01 OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. PISTON SLIDE SHAFT 062262 O RING 041130 SPRING 062419 A 9 O RING 5 32 x 9 32 041 nct N LOWER NEEDLE 062570 O RING 040690 SPIROLOX RETAINER 062393 SHAFT SEAL 062392 END CAP 062580 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m 063200 O RING 40673 VALVE NUT 041483 CLAMP SHIM 01170 REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 N Q CUP WASHER 040691 SHIM 15MM 041144 N SHIM 18MM 041147 REBOUND ELASTOMER A MER SHIM 21MM 041150 2 REBOUND PISTON 062562 826 X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 SPRING 041152 2 PISTON SEAT 062130 N LOWER SHAFT 062569 DETENT BALL 040689 N o DROPOUT SLEEVE 041574 BRAKE POST 040921 TORQUE 90 110 IN LBS TORQUE 10 12 N m END CAP 062255 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 X CUP WASHER 040691 REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 c OUTER LEG ARCH DAMPER DROPOUT NUT 041822 ASSEMBLY O RING DROPOUT NUT 040688 DAMPER ADJUSTER KNOB N 041408 GREASE FITTING 062036 COMPRESSION ROD SCREW 060268 TORQUE 10 30 INCH LBS TORQUE 1 2 3 5 N m DETENT SLEEVE 041527 DETENT BALL 040689 UPPER SHAFT 062474 o REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 PAD JELLY BEAN 062586 SELF TAPPING SCREW 041330 ADJUSTER KNOB 062503 E PAD ASSEMBLY 063210 TOP CAP 062583 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m O RING2. LEG ASSEMBLY 062663 INCLUDING NEGATIVE SPRING NOT REMOVABLE ar PISTON ROD ASSEMBLY 063085 x SPRING 063147 COMPRESSION ROD 062568 A ELASTOMER 041475 LEFT LEG END 062255 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m S REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 Nig WASHER 040691 REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 BUSHING amp SEAL DETAIL 2001 X VERT CARBON SMALL amp LARGE PAD ASSEMBLY 062611 PAD JELLY BEAN SAN SELF TAPPING SCREW mM LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTER KNOB 062505 062509 TOP CAP 062583 TORQUE 0 50 INCH LBS VALNE NUT 041483 TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m UPPER SEAL 062531 CLAMP SHIM 01170 P O RING 1 4 X 3 8 RSS UPPER BUSHING 0641503 SPRING SHIM 14MM 041143 PPER mE pe LOWER BUSHING 062145 2 X SPRING SHIM 19MM 041148 NE es tf S reip CX A S y Y DETENT SLEEVE 041527 E O RING 21 6MM X 2 4MM 040524 REBOUND PISTON 062131 DETENT BALL 040689 N PISTON RING 041733 UPPER SHAFT 062470 V PISTON SPACER 062294 Jg PISTON SEAT A 62130 5 SPRING 041152 113MM CLAMP SHIM 04117 gt RISTON SEAT 062130 15MM CLAMP SHIM RN LOWER SHAFT Aerei 21MM CLAMP SHIM UN a BALLA CLAMP SHIM 041144 B3 i REBOUND PISTON D di EON O RING 5 32 x 9 32 041130 2 LOWER NEEDLE 062133 Cay SPRING BN 7 TEER TUBE O RING 1 4 X 3 8 2 Or d S
3. IMANNIRCOIUT CR CONT NES RES MANUAL X Vert X Vert DC X Vert Super X Vert Carbon X Vert Supernova X Vert Air incorporated 28209 Avenue Stanford Valencia California 91355 3984 Phone 661 257 4411 Sales Fax 661 294 4179 Axle and hub installation Montaggio dell assale Einbau der Achse und Nabe mozzo Race Installation CROWN RACE Instalaci n del eje y cubo Installatie van as en naaf GABELBR CKEN Installation de l axe et Instala o do eixo e do Einbau des Steversatzringes STEUERSATZRING du moyeu cubo Instalaci l anill ANILLO DE RODADURA i leon ji a iH de i rodadura CONE DE JEU DE DIREC RIGHT PINCH BOLTS AXLE ASSALE nstaliahon du jeu de direction TION RECHTE KLEMM ACHSE AS Montaggio dell anello della testa ANELLO DELLA TESTA SCHRAUBEN EJE EIXO PERNOS DE Installatie van loopring n KROONLOOPRING PRESION DERECHOS pring CANALETE DA COROA BOULONS SERRAGE Instala o do canalete DU COTE DROIT BULLONI DI SERRAGGIO DI DESTRA RECHTER KLEMBOUTEN PARAFUSOS DIREITOS DE APERTO LEFT PINCH BOLTS BULLONI DI SERRAGGIO LINKE KLEMMSCHRAUBEN DI SINISTRA PERNOS DE PRESION LINKER KLEMBOUTEN IZQUIERDOS PARAFUSOS ESQUERDOS BOULONS A SERRAGE DU DE APERTO COTE GAUCHE El FORK MODEL MINIMUM CLEARANCE GABELMODELL MINDESTABSTAND MODELO DE HORQUILLA ESPACIO LIBRE M NIMO Tire cl MODELE DE FOURCHE JEU MINIMUM 2 Reifenabstand MODEL
4. DROPOUT NUT 12 0 DROPOUT NUT 040688 3s QM ADJUSTER Y KNOB 041408 X COMPRESSION ROD 062610 COMPRESSION ROD L4 SCREW 268 bs TORQU 269264 INCH LBS Sy Ns TORQUE 1 2 3 5 N m ROD PLUG 041713 AUD TANE REBOUND 041475 2001 X VERT SUPERNOVA FORK 5 LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 062613 BUSHING 8 SEAL DETAIL VALVE NUT 041483 CLAMP SHIM 01170 EXCLUDOR 063044 SPRING SHIM 15MM 041144 2 SPRING SHIM 17MM 041146 SPRING SHIM 18 041147 9 xi UPPER BUSHING 0641503 2 X SPRING SHIM 19MM 041148 SPRING SHIM 21MM 041150 Y y REBOUND PISTON 041407 LOWER SEAL 062532 A DH PISTON RING 041733 E PISTON SPACER 041045 2 SPRING 041152 Na PISTON SEAT 062130 LOWER SHAFT 062569 DETENT BALL 040689 N LOWER BUSHING 062145 13MM CLAMP SHIM 041157 16MM CLAMP SHIM 041145 19MM CLAMP SHIM 041149 21MM CLAMP SHIM 041150 15MM CLAMP SHIM 041144 b A REBOUND PISTON 062566 O RING 5 32 x 9 32 041130 N gt 5 041139 S LOWER NEEDLE 062570 E SPRING 041152 O RING 1 4 X 3 8 040690 N P d Robi PISTON SLIDE SHAFT 062612 d SPIROLOX RETAINER 062393 O RING 041130 Pd SHAFT SEAL 062392 SPRING 062600 N A d 2 END 062580 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m O RING 040673 Y Y gs SLIDING PISTON SEAT 0622
5. 1 4 X 3 8 040690 UPPER NEEDLE 062475 y O RING 5 32 X 9 32 041 mac SLIDING PISTON SEAT 062259 X 17MM SHIM 041146 19MM SHIM 041148 20MM SHIM 041149 M 21MM SHIM 041150 REBOUND PISTON 062562 Ay SHIM 041139 ye SPRING 041152 COMP VALVE NUT 041483 CAP SCREW 062566 CROWN STEER INNER LEG 062560 X INNER LEG 062560 EN a O RING 21 6 X 2 4MM 040524 ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 062540 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 RED MCU 41428 N MCU CONNECTOR 041237 RED MCU 041425 SPRING CONNECTOR 041377 BUSHING amp S AL D ETAII 2001 FORK BOOT 041544 A UPPER SEAL 062531 UPPER BUSHING 041503 NS BUSHING 041504 REBOUND PISTON 062562 SPRING 2 BLOW OFF SHIM 041 139 PISTON SLIDE SHAFT O RING aS SPRING 062419 O RING 5 32 x 9 32 p LOWER NEEDLE 062570 B6 O RING 040690 SPIROLOX RETAINER Ay pos SHAFT SEAL 062392 END 062580 b ee TORQUE 50 50 INCH LBS bus TORQUE 5 5 5 6 N m O RING 040673 2 2 A amp uu REBOUND ELASTOMER 041 A Y VALVE NUT 041483 CUP WASHER 040691 REBOUND 2 S e CLAMP SHM 01170 5 u L ve E 041475 N 4 5 16 elo ut REBOUND PISTON 041407 i 27826 X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 p s PISTON SPACER 041045 SPRING 041152
6. SLIDE SHAFT 062262 O RING 041130 A SPRING 06241 D 2 Y NEEDLE LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 062561 VALVE NUT 041483 CLAMP SHIM 01170 SHIM 16MM 041145 REBOUND PISTON 041407 p DROPOUT SLEEVE 041574 END CAP 062255 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 X CUP WASHER 040691 REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 E OUTER LEG ARCH ASSEMBLY N GREASE FITTING 062036 COMPRESSION ROD SCREW 060268 TORQUE 10 30 INCH LBS TORQUE 1 2 3 5 N m REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 o RIGHT LEG 062597 PAD JELLY BEAN 062586 SELF TAPPING SCREW 041330 ADJUSTER KNOB 062503 TOP CAP 062583 i TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m PAD ASSEMBLY 063210 dr O RING 21 6MM 2 4MM 040524 ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 062540 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m 17MM SHIM 041146 19MM SHIM 041148 S 20MM SHIM 041149 s 21MM SHIM 041150 e RED MCU 041425 N E REBOUND PISTON 062562 11MM CLAMP SHIM 041170 SPRING 041152 2 COMP VALVE NUT 041483 MCU CONNECTOR 041237 RED MCU 041425 CAP SCREW 062566 CROWN STEER y PS i SPRING CONNECTOR 041377 110 LB SPRING 5 875 LONG 041890
7. activated piston or lower piston moves compressing the spring located between it and the upper piston During the phase when the lower piston is moving it does not provide compression damping Rather the static piston above it provides compression damping to the fork The static piston provides 100 percent of the fork s initial damping But as the fork compresses further the lower piston reaches a stop and begins to assist the upper piston by adding a 50 percent increase in compression damping The result of all this is a super active ride initially because you only have a small amount of compression damping provided by the static piston but with controlled brake dive and bottoming because once the fork compresses further and the position activated piston stops it provides additional compression damping It s also one of the most sophisticated damping systems for suspension available today ADJUSTING DAMPING COMPRESSION DAMPING FINE TUNING Figure 8 To adjust the compression damping on your X VERT fork simply rotate the compres sion damping knob located on top of the right leg Rotating the knob clockwise will increase damping while rotating the knob counterclockwise will reduce damping Excessive damping or an overly stiff spring rate will give you a harsh ride over sharp bumps like rocky sections but will handle large hits like G outs well Insufficient compression damping or an overly soft spring rate will cause the fork t
8. as a guide to how long you should cut the steerer tube to Remove the headset crown race from the old fork and press onto X VERT steerer until the race is seated over the crown Figure 1 Clean and grease the headset bearings and races Install the lower bearings if applicable on fork crown race Insert the steerer tube into the head tube of the frame Install the upper bearings stem spacers and stem Install the stem cap and bolt Tighten the bolt to headset manufacturer s specifica tions Install the handlebars to desired height and the torque stem pinch screws or stem clamping system to manufacturer s specifications Install the brakes and adjust per the manufacturer s instructions Position the X VERT CARBON dual crown fork steering stop bumpers to prevent frame damage For all X VERTS except X VERT CARBON and X VERT SUPERNOVA adjust the front wheel quick release to clear the 0 275 7 mm thick secondary catch dropout The quick release must be tightened after it is properly seated into the dropout counter bores to manufacturer s specifications Ensure that there is ade quate thread engagement 4 or more threads with the release adjusted to lock 13 For the X VERT CARBON X VERT SUPERNOVA lightly pinch the thread axle sleeve in the left dropout Install the through axle and hub Tighten the axle until it bottoms 60 to 90 in Ibs 6 8 10 2 Nm Push the fork up and down to find the center position and torque t
9. blue 60 pound coil 115 145 Ibs 100 psi 5 psi 1 3 blue 60 pound coil 145 175 Ibs 120 psi 5 psi 1 3 red 90 pound coil 175 205 Ibs 140 psi 5 psi 1 3 red 90 pound coil 205 230 Ibs 160 psi 5 psi 1 3 yellow 120 pound coil 230 Ibs 180 psi 5 psi 1 3 yellow 120 pound coil Recommended Spring Rate for 2001 X VERT and X VERT SUPER Rider Weight Coil Spring MCU Spring 100 125 Ibs 1 5 8 80 pound coil 2 2 blue MCU 125 150 Ibs 1 5 8 80 pound coil 1 2 red MCU 1 2 blue MCU 150 170 Ibs 1 5 8 110 pound coil 2 2 red MCU 170 190 Ibs 1 5 8 110 pound coil 1 2 red MCU 1 2 yellow MCU 190 Ibs 1 5 8 140 pound coil 1 2 red MCU 1 2 yellow MCU Recommended Spring Rate for 2001 X VERT CARBON Rider Weight Coil Spring MCU Spring 100 125 Ibs 2 8 60 pound coil 1 2 blue MCU 125 150 Ibs 1 8 80 pound coil 1 8 60 pound coil 1 2 blue MCU 150 170 Ibs 2 8 80 pound coil 1 2 red MCU 170 190 Ibs 1 8 80 pound 1 8 110 pound coil 1 2 red MCU 190 Ibs 2 8 110 pound coil 1 2 yellow MCU Recommended Spring Rate for 2001 X VERT SUPERNOVA Rider Weight Coil Spring MCU Spring 100 125 Ibs 1 8 80 pound coil 1 2 red MCU 2 2 blue MCU 125 150 Ibs 1 8 80 pound coil 2 2 red MCU 1 2 blue MCU 150 170 Ibs 1 8 100 pound coil 2 2 red MCU 1 2 blue MCU 170 190 Ibs 1 8 120 pound
10. greater stress on older frames so you should contact the frame manufacturer before installing this style of fork on your bike 2001 X VERT FORK LINE HOMER w MMT TRAVEL COIL SPRING TPC PLUS DAMPING SIN R X VERT SUPER 105 MM TRAVEL COIL SPRING TPC PLUS DAMPING SIN GLE MRD HOLLOW CROWN X VERT AIR 105 MM TRAVEL AIR COIL SPRING TPC PLUS DAMPLING SINGLE MRD HOLLOW CROWN X VERT SUPERNOVA 120 MM TRAVEL COIL SPRING TPC PLUS DAMPING SIN GLE MRD HOLLOW CROWN 20 MM THROUGH AXLE X VERT CARBON 180 MM TRAVEL COIL SPRING TPC PLUS DAMPING DUAL CROWN 20 MM THROUGH AXLE One last note If you lose this manual or want to take a look at the X VERT Service Manual or MRD Tuning Manual head straight for the web at www answerprod ucts com or call 661 257 4411 and ask for customer service A BICYCLING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES THAT THE RIDER STAY IN CON TROL OF HIS OR HER BICYCLE AT ALL TIMES READING THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING YOUR BICYCLE AND SUSPENSION FORK WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH PRIOR TO RIDING YOUR BICYCLE YOU SHOULD INSPECT YOUR SUSPENSION FORK TO ENSURE THAT NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED DURING THE COURSE OF RIDING DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF THE FORK OR SHOCK SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF BENDING CRACKING LEAKING OR IF IT IS MISSING ANY OF THE ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED COMPONENTS ANY FALL FROM YOUR BICYCL
11. x Yy ae PISTON SEAT 0621 WA LOWER 5 062569 Ss DETENT BALL gt 040689 LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 062561 DROPOUT SLEEVE 041 574 TITANIUM BRAKE POST 041396 TORQUE 90 110 INCH LBS TORQUE 10 12 T OUTER LEG ARCH DAMPER DROPOUT NUT 041822 ASSEMBLY O RING DROPOUT NUT DAMPER ADJUSTER 041408 Q9 Gee FITTING 062036 COMPRESSION ROD SCREW 060268 TORQUE 10 30 INCH LBS TORQUE 1 2 3 5 FORK SCH 11MM CLAMP SHIM RN diem Th 15MM SPRING SHIM 04114 En s 21MM SPRING 5 SAN s ps SPRING 041152 p d COMP VALVE NUT ES wu yS EMATIC PAD JELLY BEAN 062586 SELF TAPPING SCREW 041330 ADJUSTER KNOB 062503 ASSEMBLY TOP CAP 062583 iS 063210 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS O TORQUE 3 5 5 6 UPPER NEEDLE 062475 Q S O RING 5 32 X 9 32 041150 N S DETENT SLEEVE a E O RING 21 6MM X 2 4MM 040524 UPPER SHAFT 062998 OS O RING 1 4 X 3 8 pe DETENT BALL 940859 v SLIDING PISTON SEAT 062259 17MM SHIM 041146 pat 19MM SHIM 041148 d 20MM SHIM 041149 WS ae 21MM SHIM 041150 dps REBOUND PISTON DN P 11MM CLAMP SHIM 041170 CAP SCREW 062566 AR 062577 Nc SPRING KNOB 062482 m RING 062912 poem CAP ASSEMBLY 061038 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 A 4 AIR SPRING PISTON ASSEMBLY 062478
12. 59 19MM SHIM 041148 N 9 Y i 2 2 2 2 p zd 2 21 5 041150 oy 2 2 16 5 041145 Pd gt E ELASTOMER T 13MM SHIM 041157 041475 REBOUND PISTON 062562 L 2 22 041139 26 M Pd SPRING 041152 zd pd M COMP VALVE NUT 041483 7 Se SCREW 062566 Da A 5 Pd DT 227 oor Pd ER s ot Su 24 47 7 2 EA V P dd 2 ae NS SUE Pd TN pd AXLE INSERT 062741 S4 au a gt AXLE 062738 lus M5 X 18MM SHCS 030405 X4 CARBON FIBER UPPER SHAFT 063092 b PISTON SEAT 062130 ee PAD ASSEMBLY 062628 PAD JELLY BEAN 062586 SELF TAPPING SCREW 041330 ADJUSTER KNOB 062503 TOP CAP 062583 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m M oe O RING 1 4 X 3 8 040690 UPPER NEEDLE 062072 O RING 5 32 X 9 32 041130 X DETENT SLEEVE 041527 N DETENT BALL 040689 AN e Q O RING 21 6MM X 2 4MM 040524 d CROWN STEER LEG ASSEMBLY END CAP 062255 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS e TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 062540 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m RED MCU 041425 4 X MCU CONNECTOR 041237 2 7 7 RED MCU 041425 DROP COVER 062626 2 HAND TIGHTEN EEE er SPRING CONNECTOR 041377 2 DROPOUT 061822 2 J Brie ap iw 110 LB S
13. E CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN HELP YOU REDUCE THE RISK OF BEING INJURED IF YOU ARE A MODERATE OR AGGRESSIVE OFF ROAD RIDER OR RIDE AT LEAST THREE TIMES A WEEK OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ANSWER RECOMMENDS RETURNING YOUR SUS PENSION FORK EVERY 2 YEARS FOR A THOROUGH INSPECTION AND UPDATE TAKE YOUR FORK TO A MANITOU AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO CAN ARRANGE FOR SHIPMENT TO ANSWER PRODUCTS OR YOU MAY CALL ANSWER TO HAVE YOUR FORK SHIPPED DIRECTLY AT 661 257 4411 IMPORTANT The X VERT fork is an off road fork and as such does not come with proper reflectors for on road use Have your dealer or mechanic install proper reflectors to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission s C P S C Requirements for Bicycles if the fork is going to be used on public roads at any time If you have questions regarding C P S C Standards or would like to purchase a reflector bracket kit Part Number 85 3674 contact your dealer CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Never remove or have the steerer tube or stanchions removed from the crown The steerer tube and stanchions inner legs are press fit at the factory Press fit inner legs have higher performance versus bolt in inner legs but can not be pressed out Pressing them out will permanently damage the crown beyond repair and render it unsafe for any continued use 2 Never attempt to thread a threadless steerer tube Cutting threads will weaken the steerer tube and cause
14. HIM 041 5 o UPPER TRIPLE CLAMP Q ae SPIROLOX RETAINER A vw PISTON SLIDE SAS ane 24 y mm WASHER MON O RING 041130 pee 041730 SHAFT SEAL A SPRING 062600 P FORK BUMPER 041726 o9 SLIDING PISTON SEAT 062259 lt END 062580 E 17MM SHIM 041146 N R TRIP AMP Dear TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS s 19MM SHIM 041148 v P LOWE LE CLAMP 062522 Or TORQUE 3 5 5 6 d 3 E M6 1 0 x 20 SCREW 20MM SHIN 041149 y area B NENE Les s ELASTOMER 22 XL 041462 21MM SHIM 041150 p TORQUE 6 7 N m o REBOUND PISTON 062562 YA men 2 Na RING 040673 041139 ye RIGHT INNER LEG Lu 54 ARE p SMALL Ze SPRING 041152 y wet LARGE 062598 pd ND COMP VALVE NUT 041483 24 n dd O RING 041130 s d CAP SCREW xt E E di ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 062540 p TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS Ae ms TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N m EM c P d Uu 228 LEFT INNER LEG 7 Xe Sur SMALL 22324 26 Sed p LARGE 062599 7 2 COMPRESSION ROD AXLE 062542 5st 7 d SMALL 062587 LARGE 063011 CONNECTOR 062253 RED MCU 041425 M5 X 18MM SHCS 030405 X4 S j END CAP 062255 SY TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS gt TORQUE 3 5 5 6 REBOUND ELASTOMER di 041462 CONNECTOR 041377 FIBER p LEG ASSEMBLY N N Sy Sl pa V COMP ROD FLANGE 041724 AXLE NUT 041710 DROP COVER 062536 DROP COVER 062534
15. NDADO NIVEAU RECOMMANDE LIVELLO RACCOMANDATO AANBEVOLEN PEIL NIVEL RECOMENDADO Fine tuning compression spring Feinabstimmung der Druckfeder Ajustes de precisi n al resorte e compresi n R glages fins des ressorts e compression Messa a punto della molla di compressione Fijnafstelling van drukveer Mola de compress o de ajuste preciso ROTATE RUOTARE DREHEN DRAAIEN GIRAR GIRAR TOURNER Fine tuning air coil spring rate Feinabstimmung der Luft Schraubenfederrate Ajuste de precisi n de la capacidad de resortes neum ticos y helicoidales R glage du taux de raideur les ressorts pneumatique bobine Messa a ian pneumatica della molla di compressione AIR CAP LUFTKAPPE TAPA DEL AIRE CAPUCHON D AIR CAPPELLOTTO DELL ARIA LUCHTDOP TAMPA DO AR Fijnafstelling van lucht springveer Ajuste de precis o da taxa de compress o da mola pneum tica helicoidal Fine tuning compression damping Feinabstimmung der Druckstufend mpfung Ajuste de precisi n para el sistema de amortiguaci n de compresi n R glages fins de l amortissement de la compression Messa a punto del gruppo compressione di smorzamento Fijnafstelling van drukdemping i s ROTATE RUOTARE Ajuste de precis o do _ PREEN amortecimento de compress o GIRAR GIRAR TOURNER Fine tuning rebound damping Feinabstimmung der Zugstufend mpfung Ajuste de precisi n para la amortiguaci n de rebot
16. O DO GARFO FOLGA M NIMA Espacio libre de la cubierta Distance arceau pneu 105 mm travel forks 4 14 105 mm Spazio libero del pneumatico Bandspeling 120 mm travel forks 4 73 120 mm 180 mm travel forks 7 10 180 mm Gabel mit 105 mm Auslenkung 105 mm Folga do pneu Gabel mit 120 mm Auslenkung 120 mm Gabel mit 180 mm Auslenkung 180 mm Horquillas con recorrido de 105 mm 105 mm Horquillas con recorrido de 120 mm 120 mm Horquillas con recorrido de 180 mm 180 mm Fourches ayant une course de 105 mm 105 mm Fourches ayant une course de 120 mm 120 mm Fourches ayant une course de 180 mm 180 mm Forcelle con corsa da 105 mm 105 mm Forcelle con corsa da 120 mm 120 mm MINIMUM CLEARANCE Forcelle con corsa da 180 mm 180 mm MINDESTABSTAND Loop van 105 mm 105 mm ESPACIO LIBRE MINIMO Loop van 120 mm 120 mm JEU MINIMUM Loop van 180 mm 180 mm SPAZIO LIBERO MINIMO MINIMUMSPELING Curso de 105 mm 105 mm Curso de 120 mm 120 mm 2 Curso de 180 mm 180 mm E Microlube grease ports Microlube Schmier ffnung Orificio de engrasado Microlube Graisseur Microlube Apertura per l ingrassaggio Microlube Microlube smeergat Orificio de lubrifica o Microlube Olstand Nivel del aceite Niveau d huile Livello dell olio Oliepeil N vel do leo Oil level RECOMMENDED LEVEL EMPFOHLENER OLSTAND NIVEL RECOME
17. PRING 5 875 O RING 040673 E Y LONG 041890 9 2 ADJUSTER PD 24 041658 p 2 2 AXLE 062730 Pad Pad a ES DROP COVER 062627 pad kd HAND TIGHTEN L COMPRESSION ROD SCREW 060268 gen a COMPRESSION ROD 062568 TORQUE 10 30 INCH LBS TORQUE 1 2 3 5 N m BUSHING SEAL DETAIL FORK BOOT 041544 d Y UPPER SEAL 062531 UPPER BUSHING 041503 LOWER BUSHING 041504 O RING 5 32 x 9 32 041 LOWER O RING d SPIROLOX RETAINER 062393 SHAFT SEAL 062392 END CAP 062580 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS 224 TORQUE 3 5 5 6 O RING 040673 REBOUND ELASTOMER 041462 Q CUP WASHER 040691 REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 O LOWER SHAFT 062569 DETENT BALL 040689 N TITANIUM BRAKE POST 041396 TORQUE 90 110 INCH LBS TORQUE 10 12 N m DAMPER DROPOUT NUT 041822 O RING DROPOUT NUT ESTRA p DAMPER ADJUSTER KNOB 041408 X 5 826 X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 PISTON SPACER 041045 SPRING 0411 E P PISTON SEAT 0621 hse 2001 X VERT SUPER FORK SCHEMATIC DETENT SLEEVE 041527 O RING 1 4 X 3 8 040690 UPPER NEEDLE 062475 O RING 5 32 X 9 32 041 7 N DETENT BALL 040689 UPPER SHAFT 062474 PISTON SEAT 062130 11MM CLAMP SHIM 041170 15MM SPRING SHIM 041144 21MM SPRING SHIM 041150 REBOUND PISTON 062562 SPRING 041152 BLOW OFF SHIM 041139 PISTON
18. an unsafe condition The only safe thing to do is to obtain the proper crown steerer from your dealer on contact Answer customer service at 661 257 4411 3 Any other alteration or modification to your fork should be considered unsafe Contact Answer Technical Support prior to modifying your fork in any way for safety information 4 Do not use the X VERT fork if any parts are broken bent cracked or you suspect may be damaged Contact your dealer or Answer Products Technical Support at 661 mr if you have any questions concerning the integrity or condition of your fork 5 Answer Products recommends that you periodically inspect your fork for wear and damage Inspect the crown inner legs outer legs dropout and brake arch areas for cracks or damage WARRANTY INFORMATION Any Answer Products fork found by the factory to be defective in materials and or work manship within one year from the date of purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer free of charge when received at the factory freight prepaid This warranty does not cover breakage bending or damage that may result from crash es or falls This warranty does not cover any fork that has been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered defaced or removed This warranty does not cover paint damage Any modifications made by the user will render the warranty null and void This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties and any im
19. coil 3 2 red MCU 190 Ibs 1 8 140 pound coil 2 2 red MCU 1 2 yellow MCU NOTE MCU S and springs used in pre 2000 model Manitou forks are NOT interchange able with later versions of Manitou forks Recommended spring kits are available through your dealer TPC PLUS TPC Plus is based on the standard TPC damper except taken to the next level As a result to understand how TPC Plus works we ll explain how standard TPC works TPC consists of two pistons one for compression top and one for rebound bottom As the bottom or rebound shaft enters the inner leg as the fork is compressed it dis places fork fluid up and forces it through the compression valves The compression valves control or damps this oil flow allowing controlling the fork s reaction to bumps As the shaft returns to its original position the fluid moves likewise through the rebound piston to provide damping Each circuit compression and rebound has a blow by valve to allow the oil to bypass the valving when the fork is travelling the opposite direction Like TPC TPC Plus is based off of the same principle but with one thing added TPC Plus uses a position activated damping compression piston in addition to the static compression piston The upper piston on the compression side is the static piston and the lower piston not to be confused with the rebound damping piston is the position activated piston As the fork compresses initially the position
20. d up inside the fork depending on the severity of riding conditions To maintain top performance it is recommended that the fork be periodically disassembled cleaned dried and re greased using the Microlube grease ports located on the back of each outer leg For information on how to properly service your fork you will need the 2001 X VERT Service Manual P N 85 3693 which can be found on the web at www answerproducts com IMPORTANT when lubricating the fork with grease through the grease ports it is important to note the grease is being forced between the upper and lower bush ings If the area is overfilled the force of the grease may force the upper bushing and dust ing a should only insert grease to the level at which stiction is no longer felt Figure 4 IMPORTANT Before every ride you should 1 Ensure that quick release skewers are properly adjusted and tight If itis a through axle style fork ensure that the pinch bolts are tight on the axle 2 Wipe the inner legs and clean and check entire fork for any obvious damage 3 Check the headset for proper adjustment 4 Ensure that the front brake cable is properly routed and check brake adjustment CHECKING OIL LEVEL IMPORTANT Maintaining the proper oil level in your TPC Plus equipped fork is critical TPC Plus is located in the right leg of your X VERT fork Not enough oil will allow foaming and reduce the performance Too much oil will restrict travel and may cause damage to t
21. e R glages fins de l amortissement de la d tente Messa a punto dello smorzamento all estensione Fijnafstelling van terugveringdemping Ajuste de preciso do ressalto de amortecimento ROTATE RUOTARE DREHEN DRAAIEN GIRAR GIRAR TOURNER AMERICAN MADE MANITOU SUSPENSION CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING THE LATEST IN SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE A 2001 MANITOU X VERT BUILT IN THE USA WITH THIS FORK INSTALLED ON YOUR BIKE YOU LL BE ABLE TO RIDE FASTER AND HAVE MORE FUN SOME WORDS ON YOUR NEW X VERT BEFORE WE BEGIN 2001 X VERT FORKS USE MANITOU S PATENTED TPC PLUS TWIN PISTON CHAMBER SYSTEM THAT SUR PASSES ALL OTHER TYPES OF OIL DAMPED SYSTEMS IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY X VERT FORKS ALSO USE MANITOU S QUICK AND EASY MICROLUBE SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO LUBRICATE THE FORK VIA AN EXTERNAL FITTING ON THE BACK OF THE FORK ALL MANITOU FORKS COME EQUIPPED WITH 74MM POST STYLE DISC BRAKE MOUNTS THE X VERT CARBON AND SUPERNOVA USE A OVERSIZE THROUGH AXLE WHICH 18 COMPATIBLE WITH STANDARD DH BS This X VERT fork is fully assembled and ready to be installed onto your bicycle It comes equipped with a 1 1 8 inch threadless steerer tube is available with a V brake style hangerless arch or there s an optional attachable cable hanger which is available through your dealer Manitou does not recommend retrofitting dual crown forks to older bicycle frames or frames not specially built for dual crown forks Dual crown forks may put
22. gure 7 The 2001 X VERT AIR forks use a combination of air and a coil spring The air spring is adjustable via a Schraeder valve located on top of the left leg The coil spring can also be switched with stiffer or softer versions to accommodate for different rider styles and terrain There s also a coil negative spring but it is available in one rate only and is designed to be preloaded automatically as the positive air spring pressure is increased in other words you don t need to do anything to tune it The air coil system is both lightweight and produces a supple but progressive spring curve because of the use of two spring materials The spring system in action functions like this When the fork compresses the coil compresses first This is because the coil has a very low breakaway threshold it moves with just one pound of pressure applied and thus provides initial suppleness with the fork The negative spring also helps pro vide initial suppleness because it helps actuate the air spring a negative spring works to pull the fork together where a positive spring is keeping the fork extended In the middle portion of the travel the fork transitions from the coil to the air spring Near the end of the fork s travel the air spring s progressive nature provides resistance to bot toming Recommended Spring Rate for 2001 X VERT AIR Forks Rider Weight Air Spring Coil Spring under 115 105 80 psi 5 psi 1 3
23. he right dropout pinch bolts to 30 to 50 in Ibs 3 4 5 6 Nm See Figure 2 14 Install the brake cable per manufacturer s instructions NOTE 2001 X VERT X VERT AIR and X VERT SUPER forks are equipped with a sec ondary catch dropout The X VERT CARBON and X VERT SUPERNOVA forks are equipped with oversize 20mm through axles that are compatible with standard DH hubs A WHEN INSTALLING THE WHEEL OR A NEW TIRE CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE FORK ACHIEVES MINIMUM TIRE CLEAR ANCE MEASURE FROM THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE TIRE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CROWN THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE ALLOWED IS 4 25 108 MM FOR 105 MM TRAVEL FORKS 4 84 123 MM FOR 120 MM TRAVEL FORKS 7 20 183 MM FOR 180 MM TRAVEL FORKS ANY CLEARANCE LESS THAN THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FIGURE 3 IMPORTANT The X VERT should not be used if any parts appear to be or are damaged Contact your local dealer or Answer Products for replacement parts O O COA BOVE p En m MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Use of fork boots is required to keep your X VERT fork performing well and the warranty in effect Use of this fork without boots will shorten the life of the fork decrease the time between maintenance intervals reduce the performance and void the warranty The only exception is a fork that is sold by Answer from the factory without boots Your X VERT fork requires periodic maintenance cleaning and inspection This is because moisture and contamination may buil
24. he system and create an unsafe riding condition Finish reading this entire section prior to altering the oil level To check the oil level remove the compression assembly located in the top of the right leg Leave the left side spring stack in place to keep the fork fully extended Use a tape measure or dip stick to determine the oil level The oil level should be per the following table See Figure 5 OIL LEVEL Fork Model Recommended Maximum Minimum X VERT 3 75 95 MM 3 50 89 MM 4 00 102 X VERT AIR 3 75 95 MM 3 50 89 MM 4 00 102 MM X VERT SUPER 3 75 95 MM 3 50 89 MM 4 00 102 X VERT SUPERNOVA 4 50 114 4 25 108 4 75 120 MM X VERT CARBON 8 00 203 MM 7 00 178 MM 9 00 228 MM NOTE Use Maxima SAE 5WT suspension fork oil only ADJUSTING SPRING RATE COMPRESSION SPRING FINE TUNING Figure 6 X VERT forks offer a wide adjustment range to suit individual riding preference and rider weight by simply changing the MCU and coil springs in the fork Fine tuning of the spring rate can be made by rotating the preload adjuster knobs located on top of the left fork leg Rotating the knob clockwise will firm the ride and add preload to the spring stack Rotating the knob counter clockwise will soften the ride and decrease preload on the spring stack Four full revolutions will take the adjuster from full soft to the firmest setting AIR COIL SPRING RATE FINE TUNING Fi
25. o bottom out on large hit G outs and bob a little while climbing but feel plush on the sharp hits A correctly adjusted fork will perform well in all conditions REBOUND DAMPING FINE TUNING Figure 9 To adjust the rebound damping on your X VERT fork simply rotate the rebound damp ing knob located on the bottom of the right leg Rotating the knob clockwise will increase the damping while rotating the knob counterclockwise will reduce the damp ing Excessive damping or an overly soft spring rate will give you a harsh ride over repetitive bumps like braking bumps because the fork will pack up and sit too deep in the travel under normal riding conditions Insufficient rebound damping will make the fork overly active and may even cause the fork to top out a slight thumping noise when the fork extends completely We suggest that you try adjusting your fork on the very active side with minimum rebound damping Then try it over a variety of terrain and tune in more rebound from there Figures 10 11 12 13 and 14 are schematics of the X VERT X VERT AIR X VERT SUPER X VERT SUPERNOVA and X VERT CARBON fork models BUSHING amp SEAL DETAIL 2001 X VERT FORK SCHEMATIC FORK BOOT 041544 a Y UPPER SEAL 062531 UPPER BUSHING 041503 PISTON SEAT 062130 11MM CLAMP SHIM 041170 15MM SPRING SHIM 041144 21MM SPRING SHIM 041150 REBOUND PISTON 062562 SPRING 041152 BLOW OFF SHIM 041139 LOWER BUSHING 041504
26. plied are limited in duration to the same duration as the expressed warranty herein Answer Products shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages If for any reason warranty work is necessary return the fork and original purchase receipt to the place of purchase In the USA dealers should call Answer Products for a return authorization number RA at 661 257 4411 At that time instructions for repair return or replacement shall be given Customers in countries other than USA should contact their dealer or local distributor INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that the proper steerer tube has been delivered on your X VERT first The steerer tube may need to be cut to length to fit your bicycle head tube If you are not familiar with this procedure or do not have the proper tools to cut the steerer tube it is recom mended that you seek a dealer with a qualified bicycle mechanic to perform installation WARNING THE STEERER TUBE AND STANCHIONS INNER LEGS ARE A ONE TIME PRECISION PRESS FIT AT THE FACTORY AND CAN NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE CROWN REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CROWN STEER ER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO CHANGE STEERER TUBE LENGTHS OR DIAMETERS REMOVING AND REPLACING THE STEERER TUBE OR STANCHIONS WILL RESULT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND SHOULD NEVER BE DONE FORK INSTALLATION 1 Remove the old fork from your bicycle 2 Measure and cut the steerer tube to fit your bicycle head tube You can use your old fork
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