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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Any RST fork found, by the factory, to be defective in materials and/or workmanship
within two 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 with proof of purchase, freight
prepaid. This warranty does not cover any fork that has been subject to misuse or abuse,
including but not limited to, any breakage, bending, damage cause by crashes and/or
assembly, improper maintenance, or other excessive, improper or abnormal conditions.
This warranty does not cover paint damage.
Any modifications or alterations made by the user will render the warranty null and void.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, and any implied are limited
in duration to the same duration as the expressed warranty herein. RST shall not be
liable for any incidental or consequential damages. In the event that a product needs to
be replaced and is discontinued or not available, RST reserves the right to replace the
product with one of equal value, no credit or refund will be issued.
This product is not intended for use in stunt or acrobatics riding, ramp jumping, or similar
activities, the user assumes all risks of personal injury, product damage or failure, and any
other losses which may arise under such use.
If for any reason, warranty work is necessary, return the fork to the place of purchase, In
the USA and Canada, dealers should call RST USA warranty service center. Customers in
countries other than USA should contact their local dealer or distributor or RST Europe.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
It is extremely important that your RST fork is installed correctly by a qualified bicycle
mechanic. Improperly installed forks are extremely dangerous and can result in serious
and/or fatal injuries. Ensure that the proper steerer tube has been delivered on your RST
fork. 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 proper tools to cut the steerer tube,
it is recommended 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/
steerer assembly must be done to change steerer tube lengths or diameters.
Attempting to remove and replace 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 bike.
2. Measure the length of steerer tube to fit your bicycle head tube, make sure there is
sufficient length to install the stem (refer to the stem manufacturer's instructions), you
can use your old fork as guide for cutting the length of steerer tube.
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3. Install the headset crown race (as per manufacturer's instructions) firmly against the
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top of the fork crown.
4. Clean and lubricate the headset bearings and races.
5. Insert the steerer tube into the head tube of the frame.
6. Install the upper bearings, stem spacers, and stem.
7. Install the stem cap and bolt. Tighten the bolt to headset manufacture's specifications.
8. Install the handlebars to desired height and torque stem pinch screws or stem
clamping system to manufacturer's specifications. Adjust the headset until you feel no
play and drag.
9. Install the brakes and adjust per manufacturer's instructions.
10. Install the front wheel into the dropout counter bore. The quick release must be
tightened after it is properly seated into the dropout counter bores to manufacturer's
specifications.
11. Make sure to check the tire clearance. To check tire clearance, remove the air
pressure and/or spring stacks and compress the fork completely to make sure a
minimum of 1/4'' (6.4mm) of clearance exists between the top of the tire and the
bottom of the crown.
12. Your new fork is designed to break-in during your first few rides (about 20 hour total
riding time). Prior to break-in, you may notice your fork feels tight and slightly sluggish.
Following the break-in period, your fork will feel much smoother and will react to
bumps much better than when you first put in on your bike.
Before every ride, please perform the following inspection:
1. Ensure that quick release skewers and thru axles are properly adjusted and tight.
2. Wipe the stanchions and outer legs 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.
5. Check top caps, brake posts and shaft bolt for
proper torque.
6. Please pay particular attention to ensure that
steerer and stanchion tubes are still parallel.
(Bending of the fork forward or backward is a
common trait of hard landings.)
Whenever the performance of the fork is noticed to have diminished or it has reached
a service interval (whichever occurs first), perform the following procedures:
1. Disassemble fork and thoroughly clean grease and residue from each part.
2. Inspect all parts for damage such as cracks, abrasions, and normal wear. If any parts
are found to be damaged or excessively worn in anyway, replace them immediately.
Stop using this product until the damaged or worn parts have been replaced. If all the
parts are in usable condition, proceed to step 3.
3. Apply a liberal amount of approved grease to the upper and lower bushing, stanchion,
valve assembly, and wipers. Fill the wiper pocket with a generous amount of grease.
Do not use a lithium grease as it can cause damage to the bushing material and the
seals.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE MAINTENANCE
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