2.
NORMAL
BOOT
STRETCHED-
OUT BOOT
WARNINGS:
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Any HeadShok fork should be installed and adjusted by a
qualified mechanic. Brakes must also be installed and adjust-
ed by a qualified mechanic. (This applies to either cantilever-
type or disc brakes.) If the brakes are improperly installed or
misadjusted, the bicycle will not be safe to ride. Improper
installation, service, or adjustment of the fork or brakes will
place the rider in danger of serious injury or death.
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Only use brakes designed to be mounted to existing cantilever
bosses or disc brake mount on the fork. Do not attempt to add
any brake mount or use any brake device that requires adapt-
ing the fork’s existing brake mounts. Altering or adapting exist-
ing brake mounts or installing new brake mounts will void the
fork’s warranty, and may result in structural failure of the fork.
Structural failure of fork will result in loss of control of the bicy-
cle, placing the rider in danger of serious injury or death.
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If the suspension fork ever begins to make “knocking” or
“klunking” noises, or if it ever shows an unexplained increase
in travel, or looks like it is extended farther than it was orig-
inally, stop riding the bike and bring it to a HeadShok dealer
for inspection. Possible indications of a problem are:
* An increase in the fork’s extension or travel.
* A stretched-out fork boot (See below.)
* A stretched or strained front brake cable.
* “Knocking” or “klunking” noises coming from fork.
If any of the above
symptoms manifest
themselves and are
ignored, the result
could be a separa-
tion of the fork from
the bicycle frame,
leading to an acci-
dent with risk of
serious injury to, or
death of the rider.
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