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- Apply medium strength threadlocker
around the thread of screws (
4-5
). Ap-
ply grease to the o-rings on the screws.
- Install the screws (
4-5
) and tighten to
6-7 Nm.
- Push the rebound knob (
3
) fully into
place, making sure it is secure.
- Actuate the fork a few times to verify it
works properly.
4.2 Issues - Causes - Remedies
This chart mentions some issues that may be encountered when using the fork along with the
possible causes and remedies.
WARNING: The operations listed below and accompanied by this symbol must
be carried out only by authorized service centers.
Fork not using full travel
Oil level too high, air pressure
too high
Check oil level ( )
Reduce air pressure
Fork extends too quickly,
violent rebound after bum-
ps
Rebound damping insufficient Increase rebound damping
Steerer tends to “close”
when turning
Excessive rebound damping
Decrease rebound damping
Fork slow during extention
or “packs-up” over multiple
bumps
Excessive rebound damping
Decrease rebound damping
Bump noise during return
but without violent re-
bound
Excessive rebound damping
Decrease rebound damping
Dust seal leaks oil
Dust seal damaged
( ) Replace dust seal
Large amount of oil on up-
per tubes or oil leaks from
bottom of fork
Seals damaged, uppers may be
damaged
( ) Replace all seals and have
uppers inspected
Fork “sticky”, does not work
like new
Seals dirty, fork requires main-
tenance
( ) Replace all seals
Oil loss from bottom of fork Bottom nut/screw loose O-ring
damaged
Tighten the nut or screw
( ) Replace O-ring
Loss of sensitivity
Slide bushings worn
Oil old
( ) Replace slide bushings
( ) Change oil
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4
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