Installation, Installing the suspension fork, Nstallation – MAGURA TS6 User Manual
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Make.sure.that.the.frame,.headset,.stem,.and.adjusting.nut.match.the.
steerer.on.your.suspension.fork.– see.
Shortening the steerer
Suspension fork unusable due to over-shortened steerer.
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Measure.carefully.and.check.the.calculated.length.before.cutting.
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Originally.allow.for.1.additional.spacer.–.you.can.always.shorten.again,.
but.you.can’t.extend!
Correct.calculation.of.length.L.of.your.steerer.
A1. upper.height
A2. lower.height
H. Height.of.steerer.(frame)
S. Total.height.of.spacers
V. Height.(tube.clamp).stem
L = (A1 + A2 + H + S + V) – 2 mm
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Use.a.sharp,.finely.toothed.metal.saw,.or.pipe.cutter,.to.shorten.the.
steerer.to.the.required.length.–.deburr.
Fitting the headset
Damage to the suspension fork.
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When.installing.the.bearing.seat.and.adjusting.nut.do.not.rest.the.
suspension.fork.on.the.dropouts.
Increased bearing wear.
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Make.sure.that.the.lower.bearing.seat.lies.totally.flat.and.flush.against.
the.headset.
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Grease.the.bearing.seat.
.and.steerer.contact.area.
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Using.a.suitable.installation.aid.tap.the.bearing.seat.into.its.position.on.
the.steerer.–.rotate.the.steerer.through.5–10°.after.each.tap.
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Using.a.suitable.installation.aid,.tap.the.adjusting.nut.carefully.and.
straight.into.the.steerer.
Installing the suspension fork
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Install.the.suspension.fork.with.headset.components,.spacers.and.
stem.on.the.frame.
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Adjust.the.headset.so.that.it.is.free.of.play.
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Align.the.stem.straight.
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Tighten.the.clamping.screws.on.the.stem.to.the.tightening.torque.
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Fitting the brake
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Make.sure.that.the.front.wheel.brake.dimensions.and.type.match.your.
suspension.fork.– see.
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Secure.the.front.wheel.brake.with.a.low.tightening.torque.at.first...
Fine.adjustment.and.final.installation.with.clean.routing.and.possibly.
shortening.of.the.brake.tubing.is.performed.with.the.front.wheel.fitted.
Danger of accident due to damaged components.
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Never.exceed.the.maximum.tightening.torques.of.the.fastening.screws:.
Disc.brake.(postmount).
max. 10 N·m (89 lbf·in).
Cantilever.socket.
max. 6 N·m (53 lbf·in).
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Secure.the.brake.hose.for.the.front.disc.brake.with.the.tubing.
guide.
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Tighten.the.screw.on.the.tubing.guide.with.a.tightening.torque.of.
max. 2 N·m (18 lbf·in).