi and adjust from th...

Страница 16: ...sag ring indicator to the wiper seal of the fork according to the illustration 5 Dressed in full riding gear mount bicycle via normal descending ride position Push down on fork to cycle travel 3 5 tim...

Страница 17: ...Recommended Air Pressure We recommend inflating the Helm fork with air pressure equal to 30 40 of your body weight in lbs in psi Example 150lb rider weight start with 45 60psi and adjust from there i...

Страница 18: ...positive air chamber and increase the ramp of the air spring Increased ramp more progressive air spring 1 WARNING If working on air spring be sure to remove all air from positive and negative air cham...

Страница 19: ...ll the air volume piston to desired reduction point and fasten the air volume piston wing nut 5 Confirm that the system is clean and lightly greased including the threads Reinstall air valve assembly...

Страница 20: ...USTMENT Follow these steps carefully to avoid foul assembly warranty void or serious injury If you do not feel confident performing this procedure contact a professional bike mechanic or a Cane Creek...

Страница 21: ...positive chamber on the top of the fork 3 Using a 13mm wrench loosen compression rod nut on air side leg DO NOT UNTHREAD COMPLETELY 4 Using 18mm wrench loosen rebound knob assembly on damper side leg...

Страница 22: ...ive 7 Grabbing the lowers and the upper legs with a hand on each pull and separate LEAVE LOWERS LAYING FACE DOWN TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF OIL If oil is lost from the lowers Helm forks use 15w Motorex Fo...

Страница 23: ...pward exposing compression rod assembly 10 Pull top out bumper towards air seal head to expose nylon washer 11 Clip travel reducer onto the compression rod between the white nylon washer and air pisto...

Страница 24: ...of both the rebound knob assembly and the compression rod nut Tighten rebound knob assembly with an 18mm wrench to 7Nm Tighten compression rod nut with 13mm wrench to 5Nm 14 After the fork is complet...

Страница 25: ...ith damper compression settings fully open and coil preload fully open to prevent influence of factors other than the spring rate during this procedure 2 Dressed in full riding gear mount bicycle in n...

Страница 26: ...g is more than 25 after adding the maximum amount of preload consider changing the current spring to a spring with a stiffer spring rate If sag is below 10 consider reducing the spring rate Turn clock...

Страница 27: ...t of sag an additional purchase of a different spring will be required Contact your local dealer or visit canecreek com for a coil spring purchase Cane Creek offers extra soft red soft black medium gr...

Страница 28: ...27 3 Using a 30mm wrench unscrew the spring preload assembly 4 4 Using your hand remove the existing spring Coil Spring Rate Change Pull spring out 30mm wrench 3 4...

Страница 29: ...of the spring preload assembly and reinstall the spring preload assembly with a torque wrench to 36Nm and reinstall the preload adjustment knob Coil Spring Rate Change Use Torque wrench and 30mm socke...

Страница 30: ...ng Coil Internal Travel Adjustment 1 Cane Creek Helm Coil forks are preset from the factory but travel can be changed internally in 10mm increments between 160mm 150mm 140mm and 130mm travel if desire...

Страница 31: ...bound knob assembly on damper side leg Rebound adjustment knob is connected to the 18mm rebound assembly and will be removed with the assembly during this process DO NOT UNTHREAD COMPLETELY 4 Using yo...

Страница 32: ...E LOWERS LAYING FACE DOWN TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF OIL If oil is lost from the lowers Helm forks use 15w Motorex fork oil 5ml in coil spring leg 7ml in damper leg 6 Clamp the separated uppers in a bike...

Страница 33: ...THE DELRIN GLIDE RING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SPRING PERCH ENSURE ALL PARTS OF THE COMPRESSION ROD ASSEMBLY ARE REMOVED DURING TRAVEL CHANGE Coil Internal Travel Adjustment Spring Perch Glide Ring Pist...

Страница 34: ...ch allow air to flow past the piston 9 Reinstall compression rod assembly into the stanchion tube and insert coil seal head past the retaining ring bore and install retaining ring Start with one end o...

Страница 35: ...ompletely reassembled it is possible that air pressure may be trapped in the lowers causing a vacuum If this occurs equalize the air pressure in the lowers by passing a zip tie through the wiper seals...

Страница 36: ...stanchions for scratches dents or other damage x Inspect and clean air valve threads to prevent dirt from entering air spring during inflation x Inspect headset preload brake caliper connection torque...

Страница 37: ...wner of the new Cane Creek suspension product and is not transferable to subsequent owners This warranty is void if the Cane Creek suspension product is subjected to abuse neglect improper or unauthor...

Страница 38: ...E BE APPLICABLE ARE EXCLUDED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES To the extent allowed by local law claims under this warranty must be made during the...

Страница 39: ...Cane Creek Cycling Components 355 Cane Creek Rd Fletcher North Carolina 28732 1 828 641 9560 canecreek com AAG0632_Rev2...

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