User manual MANITOU BKACJ ELITE

[. . . ] WHEN INSTALLING THE WHEEL WITH A PROPERLY INFLATED TIRE, CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE FORK ACHIEVES MINIMUM TIRE CLEARANCE. MEASURE FROM THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE TIRE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BRAKE ARCH, SEE FIGURE A. SEE TABLE 1 FOR MAXIMUM TIRE WIDTH. 2004 MANITOU BLACK FORK LINE BLACK COMP . . . . . . . . . . . 100 OR 120 MM TRAVEL / COIL SPRING / FLUID FLOW DAMPING / SINGLE CROWN / RA CASTING BLACK ELITE . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 OR 120 MM TRAVEL / COIL SPRING / FLUID FLOW DAMPING (REBOUND ADJUST) / SINGLE CROWN / RA CASTING BLACK SUPER AIR . . . 80, 100 OR 120 MM TRAVEL / AIR SPRING / FLUID FLOW DAMPING (REBOUND ADJUST) / SINGLE CROWN / RA CASTING BLACK PLATINUM. . . . . 90-120 MM RAPID TRAVEL WIND-DOWN / COIL SPRING / TPC LOCK-OUT / SINGLE CROWN / RA CASTING You can also download this manual at www. answerproducts. com. BICYCLING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES THAT THE RIDER STAY IN CONTROL OF HIS OR HER BICYCLE AT ALL TIMES. [. . . ] Turning the knob clockwise increases spring preload and decreases sag, while turning the knob counterclockwise decreases spring preload and increases sag. On air-coil forks, remove the air cap located on the top of the left leg and, using a dedicated shock pump (Manitou part #85-4069), inflate the fork with the desired pressure (75% of rider weight for 80 mm travel forks, or 50% of rider weight for 100 mm and above). Be aware that sometimes air systems lose a small amount of pressure when the pump is removed, so you may want to check exactly how much your pump loses by reinstalling it after you have set and checked pressure. If adjusting the preload or air pressure does not provide the proper sag you may require a new ride kit. Please see recommended ride kits below. WARRANTY INFORMATION Any Answer Products fork found by the factory to be defective in materials and/or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase (or two years in EU countries) will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer, free of charge, when received at the factory, freight prepaid. This warranty does not cover breakage, bending, or damage that may result from crashes or falls. This warranty does not cover any fork that has been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. Any modifications made by the user will render the warranty null and void. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, and any implied are limited in duration to the same duration as the expressed warranty herein. Answer Products shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. If for any reason warranty work is necessary, return the fork with original purchase receipt to the place of purchase. At that time, instructions for repair, return, or replacement shall be given. Customers in countries other than USA should contact their dealer or local distributor. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The steerer tube may need to be cut to length to fit your bicycle head tube. If you are not familiar with this procedure, or do not have the proper tools to cut the steerer tube, it is recommended that you seek a dealer with a qualified bicycle mechanic to perform installation. THE STEERER TUBE AND STANCHIONS (INNER LEGS) ARE A ONE TIME PRECISION PRESS FIT AT THE FACTORY AND CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE CROWN. REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CROWN/STEERER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO INCREASE STEERER TUBE LENGTHS OR CHANGE DIAMETERS. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE STEERER TUBE OR STANCHIONS WILL RESULT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND SHOULD NEVER BE DONE. TABLE 3: SAG MEASUREMENT FORK TRAVEL 80 mm 100 mm 120 mm SAG 12-16 mm 18-24 mm 25-28 mm REBOUND DAMPING ADJUSTMENT Rebound adjusters on Manitou forks are located on the bottom of the right fork leg. Turning the knob clockwise (as you are looking at the fork from the bottom) increases rebound damping, while turning the knob counterclockwise decreases rebound damping. BREAK-IN Your new fork is designed to break in during your first few rides (about 20 hours total riding time). Prior to break-in, you may notice your fork feels tight and slightly notchy. Following the break-in period, your fork will feel much smoother and will react to bumps much better than when you first put it on your bike. [. . . ] Ensure that the front brake cable is properly routed and check brake adjustment. CHECKING OIL LEVEL IMPORTANT: Setting the proper oil level in your damped suspension fork is critical. Too much oil will restrict travel and may cause damage to the system and create an unsafe riding condition. Finish reading this entire section prior to altering the oil level. To check the oil level, remove the compression assembly located in the top of the right leg (as you are looking at the fork from the rider's position). Leave the left side spring stack in place to keep the fork fully extended. [. . . ]