User manual AIWA AD-F880

[. . . ] Make sure the brake line is not crimped or contacts the tire as the fork moves through its travel. 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 MINIMUM BRAKE ARCH CLEARANCE. [. . . ] Pressing them out will permanently damage the crown beyond repair and render it unsafe for any continued use. Never attempt to thread a threadless steerer tube. Cutting threads will weaken the steerer tube and cause an unsafe condition. The only safe thing to do is to obtain the proper crown/steerer from your dealer, or contact Answer Customer Service at (800) 423-0273. Any other alteration or modification to your fork should be considered unsafe. Contact Answer Customer Service prior to modifying your fork in any way for safety information. Do not use the fork if any parts are broken, bent, cracked, or you suspect may be damaged. Contact your dealer or Answer Products Customer Service at (800) 4230273 if you have any questions concerning the integrity or condition of your fork. Answer Products recommends that you periodically inspect your fork for wear and damage. Inspect the crown, inner legs, outer legs, dropouts and brake arch areas for cracks or damage. TABLE 2: TRAVEL MEASUREMENT FORK TRAVEL 80 mm 100 mm 120 mm SEAL TO CROWN MEASUREMENT Around 101 mm Around 121 mm Around 141 mm MEASURING SAG You'll need a tape measure, a pencil, a piece of paper and a helper. Measure the distance from the front axle's centerline to the bottom of the upper crown when no one's sitting on the bike and write this distance down. 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. After 20 hours, you may want to recheck adjustments (where applicable) to fine tune the fork completely. RAPID TRAVEL WIND DOWN To change the travel with Rapid Travel Wind Down, just turn the knob located at the top of the left leg (from a rider's perspective) clockwise for shorter travel and counterclockwise for longer travel. There is a dial indicator to determine the travel you are in. The number that is right side up from the rider's perspective (at the back of the fork crown) indicates your current travel setting. Do not attempt to activate this travel adjust feature while riding. COMPRESSION DAMPING ADJUSTMENT ­ TPC LOCKOUT For TPC with lockout forks, a simple turn of the knob located on top of the right leg is all that is needed to add compression damping and activate the lockout. Turning the knob clockwise (as you are looking from a rider's position) increases compression damping and activates the lockout, while turning the knob counterclockwise decreases compression damping and deactivates the lockout. The last 1/2 turn of the knob activates the lockout, while the initial part of the knob's travel increases or decreases compression damping. 04 BLACK SERVICE PART KITS 04 BLACK Damping Assemblies 85-5800 85-5868 85-5556 85-5365 85-5306 85-5802 85-5322 BLACK Comp/Elite/Super Air Compression Damping Assembly BLACK Platinum Compression Damping Assembly BLACK Comp 100 mm Rebound Damping Assembly BLACK Comp 120 mm Rebound Damping Assembly BLACK Elite/Super Air 100 mm Rebound Damping Assembly BLACK Elite/Super Air/Platinum 120 mm Rebound Damping Assembly BLACK Super Air 80 mm Rebound Damping Assembly SPV DAMPING ADJUSTMENT With SPV damping, your suspension's compression damping characteristics and position sensitivity can be set with an SPV pump (Manitou part #85-4161). [. . . ] Do not use the fork if any parts are broken, bent, cracked, or you suspect may be damaged. Check the headset for proper adjustment per headset manufacturer's instructions. 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. The damping is located in the right leg of your fork. [. . . ]