SETTING UP YOUR AIR FORK

Getting your air suspension fork properly set up will ensure maximum ride comfort, control and enjoyment. Here’s how to get it right

60 mins Free ✓ Shock pump ✓ Tape measure ✓ Zip ties ✓ Fork manual ✓ Lint-free cloth TIP Give the fork a thorough clean. Even small amounts of dirt in seals or in the stanchions can cause the action of the fork to be impaired. A simple regular wipe-down with a lint-free cloth is enough to keep it healthy. 1 LOCATE AIR VALVE Most forks these days use air as the main spring. Air is light, easy to work with and, for the time being at least, free. Most modern suspension forks have at least one externally adjustable feature, typically the air chamber. This is usually accessed through a Schrader air valve which will normally be hiding under a protective cap on the top of the left fork leg.…

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