Manitou 98 XVERT Manual Download

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bottom of the crown. The minimum clearance allowed is as
follows: XVERT SC 3.2Ó (81MM)
XVERT R 4.0Ó (102MM)
XVERT TI 5.0Ó (129MM)
Any less clearance can result in accident resulting in serious
injury or death. Figure 3

FIGURE 3: TIRE CLEARANCE

SPARE PARTS: Table 1

Spare parts can be ordered through your local dealer. If you have any problems that you cannot resolve with your dealer, you may
call Answer Products Technical/Warranty Service Department at (805) 257-4411, 8:00 AM to 5:00PM, Pacific Standard, Monday
through Friday, In addition helpful information can be found on the Answer Products Web Site, http://www.answerproducts.com.
Included on the site is down loadable manuals and e-mail technical support.

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

5 WEIGHT FORK OIL, 8 OZ BOTTLE

85-3470

2.5 WEIGHT FORK OIL, 8 OZ BOTTLE

85-3471

DH FORK CAR RACK ADAPTER

85-3534

98 VERT STICKER SET

85-3567

98 XVERT TI STICKER SET

85-3568

98 XVERT R STICKER SET

85-3569

1 1/8Ó TO 1 _Ó HEADSET KIT

85-3645

XVERT INNER LEG PLUG REMOVAL KIT

85-3654

100CC 5 WEIGHT FORK OIL

85-3656

98 OEM REFLECTOR BRACKET KIT

85-3674

X-VERT/R/HAYES BUSHING KIT

85-3733

98 SOFT KIT SX/SX R/SX RR

85-3538

98 MEDIUM KIT SX/SX R/SX RR

85-3839

98 FIRM KIT SX/SX R/SX RR

85-3840

ADJUSTER KIT ALUMINUM SX & XVERT

85-3848

98 CROWN STEER INNER LEG SET XVERT CROMOLY

85-3858

98 CROWN STEER INNER LEG SET XVERT ALUMINUM

85-3859

98 REBOUND DAMPER REBUILD KIT XVERT/R

85-3864

98 REBOUND DAMPER REBUILD KIT XVERT TI

85-3865

98 COMPRESSION DAMPING REBUILD KIT SX/R/XVERT

85-3866

98 COMPRESSION DAMPING KIT XVERT R

85-3868

98 COMPRESSION DAMPING REBUILD KIT XVERT TI

85-3869

98 SOFT RIDE KIT XVERT R

85-3871

98 MEDIUM RIDE KIT XVERT R

85-3872

98 FIRM RIDE KIT XVERT R

85-3873

98 CROWN STEER SET XVERT R ALUMINUM

85-3875

98 CROWN STEER SET XVERT TI ALUMINUM

85-3876

98 INNER LEG SMALL XVERT R

85-3877

98 INNER LEG LARGE XVERT R

85-3878

98 INNER LEG MEDIUM XVERT R

85-3879

98 INNER LEG SMALL XVERT TI

85-3880

98 INNER LEG LARGE XVERT TI

85-3881

98 INNER LEG MEDIUM XVERT TI

85-3882

98 XVERT RED CASTING ASSEMBLY

85-3890

98 XVERT/R MANGO CASTING ASSEMBLY

85-3891

98 BUSHING REMOVAL TOOL

85-3892

98 BUSHING SIZER TOOL

85-3893

98 XVERT HAYES MANGO CASTING ASSEMBLY

85-3895

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Summary of Contents for 98 XVERT

Page 1: ...ny other alterations or modifications to your fork should be considered unsafe Contact Answer Products Technical Support prior to modifying your fork in any way for safety information 4 Do not use any Manitou Fork if any parts appear to be broken bent cracked or damaged Contact your dealer or Answer Products Technical Support 800 670 7446 if you have any questions concerning the integrity or condi...

Page 2: ...f frame 7 Install upper bearings spacers and stem 8 Install stem cap and screw tighten until slack just disappears 9 Install handlebars to desired height Torque stem handlebar pinch screws and stem clamping system to manufacturerÕs instructions 10 Install brakes and adjust per manufacturers instructions Note All 98 Manitou Forks Forks are equipped with a secondary catch dropout 11 Adjust front whe...

Page 3: ...BRACKET KIT 85 3674 X VERT R HAYES BUSHING KIT 85 3733 98 SOFT KIT SX SX R SX RR 85 3538 98 MEDIUM KIT SX SX R SX RR 85 3839 98 FIRM KIT SX SX R SX RR 85 3840 ADJUSTER KIT ALUMINUM SX XVERT 85 3848 98 CROWN STEER INNER LEG SET XVERT CROMOLY 85 3858 98 CROWN STEER INNER LEG SET XVERT ALUMINUM 85 3859 98 REBOUND DAMPER REBUILD KIT XVERT R 85 3864 98 REBOUND DAMPER REBUILD KIT XVERT TI 85 3865 98 COM...

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Page 7: ...ding this entire section prior to making any changes to the oil level To check the oil level remove only the compression damping assembly located in the top of the left leg Leave the right side compression stack adjuster MCU spring assembly in place to keep the fork fully extended Use a tape measure or Òdip stickÓ to determine the oil level Oil level should be between 3 5Ó 89MM and 5 75Ó 146MM bel...

Page 8: ...ut of the inner leg 3 Remove 2 nd or 3 rd Stg Elastomer and capture the 1 8Ó Dia detent ball 4 Adjuster needle must be unscrewed from the shaft 5 Remove valve nut using end wrench and holding the shaft in soft jaws or collet to prevent damage Compression Damping Disassembly figure 12 1 The compression damping assembly is almost identical to the lower shaft assembly 2 Unscrew the compression dampin...

Page 9: ...aft Figure 11 1 Install all o rings and seals removed 2 Grease all seals lightly with a seal grease 3 Apply small amount of blue loctite to piston seat threads 4 Assemble shim stack and spacers inexact order that they were removed For XVERT XVERT R thread on valve nut and torque 30 IN LB 3 5 N m max For XVERT TI hand tighten piston seat Be sure large blow off washer will slide over piston spacer a...

Page 10: ...ip snaps into the groove 5 Clean adjuster cap threads thoroughly Clean threads on inside of inner leg 6 Assemble MCUÕs springs and connectors with thick grease 7 Install adjuster assembly into inner leg just hand tight WARNING INNER FORK LEGS CROWN The inner fork legs and steer tube are press fit into the crown and may never be removed Removing them will make the fork unsafe to use If you see any ...

Page 11: ...mpression damping Try adjusting one full turn at a time To adjust XVERT TI models simply rotate the compression damping knob located on top of the left leg crown Rotating the knob clockwise will increase the damping rotating the knob counter clockwise will reduce the damping Excessive damping will give you a harsh ride over sharp bumps like rocky sections but will feel good in large hits like G ou...

Page 12: ... 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 Th...

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