Vorsprung Smashpot, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions REV C 1...

Page 2: ...ve 110ml of 20wt fork oil PART 1 REMOVE STOCK AIR SPRING See manufacturers service instructions for disassembling the stock air spring and removing it completely from your fork The Vorsprung Smashpot...

Page 3: ...KIT CONTENTS Figure 1 Kit Contents 3...

Page 4: ...s accordingly In some cases the travel of your fork may be increased however it is your responsibility to check with the fork manufacturer to ensure this is permissible Bushing overlap and damper leng...

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Page 6: ...TOP OUT SPRING SPACERS must sit on the INNER TUBE between TOP OUT SPRING ASSEMBLY and SEALHEAD See Drawing 2 and table below for details For example a 160mm travel fork requires 20mm of TOP OUT SPRING...

Page 7: ...AD using a heat gun Make sure you do not cover the ports with Heat Shrink 6 Push INNER TUBE into the OUTER TUBE assembly as far as possible Using a sharp knife or scissors trim back the Heat Shrink to...

Page 8: ...pring better than the other The better fitting end will be the top of the spring as oriented in the fork 9 Slide the Heat Shrink provided on to the COIL SPRING approximately 100mm from the top end of...

Page 9: ...ntial topout noise even with minimum preload please contact us Insert a 2mm allen key through the hole in the INNER TUBE to prevent it from rotating if required 12 Check that the COIL SPRING is adequa...

Page 10: ...to 45in lbs without loctite DO NOT EXCEED TORQUE SPECIFICATION It is important that the SPRING COLLAR be tightened against the TOPCAP Do not simply tighten the TOPCAP onto the INNER SHAFT until the t...

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Page 12: ...ON 36 RHYTHM 20 The complete Smashpot assembly is now ready to be inserted into your fork and should look like the picture above PART 4 SMASHPOT INSTALLATION 21 Apply a generous amount of Slick Honey...

Page 13: ...syringe or graduated cylinder add 20wt suspension fluid as per the following table REQUIRED OIL QTY Fork 20wt Suspension Fluid mL PIKE 100 LYRIK 110 FOX 36 110 Note Rockshox 0W30 oil is an acceptable...

Page 14: ...position or by modifying the shim stack Given you are running the correct spring rate for your weight and riding style the adjustment range provided by using the adjuster dial should be adequate for...

Page 15: ...e below procedure SHIM STACK MODIFICATION 1 Remove Smashpot assembly from your fork by working backwards through the installation instructions 2 Use a 22mm Cone Wrench on the BOTTOM OUT CONE and a 12m...

Page 16: ...e Drawing 3 Stock shim stack configuration CHANGING COIL SPRINGS The correct spring for your weight and riding style should have been selected at the time of purchase If you are running too much or to...

Page 17: ...down inside the stanchion Compress the fork fully and you should be able to grab the INNER TUBE and pull it out of the stanchion 4 Thread a gear shift cable through the hole in the top of the INNER TU...

Page 18: ...PRING COLLAR to torque to 45in lbs without loctite DO NOT EXCEED TORQUE SPECIFICATION It is important that the SPRING COLLAR be tightened against the TOPCAP Do not simply tighten the TOPCAP onto the I...