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Travel Adjust Guidelines for TALAS Forx
Travel can be changed either on or off the bike.
Decreasing Travel
From 125mm (full extension) travel, turn the TALAS knob (Fig. 1) clockwise to shorten the travel.
Each click represents 3mm of travel change. There are 15 positions in 3.5 rotations.
Turn knob desired number of clicks, then compress and hold down the fork for a few seconds.
Cycle the fork a few times and it will hold down at its new shorter travel.
Increasing Travel
From shorter travel turn the TALAS knob counter-clockwise to increase travel.
Turn knob desired number of clicks and unweight the fork for a few seconds to allow the fork to extend.
If riding, it will be necessary to pop a wheelie a few times in order to sufficiently unweight the fork.
Maintenance Guidelines for TALAS Forx
TALAS Forx feature proprietary seals that make the TALAS system virtually maintenance free.
It is recommended that the TALAS system be rebuilt every eighteen (18) months.
TALAS Forx Seal kit part number is 803-00-090.
Please note that the slot at the bottom of the left fork leg is NOT an adjustment. It is used when loosening the
bottom nut from the TALAS Base Stud.
TALAS is an acronym for Travel Adjustable Linear Air Spring. TALAS is a revolutionary FOX air-spring system that
allows on the fly travel adjustment and a linear air spring for the Ultimate Lightweight Freeride bike. The TALAS knob
changes the travel 3mm per click which allows the rider to change the travel while riding from 85mm to 125mm. The
TALAS air-spring system automatically changes the air pressure and spring rate when the travel is adjusted ensuring
consistent ride performance for the bike in all settings. TALAS also has an IFP and secondary air chamber which
makes the air-spring curve linear so it has an exact coil-spring feel throughout the travel which provides the best bump
absorption. The TALAS knob can change travel on the fly and requires no tools nor disassembly - simply turn the knob
and compress or unweight the fork.
Set-up Guidelines for TALAS Forx
Air pressure on TALAS Forx can be set at any travel. For simplicity the TALAS Air Spring Guide is for a 125mm
travel setting. Use these air pressures as a starting point to set up your TALAS fork.
1) Turn the knob all the way counter-clockwise to achieve 125mm of travel.
2) Hold outer Travel Adjuster knob from spinning and unscrew counter-clockwise the center TALAS Air Top Cap
Knob (Fig. 2) to access the schrader valve.
3) Attach a FOX Racing Shox high pressure pump to the schrader valve.
4) Pump to desired pressure (refer to chart at right for TALAS Air Spring
Guidelines).
5) Remove pump. Check for proper sag before replacing air cap.
6) Check sag on TALAS Forx according to the instructions on page 11 and
adjust air pressure as needed.
Warning: Do not remove the TALAS topcap unless you are an Authorized FOX Racing Shox Service
Center with the appropriate pressurization tools.
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