TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fork seems to Òtop outÓ or has slight clunking feel when front wheel comes off the ground:
Excessive preload or insufficient rebound damping will result in a Òtop outÓ. Select MCUÕs that better fit your weight and riding
style, having the preload adjuster set mid to low range, and increase the rebound damping to eliminate Òtop outÓ.
The fork feels less active and is not getting the travel it used to when it was new:
Chances are that the fork is developing stiction. Cleaning and applying light oil to the stanchions will help.
Outer legs feel loose on inner legs and bushings, a knock or rock can be felt when pushed from side to side.
Avery small knock is normal with the new 98 harder bushings. If the knock is excessive or you can feel the fork rocking then the
bushing should be removed and replaced. To do this you must have the Answer Products Bushing Removal and Replacement Tool
Kit.
A small amount of oil seems to be leaking from the left leg at the adjuster cap:
If the 98 XVERT is stored upside down for a period of time a small amount of oil may leak through the adjuster cap / knob
assembly. The cap area is not subjected to damping pressure. A small leak in that area will not affect the performance of the fork or
cause any type of damage. We recommend that you store your Manitou right side up. If this condition causes you some problems
please contact your Answer Products dealer or call our warranty tech department for prompt service.
Fork is making a scraping noise that sounds as if the spring is binding:
There is a small seam around the outer diameter of the bushing connector. This seam is probably rubbing on the inside diameter of
the right inner leg. To eliminate the scraping sound, remove the right side adjuster assembly, elastomer and spring. File or sand the
outside diameter of the clear bushing connector just enough to remove the seam. Lubricate the spring, elastomers and bushing
spacers liberally with grease and re-insert into fork. Tighten the right adjuster cap.
CYCLE COMPUTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow the instructions in your owners manual with the following exceptions:
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL A HOLE IN THE DROPOUT. THIS
MAY WEAKEN THE DROPOUT, WILL VOID THE WARRANTY,
AND MAY CAUSE AN UNSAFE CONDITION WITH RISK OF
INJURY. DO NOT USE THE TEMPLATE PROVIDED IN THE 95
OR 96 SERVICE MANUAL.
98 XVERT SERVICE MANUAL
P/N 85-3589
ANSWER PRODUCTS
28209 AVENUE STANFORD, VALENCIA, CA 91355
(805) 257-4411
www.answerproducts.com
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