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entirely. If necessary, deflate the suspension
fork completely and press the handlebars
forcefully downward to check this. This can
block the front wheel. Risk of an accident!
Do not ride your bike when the
suspension fork bottoms out. This could
damage the suspension fork itself as well as
the frame. The spring rate should always be
adjusted to the weight of the rider and the
baggage as well as to the riding conditions.
LOCKOUT
When taking long uphill rides involving hard
pedalling out of the saddle, a suspension fork is
typically bobbing. It is advisable to lock the
damping if the suspension fork has a lockout
mechanism. For downhill rides on uneven
ground the lockout mechanism must be open.
DO NOT ACTIVATE the lockout function
when riding over rough terrain, but only when
riding over smooth terrain (such as roads or
field tracks).
MAINTENANCE
Suspension forks are components of
sophisticated design that require regular
maintenance and care.
You should have your
forks thoroughly checked and overhauled at
regular intervals according to use, e.g., once a
year.
The following routines are essential for
maintenance:
1. Make sure the sliding surfaces of the
stanchion tubes and the wiper rings are
absolutely clean.
2. Clean the suspension fork, if it is soiled,
directly after the ride with water and a soft
sponge.
3. After washing your bike, spray the stanchion
tubes of the suspension fork with a little grease
spray
or apply a very thin film of hydraulic oil.
Compress the fork several times and wipe off
excess lubricant with a clean rag before you set
off for your next ride.
4. Do not use a steam jet or aggressive cleaning
agents for cleaning! Ask your FISHAW customer
service representative for an appropriate
cleaning agent.
5. If your suspension fork has coil springs, you
should regularly have the springs cleaned and
lubricated with a non-corrosive resin-free
grease. Some fork manufacturers supply
special greases for fork maintenance. Strictly
observe the recommendations of the
manufacturers.
6. Suspension forks with air springs must be
checked regularly for air pressure since the air
escapes over time.
Suspension elements are of
sophisticated design. The maintenance
routines and all of the above disassembly of
the suspension elements are jobs best left to
your bicycle mechanic.
Suspension forks are constantly being
sprayed with water and dirt from the front
wheel. Clean them after every ride
Be sure to have your suspension fork
checked by a qualified bicycle mechanic once
a year.
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