Suspension Fork
Suspension fork
Clean and grease your suspension fork regu- larly.
Always use a high quality silicone or Teflon lu- bricant.You can purchase special lubricants for suspension forks at your local specialist dealer.
If your suspension fork has lubricating nipples at the back you should insert a small amount of grease every four weeks.
After six months at the latest the fork has to be lubricated again. For that purpose open the fork and dismount the parts as described in the following paragraph. If you are in doubt please have your bicycle mechanic do the work.
If your suspension fork comes with a dust boot please clean the lower and upper leg and the seal under the dust boots every four weeks. Otherwise, dirt and water can lead to corrosion.
Lubricate the legs regularly with a thin film.
The following instructions refer to MEKS Carbon suspension forks. For other brands please see the instruction manual that comes with the forks.
Safety instructions
Always check the correct position of brakes and wheels after you have worked on the suspension fork as described in the respective chapters. Check that the quick releases are tightly closed.
The inner fork steerer tube is tightly fitted and glued in the fork crown, never try to tear this connection apart or to change the tube.
Never add threads to the steerer tube - danger of breaking!
The hydraulic damping cartridge is pressureri- zed and must not be opened. In case of damage the whole cartridge has to be replaced. Caution:After you have removed the adjustment screw (5) you'll see a small
Before every ride check the suspension fork for signs of damage, deformation or corrosion. If this is the case don't use your bicycle anymo- re.Ask your local dealer for service.
Maintenance and care
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