User manual WHITE BROTHERS CYCLING 2004COILTM1.0

[. . . ] Grand Junction, CO 81505 USA 1. 800. 999. 8277 www. whitebrotherscycling. com A division of Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 FORK INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 TUNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 5 EXPLODED VIEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 6 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 7 SAFETY WARNING: RIDING A BIKE IS DANGEROUS. NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING OR INSPECTING YOUR BIKE AND IT'S COMPONENTS IS EVEN MORE DANGEROUS. IT IS ALSO DANGEROUS TO NOT READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. REMOVING IT WILL RENDER BOTH THE CROWN AND STEERER INOPERABLE. * MAKE SURE THE FORK CAPS AND ALL FORK HARDWARE (brake studs, pinch bolts, etc. ) ARE TIGHT. [. . . ] Release the lockout by turning the knob counter-clockwise. Inflate the fork as described under Steering Stem "Tuning" below. Star Fangled Nut Optional Headset Spacer Upper Triple Clamp Steerer Tube Headset Upper Race Headset Race Frame with Headset Cups Stanchion Tube Lower Triple Clamp Figure #1 Figure #2 Figure #3 Page 3 10. Install your front brake and adjust according to the manufactures instructions. Install and tighten the wheel in the front fork. Ensure that there is sufficient thread engagement (5 or more threads with the quick release in the lock position) due to the thicker White Brothers drop-outs or on the 20 mm thru axle, the pinch bolts and axle nut are tight. Install the front wheel per manufactures specifications. Check to see that the brakes are adjusted and properly working. Make sure the brake cable doesn't interfere with any part of the bike when the fork is compressed and released. Warning: When installing the wheel or a new tire, check for minimum clearance. Measure from the highest point on the tire to the under side of the crown. There must be 1/8" or 3mm more clearance than the forks travel to ensure adequate clearance in all riding conditions. Any less clearance can cause the tire to hit the crown resulting in serious injury or death. TUNING To get the most out of your White Brothers fork, it is important that you tune the fork to fit your riding style and the terrain you ride in. INITIAL BREAK-IN PERIOD: Your new fork is designed to break-in over a period of 10 hours or more of riding. As all the parts bed into each other, the stiction (friction) of the fork decreases and the sensitivity increases. After the initial brake-in period , fine tuning the air pressure and damping adjustments may be beneficial to achieve the best possible performance for your weight and riding style. TOOLS NEEDED: High pressure air pump (WB 97-725) Air Tight adaptor (WB 97-726) 15/16" socket with ratchet. 4mm Allen Wrench 5mm Allen wrench 6mm Allen wrench Figure #4 Your new White Brothers fork is designed with a coil spring combined with a air spring and oil cartridge damping. The following guidelines for adjusting and maintaining your fork will enable you to enjoy maximum performance and longevity from your fork. First test ride the fork over easy terrain. If after riding the fork over varied terrain you decide that more tuning is necessary, continue to the next step. The compression or spring of the fork can be changed three ways; by changing the air pressure, adjusting the settings of the damper cartridge and changing the spring for a different rate. To change the air pressure, remove the snap in dust cap (use a finger nail or small screw driver) so that the schrader valve stem is exposed. (see Figure #4) 4. A high pressure shock pump is the best way to inflate cartridges. WB recommends you purchase the High Pressure Air Pump # 97-725. Test ride after each adjustment until the air cartridge is at an adequate pressure. [. . . ] Move the knob to the "7 o'clock" or "locked out " position and HOLD IT THERE. Pull the lower damper shaft downward as far as it will go and turn it clockwise, still holding the knob in the "locked out" position, until the shaft will not turn. Make sure the damper cartridge is tight in the stanchion tube. Make sure all the spacers and bottoming bumpers are installed on the control rods (see exploded views for proper installation). [. . . ]