User manual WHITE BROTHERS CYCLING WB180

[. . . ] UD180 OWNERS MANUAL UD180 Owners Name: Address: Phone: Purchase Date: Purchase Location: Serial # : Located on backside of right axle clamp Steer Tube Length: Bike Brand: Frame Size: Safety 1. ) NEVER REMOVE STEER TUBE FROM CROWN. THIS IS A PRESSED IN PART, REMOVING IT WILL RENDER BOTH CROWN AND STEERER INOPERABLE*. MAKE SURE YOUR FORK CAPS AND ALL FORK HARDWARE (brake studs, pinch bolts, etc. ) ARE TIGHT 2. ) DO NOT PERFORM ANY MODIFICATIONS OR ADJUSTMENTS THAT ARE NOT OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. INSPECT THE CROWN, TUBES AND AXLE SEAT AREAS FOR ANY SIGNS OF FATIGUE, BENDING, CRACKING OR OTHER DAMAGE. RETURN THEM TO YOUR DEALER FOR A COMPLETE INSPECTION AND NECESSARY REPAIR OR WARRANTY STEPS. [. . . ] The forks should absorb and return fast enough to absorb the next major obstacle. A sign that your forks are rebounding too slowly is if they feel like they pack-up or continue to compress as you go through rough sections. B) If your forks are rebounding too fast, turn the adjustment screw on the top of the right fork leg clockwise 1/2 turn at a time. If the forks appear to be relatively clean, you can probably go 40 hours between servicing. The three things that will most effect the service interval and performance of your forks is water, mud and dust. Depending on how much time you use your forks in those conditions will determine how much service they require. NOTE: When cleaning the fork, it is not recommended to direct water spray at the seals. Internal build up of water and dirt, or a lack of lubrication will cause excessive wear to the forks. In harsh condition it is advisable to inspect the forks for dirt ingestion after each ride. Basic service should include disassembly the forks, cleaning and re-greasing all shafts and seals. At this time, the forks should be carefully inspected for wear and damage before reassembly. NOTE: Disassembly of the hydraulic damper should be left for a dealer who is familiar with servicing the WB forks hydraulic damper. * White Brothers recommends that you consult with a qualified technician before performing the following: Basic Fork Disassembly 1) Disconnect from brake caliper. Remove wheel assembly by loosening fork axle seat pinch bolts loosening and removing front axle. 2) Loosen pinch bolts in steering crowns and slide each fork leg down and out of steering crowns. RIGHT FORK LEG (DAMPER SIDE) DISASSEMBLY 3) Unthread top fork cap (counterclockwise) utilizing a 25mm (1") open end wrench or adjustable wrench. If fork stanchion is clamped in vise during this procedure use jaw pads to prevent damage to fork. Also avoid excessive clamping force to avoid crushing fork stanchion (figure 4). 4) Once top fork cap is loosened sufficiently that it is no longer attached to fork stanchion, grasp lower fork leg at axle seat and compress fork approximately 3" Loosen damper . shaft from fork cap by securing the shaft in aluminum clamp blocks pn FT180-4 and turning counter clockwise until cap can be removed from damper shaft (figure 5). NOTE:Have pan under fork to catch small amount of oil that is in fork. Remove 2mm nylon spacer, auxiliary spring, 2mm nylon spacer, coned shaped compression bumper. NOTE:These parts may have stayed in outer fork leg when removed and will need to be tapped out. [. . . ] 8) If everything is free of problems, coat all parts with a light coating of White Brothers Suspension Lube or other suitable, non-lithium grease. Also lube the DU bushings that are located inside fork outer leg by dipping a socket extension in grease and applying the grease into the inside of the fork leg on the DU bushings. 9) With fork laid over on its side (so dummy rod doesn't fall into lower fork leg), install into outer leg oil seal, circlip, and wiper seal. Then slide outer leg onto inner leg in the vise - Be careful not to fold seals (oil seal & wiper seal) when sliding outer leg onto inner leg. [. . . ]