Velvet R owner`s manual
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1. 1 Remove ae 4 4 amp er Valve on the need to bleed air from the air 2277 _____________________ Sag is the compression of the fork caused by the rider s weight A proper sag setting is crucial for the performance of your fork If sag is not properly set your fork is not able to follow the contours of the trail In the INITIAL SETUP QUICKSTART section you ensured your VELVET R is pumped up to 70 psi Now this setting is perfect for most riders However after checking your sag setting as instructed below you might find that the fork is not set for your body weight Using the AIR PRESSURE SETTINGS TABLE on the previous page you can more accurately dial in the correct amount of pressure your VELVET R needs for maximum performance given your body weight To set sag 1 If your fork is travel adjustable set it to maximum travel 2 Throw on your normal riding gear and carefully mount your bike Wait about 10 seconds to allow the suspension to settle 3 Carefully dismount the bike and measure the distance between the dust wiper and the zip tie This is sag The sag should be about 2590 of maximum travel So for a 130mm VELVET R the distance between the zip tie and dust wiper should be about 30mm J 4 df you have ight need to ADD air to the air chamber if you have than 30mm of sag a fork returns after be2. VELVET OUNER 5 MM E ALUMINUM STEERER REBOUND KNOB ceeeeees FORGED ALUMINUM CROWN EM Air PRESSURE ADJUST UPPER TUBES MAGNESIUM LOWERS E 5 Low PRESSURE AIR SPRING SYSTEM LA FINN FF E In your possession is the culmination of hard work d dication and a promise to provide you with the best suspension fork in the world As a manufacturer and designer of innovative high end mountain biking products X Fusion s reputation for quality and performance 15 built upon thorough testing of every product to ensure its function and durability We can t guarantee trips to the podium but we ll guarantee that we ll hold up our end of the suspension fork part of the formula You ride hard and our VELVET R will work hard for you Deal Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully as it contains important information about the proper installation use care and VELVET R fork Don t be that one person on the mountain bike forums who didn anual do your part and learn how to use our product It ll save you time and frustration not to mention a few bucks PELA Before riding please read INITIAL SETUP QUICKSTART proper setup and use of your new X Fusion fork If you are unsure of the proper use or function of your new fork please call yo r nearest X Fusion Service Center for further information Shoul
3. in dry and dusty conditions To maintain valid the general warranty conditions it is also necessary for all products to be set up and used in accordance with the X Fusion user manual and the Bicycle Manufacturer s user manual At 200 hours or 12 months from original purchase date Send fork to an Authorized Service Center for general inspection of the replacement parts To keep your fork performing at its best we strongly recommend using only X Fusion Authorized Service Centers General exclusions from this warranty shall include but are not limited to any failures caused by Installation of parts or accessories that are not qualitatively equivalent to genuine X Fusion parts Abnormal strain neglect abuse and or misuse Accident or collision damage Modification of original parts Lack of proper maintenance See the MAINTENANCE section Any attempt to disassemble damper assembly Shipping damages or loss purchase of full value insurance is recommended 13 Damage to interior or exterior caused by improper cable routing seatpost rocks crashes or improper installation Oil changes service not performed by X Fusion or an Authorized Service Center Specific exclusions from this wa
4. will help you find the ride that s right You might even change your rebound depending on the type of conditions you re riding in Stutter bumps for example might necessitate that your fork quickly prepares for the next hit therefore you might want a faster rebound NNN _____________________ X Fusion forks are high performance products The hydraulic dampers are not designed to be serviceable by the end user DO NOT PUNCTURE EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES or DISASSEMBLE Always keep your fork clean Use warm water mild soap and a soft scrub brush to clean your fork NEVER USE A HIGH POWERED WASHER FOR CLEANING YOUR FORK __2______2 X Fusion has Authorized Service Centers located various countries around the world Please consult the list of our Service Centers locat d on the back cover of this Manual or for the most up to date list please visit us on the web at www x fusion shox com Service Intervals T Procedure Frequency Wipe down externals Every ride Oil Change Every 200 hours or 18 months Replace dust wipers Every 200 hours or 18 months Replace air seals Every 200 hours or 18 months R
5. d your fork show signs of air and or oil leakage make any unusual noises during use please stop using the product immediately and return it to your dealer or authorized X Fusion Service Center for inspection Riding with an incorrectly installed malfunctioning or damaged fork can be dangerous and could cause serious rider injury or damage to the product Also please keep in mind the following important safety points Verify that the brakes are installed and adjusted properly before riding your bicycle If your fork tops or bottoms out excessively or makes unusual noises immediately stop riding and contact an X Fusion Service Center for inspection Use only X Fusion replacement parts Using aftermarket parts on X Fusion products will void its warranty 7 If mounting the bicycle in a carrier designed to hold a fork by its dropouts use caution not to tilt the bicycle to either side Tilting the bike with the dropouts in the carrier can cause structural damage to the fork Ensure that the fork is fastened securely with the quick release and that the rear wheel is properly held If the bicycle ever tilts or falls from a bicycle carrier do not ride it until it is examined by X Fusion or an Authorized X Fusion Service Center A fork leg or dropout failure can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries X Fusion forks do not include reflectors for on road use Proper reflectors meeting the Consumer Product Safety Com
6. eplace piston O ring Every 200 hours or 18 months PEA ANN __ ms The warranty period for all X Fusion forks is 24 months starting from the original date of purchase and is valid for all countries of the European Community A copy of the original purchase receipt must accompany each fork that is sent for repair under these warranty terms The acceptance of a warranty claim during the 24 month warranty period is up to the discretion of X Fusion or any Authorized Service Center acting on its behalf X Fusion or its agents will determine if the failure is due to workmanship or product abuse The warranty will be void if the buyer does not inform the seller of the damage after its discovery within 60 days X Fusion applies only the terms of warranty mentioned in this contract and in the legal bill and reserves the right to judge if the product is subject of the following terms 2 X Fusion and its agents reserve the right to all final warranty or non warranty decisions To maintain valid the general guarantee conditions for all X Fusion forks it is absolutely necessary that the buyer executes the periodical maintenance and that cleaning and maintenance are carried out according to the following time table Before each ride clean the fork off with water and mild soap Do not use a high pressure washer Each 15 hours maintenance and cleaning of the fork if used in mud and or rain All 50 hours maintenance and cleaning of the fork if used
7. g position The recommended amount of sag 15 generally 20 3096 of the total shock travel Compression Damping The damping force generated by the shock as it is being compressed Generally compression damping is speed sensitive meaning the faster the shock travels the higher the force of compression dampingdt produces Rebound Damping The damping force generated by the shock as it returns to full extension Spring Rate Defined as the amount of force required to compress the spring a given amount Generally it is referred to in pounds per inch Ibs in HEEL ________ __ ___________ It is extremely important that your VELVET R is installed correctly by a qualified bicycle mechanic Improperly installed forks are extremely dangerous and can result in severe and or fataldnjuries Please support your local bike shop and have them properly install your fork If you must do it yourself 1 2 n Remove the existing fork from the bicycle and the crown race from the fork Measure the length of the fork steerer tube againsSt the length of steerer tube The steerer tube may need cutting to the proper length Make sure there is sufficient length to clamp the stem Install the headset crown race firmly against the top of the fork crown Install the fork assembly on the bike Adjust the headset until no play or drag is felt Install disc brakes according to the manufacturer s instructions When changing tires always make su
8. hall have no liability or obligation beyond repair or replacement of your fork pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty provisions of this manual 15 Ass 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com Germany 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com Switzerland 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com Spain 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com Benelux France 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com Israel 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com Ita
9. ing compressed bound knob Turning the knob clockwise ork to return to full extension faster d damping slowing the return of FASTER CCW The VELVET R has 16 to 20 clicks of adjustment from full OUT to full IN X Fusion cannot tell you what the correct rebound setting is Rebound is a personal preference X Fusion recommends that you play around with your rebound settings to find a setting you like TUTTLE PEEL HH EHI HL IH I A LL Remember that if your rebound is too slow your VELVET R will have a tendency to pack up as it cannot extend fast enough before encountering the next bump Your VELVET will eventually run out of travel to do its job On the other hand if your rebound is too fast what you will have on your bike is a glorified pogo stick providing you nothing more than an out of control spring You definitely don t want to be kicked off the bike by your chaotic rebound setting So try to find a rebound setting that is in between As stated in INITIAL SETUP QUICKSTART X Fusion recommends that you set your rebound to 6 clicks IN from full OUT Or put another way turn your rebound knob fully counterclockwise until it stops now turn it clockwise 6 clicks That s the baseline setting Now go out and ride around a bit Since you know your baseline setting experiment going 2 clicks out or in If you don t like the new setting come back in or out 1 click This procedure is called bracketing and
10. ly 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com Korea ROC 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com United Kingdom 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com Japan 475 W Sunnyoaks Avenue Campbell CA 95008 USA Phone 408 866 0188 Fax 408 866 0100 Toll free 866 319 SHOX 7469 E mail usinfo x fusion shox com
11. mission s CPSC requirements should be installed if the fork will be used on public roads Do not attempt to modify the components of an X Fusion fork Altering the components can seriously sacrifice the reliability and strength of the fork which can lead to serious injury or death Adhere to the maintenance interval specified in the Maintenance section of this owner s manual Not only will you lengthen the life of your fork it will enable you call the podium your home away from home Your VELVET R fork contains are that are filled to high pressures Make sure all air chambers are empty before attempting to take apart the fork Better yet have all service and maintenance performed by an X Fusion Service Center X Fusion recommends the following to ensure your safety and make you a popular figurehead on the trails Keep your bicycle and suspension in supreme working condition Wear protective clothing eye protection and helmet every time you ride Know and ride within your limits Follow IMBAS Rules of the Trail For more information go to www imba com 1 Ride on open trails only 2 Leave no trace 3 Control your bicycle 4 Always yield trail 5 Never scare animals 6 Plan ahead TTT LEU EHE HIE DEE 4 PALA B Lg Shock Sag The amount by which the shock compresses with the rider seated in the normal ridin
12. re there is at least 5 mm between the tire and the bottom of the fork brace with the air in the fork completely discharged and the fork completely compressed 5 LIMB SIAR ______________ Your VELVET R is simple to use and setup X Fusion recommends that you consult the AIR PRESSURE SETTINGS TABLE on the next page and fill the air chamber with the air pressure corresponding to your body weight and set the REBOUND knob to 6 clicks IN from FULL OPEN Ride your bike around a little bit and let the VELVET R take in a few bumps and hits before commencing adjustment This allows the oil seals and other systems to get primed get adjusted and prepare for world dominating performance Air Pressure Settings Table Rider Weight in Ibs kg Pressure Setting in psi bar lt 155 Ibs lt 70 70 4 83 155 170 70 77 75 170 185 77 84 80 185 200 84 91 85 200 215 91 97 90 215 230 97 104 95 230 245 104 111 100 245 260 111 118 105 260 gt 118 gt 110 For every 15 Ibs 7 kg Add 5 psi 0 34 bar up to a maximum of 300 psi 20 68 bar 7 To add or remove air the air chamber gt
13. rranty shall include Parts replaced due normal wear and tear and or routine maintenance Parts subject to normal wear and tear and or routine maintenance such as bushings and reducers seals and suspension fluids X Fusion makes no other warranty of any kind expressed or implied All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations and time limits stated in this warranty are hereby disclaimed by X Fusion and excluded from this warranty MURAL N 211 1 ____ Q What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period A The customer is responsible for all costs of maintenance services non warranty repairs accident and collision damages oil sealsjibushings and reducers and mounting hardware Q What are some examples of abnormal strain neglect or abuse A These terms are general and overlap each other in areas Specific examples are Hucking ghost riding big drop stunt daredevil riding riding with broken parts riding without oil in fork too much preload wrong spring rate etc Q Does the warranty cover incidental costs such as shipping or transportation A No The warranty is limited to repair of materials and or workmanship 7 X Fusion is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding transporting or other use of your fork or bicycle In the event that your fork breaks or malfunctions X Fusion s
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