ADJUSTING RIDE QUALITIES
98 XVERT forks offer a wide adjustment range to suit individual riding preference and rider weight by simply changing the Micro
Cellular Urethane (MCUÕs). Fine tune adjustments can be made using the preload adjuster located on top of the fork crown.
Softer blue, and harder yellow MCUÕs are available from your Dealer.
NOTE: Since 98 model forks use a compression stack in the right leg only, MCUÕs and Springs used in previous Manitou forks are
NOT interchangeable with later versions of XVERT forks.
Compression Spring Fine Tuning: Figure 15
Fine tuning adjustments to the spring rate are made by rotating the
adjuster knobs located on top of the crown. The 98 XVERTÕs use a
compression spring system in the right leg only. The right knob is
used to adjust preload. Rotating the knobs clockwise will firm the
ride, adding preload to the compression stack. Rotating the knobs
counter clockwise will soften the ride. Four full revolutions will
take the adjuster from full soft to the extreme firm setting.
Compression Damping Fine Tuning: Figure 16
To adjust the compression damping for the XVERT and the
XVERT R remove the compression damping assemble from the top
of the left leg. Adjust the set screw in the valve seat to increase
compression damping and out to reduce the compression damping.
Try adjusting one full turn at a time. To adjust XVERT TI models
simply rotate the compression damping knob located on top of the
left leg crown. Rotating the knob clockwise will increase the
damping, rotating the knob counter clockwise will reduce the
damping. Excessive damping will give you a harsh ride over sharp
bumps like rocky sections, but will feel good in large hits like G-
outs. Insufficient compression damping will bottom out in the large
hit G-outs and bob a little while climbing but feel plush on the sharp
hits. A correctly adjusted fork will perform good in all condition.
Rebound Damping Fine Tuning: Figure 17
To adjust the XVERT simply rotate the rebound damping knob
located on the bottom of the left leg. Rotating the knob clockwise
will increase the damping, rotating the knob counter clockwise will
reduce the damping. Excessive rebound damping will give you a
harsh ride over repetitive bumps (like braking bumps) because the
fork will pack up. Insufficient rebound damping will make the fork
over active, top out and slap back when landing from a jump. We
suggest that you try adjusting your fork on the very active side,
minimum rebound. Then try it over a variety of terrain and turn in
more rebound from there.
FIGURE 15: PRELOAD
FIGURE 16: COMPRESSION DAMPING
FIGURE 17 REBOUND DAMPING
For additional tuning tips we recommend that you obtain a copy of the MRD tuning Manual P/N:85-3485 and check out the
MRD Race Tuning kits available at your dealer.
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